A fuzzy analytic hierarchy process-based framework for air cargo infrastructure location
by Ravi Lakshmanan; Tarun Dhingra; T. Bangar Raju
International Journal of Sustainable Aviation (IJSA), Vol. 10, No. 1, 2024

Abstract: Efficient air cargo infrastructure is crucial for the safe and effective transport of high-value goods, facilitating globalisation and trade. A strategic decision of air cargo infrastructure location can boost airport competitiveness and fit into a multi-modal logistics network. This study presents a decision framework consisting of four primary factors (master planning, environmental impact, techno-economic considerations, and operational aspects), and 30 subfactors. The application of fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (FAHP) helps prioritise these factors and subfactors. Stage 1 consists of finding probable locations followed by its full evaluation in stage 2. In stage 1, 'techno-economic factors', is the topmost priority followed by operational, master planning and environmental factors. In stage 2, the top five subfactors are: 1) compliance with all regulatory/statutory requirements; 2) cargo traffic increase; 3) financial assessment; 4) environmental regulations; 5) business model (airport ownership included) and funding. Practitioners can employ this methodology in a two-stage decision framework.

Online publication date: Mon, 05-Feb-2024

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