The Potential Influence of CR Express on Shanghai’s Construction as an International Shipping Center

[Abstract]

The article analyzes the development of CR Express and its potential influence on Shanghai’s construction as an international shipping center, and gives corresponding policy suggestions. First, Shanghai should work to become an important port city along the route of CR Express; Second, it should eliminate the weaknesses in ocean-rail transportation in an all-round way; Third, it should expand international transit and containerized transport; Fourth, it should strengthen high-end shipping service capability.