Will Ezhou become an air cargo superhub in China? A comparison to Memphis
Purpose: As China boosts high-end manufacturing and modern services along with industrial relocation to its central and west regions, air cargo hubs become more critical for development in these regions. Meanwhile, aviation logistics has been listed as a new momentum for further economic growth in m...
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| description | Purpose: As China boosts high-end manufacturing and modern services along with industrial relocation to its central and west regions, air cargo hubs become more critical for development in these regions. Meanwhile, aviation logistics has been listed as a new momentum for further economic growth in multiple Chinese cities, among which Ezhou is said to become Asia’s first and the world’s fourth professional cargo airport. This article assesses the possibility for Ezhou to realize this goal, based on a comparison to the US busiest air cargo hub, Memphis.
Design/methodology/approach: Factors under comparison include Geographical location, city foundation, weather conditions, traffic connections, and policy support. Also, this article evaluates Ezhou’s privileges against other Chinese cities, taking Zhengzhou as an example.
Findings: Ezhou is finally found to be more suited to be a Chinese Memphis.
Originality/value: This article is the first to analyze the possible rise of an air cargo hub in China in English literature. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2e2630919f6c49ecbff39d76583fdc4a2022-12-29T18:20:55ZengOmniaScienceJournal of Airline and Airport Management2014-48652014-48062022-12-01122697910.3926/jairm.32065Will Ezhou become an air cargo superhub in China? A comparison to MemphisTao Li0Xiaoran Wu1Pan Yan2Hebei University of Economics and Business, Law SchoolHebei University of Economics and Business, Law SchoolHebei University of Economics and Business, Law SchoolPurpose: As China boosts high-end manufacturing and modern services along with industrial relocation to its central and west regions, air cargo hubs become more critical for development in these regions. Meanwhile, aviation logistics has been listed as a new momentum for further economic growth in multiple Chinese cities, among which Ezhou is said to become Asia’s first and the world’s fourth professional cargo airport. This article assesses the possibility for Ezhou to realize this goal, based on a comparison to the US busiest air cargo hub, Memphis. Design/methodology/approach: Factors under comparison include Geographical location, city foundation, weather conditions, traffic connections, and policy support. Also, this article evaluates Ezhou’s privileges against other Chinese cities, taking Zhengzhou as an example. Findings: Ezhou is finally found to be more suited to be a Chinese Memphis. Originality/value: This article is the first to analyze the possible rise of an air cargo hub in China in English literature.http://www.jairm.org/index.php/jairm/article/view/320air freight, cargo hubs, e-commerce, express delivery, aerotropolis |
| spellingShingle | Tao Li Xiaoran Wu Pan Yan Will Ezhou become an air cargo superhub in China? A comparison to Memphis Journal of Airline and Airport Management air freight, cargo hubs, e-commerce, express delivery, aerotropolis |
| title | Will Ezhou become an air cargo superhub in China? A comparison to Memphis |
| title_full | Will Ezhou become an air cargo superhub in China? A comparison to Memphis |
| title_fullStr | Will Ezhou become an air cargo superhub in China? A comparison to Memphis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Will Ezhou become an air cargo superhub in China? A comparison to Memphis |
| title_short | Will Ezhou become an air cargo superhub in China? A comparison to Memphis |
| title_sort | will ezhou become an air cargo superhub in china a comparison to memphis |
| topic | air freight, cargo hubs, e-commerce, express delivery, aerotropolis |
| url | http://www.jairm.org/index.php/jairm/article/view/320 |
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