So every part of the transportation chain, including shipping lines, freight forwarders and warehouse operations, are trying to improve their competitive advantages by offering logistics service.

• 港口作为运输系统中的重要节点,承担着水陆运输方式转换的重要职能,同时又是进行仓储和流通加工的最佳位置,在现代物流系统中占有极为重要的地位。