Confusion about how fast China is growing can hamper foreign and private companies in industries from construction to chemicals to consumer goods as they make plans for business and investment.
Shipment volumes of housing and construction products, chemicals, metals and fertilizers all increased, while food and consumer shipments were flat.
The company's businesses include services for engineering, construction, technology, chemicals and energy industries.
These companies are principally engaged in the business of producing raw materials, including paper or wood products, chemicals, construction materials, and mining and metals.
After establishing its expertise as a global provider of logistics services involving vehicle shipments, the company has reached into other industries: steel, machinery, heavy chemicals, energy, construction and consumer goods.
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The warehouses were said to contain chemicals and material used in construction and salt production.
And its businesses will include the distribution of water and electricity, as well as construction, metal refining, insurance, television, chemicals, property and consumer credit.
Along with E-L Financial, the other newcomers were chemicals group Methanex at No. 1978, construction company SNC-Lavalin Group at No. 1791 and hotel and restaurateur Tim Hortons at No. 1931.
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Specifically HUN produces chemicals used in consumer and industrial products in industries such as aerospace, automotive and construction.
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Huntsman makes chemicals used in a variety of industries such as plastics, autos, footwear, paints, construction, furniture and packaging.
Its telecoms and chemicals businesses have been sold, and it will probably dispose of its stakes in Hochtief, a construction company, and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, a printing-machine manufacturer, in the next few years.
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