Identifying effective drivers in the development of border and maritime logistics hubs and their impact on international relations

Improvement in logistic system associates with economic development and GDP increase can be very important in border areas. The issue in identifying effective drivers in the development of border and maritime logistics hubs and their impact on international relations is the complexity of the logistics industry and the multiple factors that influence its growth and success. The focus of this research is on identifying effective drivers in the development of border and maritime logistics hubs and their impact on international relations. The study aims to examine the factors that contribute to the growth and success of logistics hubs in these contexts and how they affect international relations. To achieve this objective, the research will employ a mixed-methods approach, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative research methods. In the first phase of the research, a comprehensive literature review will be conducted to identify relevant factors and variables that affect the development of border and maritime logistics hubs. The development of logistics hubs in border and maritime regions involves various stakeholders, including government agencies, transport companies, shipping lines, customs officials, and traders. Each stakeholder has different objectives and interests, and their actions can impact the performance and efficiency of logistics hubs. The first step of the research involved collecting effective components and drivers in various dimensions. After identifying the initial variables through data collection using the Delphi model, twenty questionnaires were exclusively distributed among executive and academic elites in the research statistical community. The scoring system ranged from 0 to 3, with “0” indicating no effect, “1” indicating weak effect, “2” indicating medium effect, “3” indicating high effect, and “p” indicating potential direct and indirect effect.