Fuzzy Entropy Based COPRAS Method in Determining the Investment Priorities of Logistics Centers in Survey and Planning Stage in Turkey

Logistics center is logistics regions that are connected to all kinds of transportation networks, have low-cost, fast, and safe transfer equipment between different transportation modes, and have a direct impact on the country's economy and operational efficiency. Since Turkey is geographically located on logistics routes, the establishment of logistics centers is important in terms of economic development. However, the establishment of logistics centers requires serious costs, and the return of costs takes a long time. In this respect, it is necessary to determine the investment priority of the regions that are candidates for establishing a logistics center. Considering the costs of establishing a logistics center, it is significant to research which logistics center investment priority will be given. In this study, the fuzzy entropy based COPRAS method was used to determine the order of investment priority, considering 5 logistics centers in the survey and planning stage of TSR, and 17 criteria. According to the results, the first four most important criteria in logistics center investment priority are proximity to the port, foreign trade potential, number of transport modes, and proximity to the railway. The investment priority order of logistics centers is Istanbul/Yeşilbayır, İzmir/Çandarlı, Mardin, Zonguldak/Filyos and Şırnak/Habur.