The effects of logistics centers on freight transportation within transportation modes

Logistics Centers are a main part of development in logistics sectors. These places are where all activities related to logistics organized facilities. These activities are briefly; warehousing, handling, transportation, loading-unloading, offices, terminals and distribution centers. The logistics centers in Europe were founded in the 1990s. These places began to be established under the leadership of TCDD in our country and their history dates back approximately ten years. In this study, logistics centers in the world and in our country have been studied and researched. The first establishment Samsun (Gelemen) logistics center has been evaluated within the scope of main of logistics centers objectives. Transportation before foundation and after foundation was investigated. Freight transfer between train and road modes status is analyzed. With the cost analysis has been assessed cost- benefit advantage situation in the region. It is evaluated that logistics centers in our country have a great contribution to Turkey economy and Turkey logistics sector especially as an intermodal terminal. Key words: Logistics, Logistics Center, Samsun (Gelemen) Logistics Center, intermodal terminal, freight transfer, cost-benefit