APPENDIX A
Policies Affecting Multimodal Transport in China, 2011–19 TABLE A.1
Policies concerning multimodal transport in China, 2011–19
ISSUE DATE
POLICY DOCUMENT
ISSUING ENTITY
IMPLICATIONS FOR MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT
November 2011
Agreement on partnership in railwaywaterway multimodal transport
MoT and, formerly, MoRa
The two ministries were to coordinate more closely on (1) improving plans for developing railway-waterway multimodal transport, (2) facilitating the building of infrastructure, (3) improving supporting policies and standards, (4) improving transportation organization, (5) sharing information, and (6) fostering leading enterprises.
June 2013
Guiding opinions on the transportation sector, advancing healthy development of the logistics industry
MoT
Multimodal transport was to be considered the principal focus when using transportation to promote the logistics industry.
October 2014
Mid- and long-term plan for developing the logistics industry (2014–20)
State Council
Multimodal transport was prioritized in 12 major projects. Development of multiple transportation modes was encouraged, including railway-maritime, railway-waterway, highway-railway, and land-air.
July 2015
Notification about conducting multimodal transport demonstration projects
MoT, NDRC
Demonstration projects were to be implemented for equipment and technologies designed for rapid transshipment, and for innovations in the organization of multimodal transport.
June 2016
Implementation plan for building a sound market environment and advancing the fusion of transportation and logistics
NDRC
The goal was to promote multimodal transport and expand international multimodal transport services.
July 2016
The 13th Five-Year Plan for the development of a comprehensive transportation service
MoT
The target for growth in container multimodal transport was set at an annual rate of 10 percent. A draft law to enhance the overarching design of multimodal transport was produced. Plans for multimodal transport corridors and improved infrastructure were commissioned.
October 2016
Plan for developing China-Europe cargo trains (2016–20)
Office of the Steering Panel for Pushing forward the Belt and Road Initiative
The plan proposed to optimize the system of organizing transportation, collection, and distribution of freight, thus improving the efficiency and benefits of China-Europe cargo trains. continued 91
