Evaluation of the Effect of Transport Networks on the Kemalpaşa Logistics Center in Logistics Site Selection

Abstract

In a globalizing world, economic parameters are in line with the competitiveness of countries in every field. The foreign trade activities of the countries are at the top of these parameters. Foreign trade activities are provided through the entry points of foreign countries. These entry points should be supplied with a certain discipline. This is only possible with logistics centers. Therefore, logistics center location selection is very important. Although there are many parameters in the logistics center location selection, transportation networks are the most important parameters to be emphasized. The effect of transportation networks in the logistics center location selection, which is the subject of this study, has been evaluated specifically for the Kemalpaşa logistics center, which is being established within the borders of İzmir province. In this study, the literature review on transportation modes for logistics centers was taken into consideration and transportation networks for Kemalpaşa logistics center were examined and future provisions were introduced.

Lojistik Merkezi Kapasite Değerlendirmesi İçin Model Önerisi: Kars Lojistik Merkezi Örneği

“…Supply Chain Management Professionals defined Logistics as "planning, implementing and auditing the necessary procedures for the effective and efficient transportation and storage of all products and related information, including services in line with the needs of the customer, from departure to arrival." According to the international EUROPLATFORM organization, the logistics center is "a transportation enterprise where all activities -related to transportation, logistics, and distribution-are carried out in national and international coherency and these activities are provided by different operators" [5].…”

“…In most of these studies, optimization/simulation models at an urban scale focusing on freight transport, capacity, and location selection were taken into account. Yıldız et al [5] stated that the amount of freight and capacity carried as important as the transportation network for logistics centers. Li et al [6] presented conceptual and mathematical models in which passengers and areas are handled in an integrated manner by the same transport network.…”