Business Wire.com
August 2, 2006

The development of the Yangtze, being the world’s most important cargo-carrying river, is a key part of China’s plan to develop its transport infrastructure.

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40213) has announced the addition of "Yangtze River Ports 2006" to their offering. China is developing its transport infrastructure on a scale and at a pace never seen before to open up its interior for investment. These efforts will transform China’s economic landscape and will have a major impact on the world economy. The development of the Yangtze, being the world’s most important cargo-carrying river, is a key part of this plan. Container throughput on the river is booming and leading ports such as Chongqing and Nanjing are investing heavily to increase their capacity and improve efficiency. Yangtze River Ports 2006 is the first in-depth study about what’s happening on this increasingly important transport artery. The book analyses government plans and policies, opportunities and challenges for foreign investors, along with the changes to waterway, port infrastructure and investment rules that are transforming the nature of shipping on the river. All the leading 24 ports are profiled, with information about the local economy, transport network and the ports’ immediate purchasing and expansion plans.