This document is the result of an effort by McKinsey & Company's Greater China
practice to assess the impact of China's upcoming accession to the World Trade
Organisation on the country’ s logistics and transportation sector, a sector that will play
a key role in China’ s ongoing economic expansion.  
In this white paper, we present an overview of China's logistics and transportation
sector, including recent developments in the area, describe the impact of current
economic growth on the sector and outline a perspective on approaching the market in
ways that increase the chances of success.
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leading corporations and selected non-profit institutions in resolving complex
management challenges in strategy, organization and operations. A primary aspect of
our mission is to provide objective counsel in the face of the most complex change.  
Those seeking specific advice relating to the topics discussed in this white paper should
direct their inquiries to Stephen Shaw, a senior partner in McKinsey & Company’ s
Hong Kong office, or Staffan Hertzell, a senior specialist in Transport and Logistics in
our Brussels Office.