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DALLAS-Using consumer markets worldwide as steppingstones to economic dominance, China's reinvestment of its gain isn't going unnoticed by experts in the logistics industry and commercial real estate. The government presently is deploying $80 billion into road and bridges, another $8 billion into port development and another $8 billion into rail lines.

China isn't alone in its need for infrastructure build-up, but it has taken the lead over other developed nations. "The good news is it's happening. Someone's doing it. The bad news is it's not happening here," says Dr. Ted Farris of the University of North Texas' department of marketing and logistics. "I'm amazed at how fast the Chinese government is making this happen."

Farris and colleague, Dr. Terrance L. Pohlen, a retired US Air Force lieutenant colonel, have collaborated with Grubb & Ellis Co. to create its first in-house certification program for global logistics--and possibly a first for the industry. The Northbrook, IL-based company's first graduate class is being paced through two days of certification training at the Embassy Suites in Grapevine. San Diego-based Allen Group and Liberty Property Trust of Malvern, PA co-sponsored the conference.