Selecting Optimal Logistics Center Locations to Enhance Arab African Trade: A Multi-Criteria Decision Making Methodology

Abstract

transit, are carried out by various operators on a commercial basis (Uyanik et al., 2018; Önden et al., 2018). Various names are generated common for the concept of LC in the literature such as distribution centre, freight village, dry port, inland port, warehouse, logistics platform, logistics depot and distripark. The location of LC is a key element in enhancing the efficiency of logistics and supply chain activities. Right LC locations enhance the flow of trade and minimise distance, cost, congestion and bottleneck (Erkayman et al., 2011). Thus, the location of LC should be selected strategically. In Africa, the continent is inhabited by about 17.2 per cent of the world's population (ranked as the second after Asia) and makes 2020 / 10 / 12 publishing date Khaled Gaber-Mohamed ahmed logistics center selecting optimal