Research on Coordinated Development of Port Logistics and Hinterland Economy in the Middle Reaches of Yangtze River

During the research time of 2005-2014, this paper selects indicators reflecting the port logistics and its development, indicators reflecting the economic and social development of port hinterland, using canonical correlation analysis method, comprehensive analyzes the interaction development between port logistics urban agglomeration in the Middle Reach of Yangtze River and its hinterland economic, reveal the correlation between the port logistics and hinterland economy development: (1) First typical variable V1 embodying hinterland economy development can better predict port cargo throughput, container throughput, the number of berths and waterway freight volume in urban agglomeration in the Middle Reach of Yangtze River; (2) First typical variable U1 embodying port logistics can better predict GDP, per capita GDP, the first industry gross domestic product, the second industry gross domestic product, the tertiary industry gross domestic product, total exports, transportation center dot warehousing and postal service, total retail sales of social consumer goods in urban agglomeration in the Middle Reach of Yangtze River. By the results of the analysis, there is mutually affect and promote each other between port logistics development urban agglomeration in the Middle Reach of Yangtze River and its hinterland economy development.