The Challenges and Policy Recommendations for Road Freight in Shanghai

Abstract

Purpose – This chapter reviews the provision for freight transport in Shanghai, and makes recommendations for the development of road freight including the aspects of optimizing the port transportation system, strengthening the planning and construction of freight terminals, promoting the formation of a city distribution system, adjusting downtown traffic policies, and promoting the provision of road freight information systems.

Methodology – Based on primary data and observation, this chapter describes the status of road freight in Shanghai and details existing problems. Based on experience elsewhere it then proposes changes in policy.

Findings – This chapter proposes some recommendations as follows: optimizing the collection and distribution system of the Shanghai port, planning, and construction of road freight terminals, adjusting the freight traffic policy in the central area and improving the performance of freight firms.

Implications – These recommendations, based on good practice elsewhere, should both enhance the efficiency of road freight in Shanghai and reduce its environmental impacts.

Value of chapter – The study will help the sound and orderly development of Shanghai's road freight transportation, better satisfy the needs of the people, and promote the development of Shanghai economy.

Citation

ZHANG, R., FAN, J. and ZHU, F.-y. (2012), "The Challenges and Policy Recommendations for Road Freight in Shanghai", Mackett, R.L., May, A.D., Kii, M. and Pan, H. (Ed.) Sustainable Transport for Chinese Cities (Transport and Sustainability, Vol. 3), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 339-353. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2044-9941(2012)0000003018