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Logistics performance, international trade and global competitive strength: a conceptual model proposal

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  • Suzan Oguz
  • Fahriye Merdivenci

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The development and growth in world trade have led to an increasing importance of logistics services. Strong logistics systems have become essential for the efficient transportation of goods and people, as well as for the overall functioning of an economy. The purpose of this study is to investigate the connections between logistics performance and international trade as well as the impact of nations on global competitiveness, including the roles played by FDI and patent intermediation. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used in this context to study the organisation for economic cooperation and development (OECD) and six chosen Asian countries utilising data from 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2018. The investigation led to the conclusion that logistics performance has a favourable and considerable impact on global trade and competitiveness. Furthermore, the findings demonstrate that foreign direct investments mediate the relationship between logistics performance and international trade and global competitive strength, while patents mediate the relationship between logistics performance and international trade, as indicated by the results of the path analysis in the accepted model.

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  • Suzan Oguz & Fahriye Merdivenci, 2026. "Logistics performance, international trade and global competitive strength: a conceptual model proposal," International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 54(4), pages 546-561.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijlsma:v:54:y:2026:i:4:p:546-561
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