Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Case Studies on Transport Policy, cilt.23, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus)
Logistics is defined as the process of facilitating the transfer of information, materials, and products between producers and end consumers through the supply chain. The COVID-19 pandemic has further amplified interest in this sector, as people seek to meet their needs with minimal energy and time. This growing demand underscores the transportation factor, which serves as the most crucial link in logistics services. Although Turkey entered the logistics sector later than its European counterparts, it has been making continuous advancements. In particular, investments in transportation modes and infrastructure have significantly accelerated the sector’s development. However, an assessment of Turkey’s regions reveals a deficiency in logistics centers within the Eastern Black Sea Region. To address this gap, this study examines Trabzon’s potential to become a logistics center by ranking the provinces of the Eastern Black Sea Region based on transportation priorities using the AHP method. The study first identifies key criteria that enhance logistics efficiency and assigns weights to them. The findings highlight transportation as the most influential factor, scoring 2.096 points, followed by foreign trade (0.935 points), industry (0.910 points), and population (0.277 points). Additionally, among the provinces in the region, Trabzon ranks highest in terms of priority for establishing a logistics center, with 0.300 points, followed by Giresun (0.213 points), Rize (0.159 points), Artvin (0.114 points), Gumushane (0.103 points), and Bayburt (0.07 points). These results emphasize Trabzon’s strategic advantage and its potential as a regional logistics hub.