Title: Feasibility analysis of a Global Logistics Hub in Panama

Authors: Thiago Barros Brito; Rui Carlos Botter

Addresses: Department of Logistics System Engineering, Center for Innovation in Logistics and Ports Infrastructure, Polytechnic School, University of Sao Paulo, 2231 - CEP 05508-030, Sao Paulo, Brazil ' Department of Logistics System Engineering, Center for Innovation in Logistics and Ports Infrastructure, Polytechnic School, University of Sao Paulo, 2231 - CEP 05508-030, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Abstract: The objective of this essay is to identify the more relevant criteria for a Global Logistic Hub (GLH) development in Panama, which main obstacle is the multi-criteria evaluation and decision environment it is immersed in. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was chosen because of its capacity to deal with such complex decision environment. After identification of Panamas logistic potential, the next step was surveying the development criteria within a widely group of specialists and applying the AHP technical aspects. The results reveal global strategic position, Vorland development and proximity to import/export areas as the more relevant criteria to assure a GLH development.

Keywords: AHP; analytical hierarchy process; GLH; global logistic hubs; Panama; development criteria; multicriteria decision making; MCDM.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLSM.2012.047601

International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 2012 Vol.12 No.3, pp.247 - 266

Published online: 28 Nov 2014 *

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