Starting Logistics Centers: An In-depth Analysis of the Greek Legal and Regulatory Framework
摘要
A logistics center, or hub, comprises a range of organized logistics services and infrastructure related to various modes of transportation. It is established and operated in an area where activities facilitating intermodal transport and storage services are permitted. A key component of such a center is its connection to or inclusion of a railway station, port, or airport. Alternatively, it can be described as a geographical zone where companies engaged in the transport, storage, management, and distribution of goods are situated, providing logistics services that involve interconnecting and transitioning between different modes of transport, assembling, distributing, and consolidating loads, as well as packaging, unpacking, and transferring goods. Additionally, these centers offer value-added services aimed at streamlining load flow, fostering the adoption of information and communication technologies, and implementing telematics systems. The establishment and operation of a logistics center help reduce the cost of transporting goods by shifting the transport flow from road to rail, thus ensuring more environmental, economic, and safety benefits. Our research seeks to examine the organizational and legal dimensions of logistics centers with the objective of fostering sustainable economic development through public and private partnerships. Employing contemporary legal science and advanced research methodologies, we aim to refine the Greek legislative framework governing the provision of transport and logistics services. Our investigation encompassed a thorough review and analysis of current Greek legislation, scrutinizing its implementation by economic entities (both public and private). Through a comprehensive examination of Greek legislation and a doctrinal exploration of logistics services, we undertook a theoretical and practical investigation into existing legal regulations within this domain. In light of our findings, we presented some concluding remarks about Greek law, aiming to highlight and map possible optimizations of the Greek legislative framework governing the provision of transport and logistics services. Furthermore, our research advocates for the implementation of measures involving public administrative interventions aimed directly at controlling organizations offering transport and logistics services. These proposed measures are designed to exert a positive influence on the sustainable development of the transport sector.