Impact of international logistics on international trade — Zhangjiagang case

As an emerging service industry, international logistics affects and restricts the development of international trade. And then, it would eventually have impact on regional economic development. In this paper, Zhangjiagang was taken as an example. Firstly, the paper analyzed its international logistics development status and problems. Secondly, by using port cargo import and export volume throughput data of Zhangjiagang from the year 2007 to 2012, it made empirical analysis the relations between the t international logistics and international trade. The results confirmed the local international logistics´ role in promoting international trade. Finally, it put forward some policy recommendations.