Logistic Village Applications in Turkey and Proposal of A New Kind of Logistic Village

In this study, it is aimed to examine logistic village applications and projects in Turkey, and then a new proposal to construct a logistic village in Trabzon is requested. In this context, by making a literature review on logistic villages which are organized and in the process of project Trabzon city's position in the national and international transportation system was determined in the light of the results obtained via our own observations, literature and statistical information. Our observations show that the issue of logistic village is relatively new in Turkey's agenda, and efforts on this issue are mainly limited to the studies of public sector and TCDD (Turkish State Railways). TCDD's being the only owner of 12 of 15 logistic villages which are in the process of instruction and operation clarifies this reality. In addition, a public institution's being the sole responsible agency on this matter is a significant problem. On the other hand, Trabzon proposed as being evaluated under the authority of logistic village application by us is the most important logistic centre of Eastern Black Sea Region. In a near future, its importance would be fortified with the completion of railway connection. However, logistic services are still performed in different places which lack of a concrete planning within city residential areas; this situation would bring a wide range of problems. Therefore, it would be helpful to construct a logistic village in Trabzon which considers the use of urban land, the current transportation services, the port and the railway line which will be constructed.