The geography of logistics. (site selection)(Freight Gateways)

Logistics remain intricately woven to every aspect of business from sourcing to distribution and it must be taken into consideration in strategic planning. The fundamental consideration in this respect is site selection and the key criteria as far as location is concerned has not changed. Among these criteria is accessibility in terms of infrastructure and distance from suppliers and customers. The other considerations concern politics and economy covering domestic situations, taxation and international trade.

Despite today's fast-changing business climate, the key criteria for sit