The Role of Logistics Industry to Regional Economic Development

Based on the co-integration model, with development level of logistics from 1990 to 2006 in central, eastern and western cities, and the yearly data that represent the index of region economy development, the thesis carries on quantitative analysis the contribution degree of logistics to gross domestic product (GDP), related industries such as manufacturing industry etc. Empirical analysis results showed that development of logistics industry plays an important role in boosting regional economic. But the difference among the areas is also bigger, in addition barrier and so on system, local benefit, the logistics industry leader does not have fully to display. So this paper puts forward the suggestion of logistics industry innovation.