Assessing the Role of Damietta Port as a Logistic Hub: An Analytical Analysis

Abstract

Researchers, governments, and international organizations have all been working to understand the various functions, types, and levels of these centers. Despite these efforts, there has been little progress in developing assessment criteria that consider multi-aspects of logistics centers such as function, level, and spatial relationships perspective together. This study seeks to bridge the research gap by using a multi-criteria evaluation framework and applying Damietta Port as a case study. To achieve the main objective which is to test the ability of Damietta Port to play its role as a logistic hub by comprehensive multiple criteria. Some efforts have crystallized around evaluating using the criteria matrix. However, it does not comprehensive. However, the matrix table consisting of multiple criteria is developed, comprehensive and more organized, and through it we can evaluate the Port. By secondary sources the data were collected through statistical reports issued by official authorities, then relied on statistical analysis of this data and visualized to assist in understanding the results. The result shows that Damietta Port can play a role as a logistical hub. This assessment helps governments take appropriate decisions to make these centers play a development role that suits their logistical functions and norms within their spatial urban sphere. Damietta's port can be a manner of supporting the preparation of strategic plans for the cities that surround the port. The findings of this paper lead to an exploratory framework that advances our understanding of the functions and impacts of logistic hubs.