Investigating the Effect of Logistics Performance Index on Exports of Iran's Free Zones (Spatial Panel Data Models)

Authors
mahmoud EIDAN TORKZADEH
Marjan Daman Keshideh
Hooshang Momeni Vesalian
Majid Afsharirad
Abstract
Investigating the spillover effect of logistics performance index on exports in free zones is considered one of the important cases for special attention in these areas, which in recent years has received less attention. Therefore, in this study, by using different methods of spatial panel data, to investigate the spillover effect of the logistics performance index among the seven existing free zones and based on six the performance indices of the logistics industry has been studied during the years 2014 to 2023. This study has investigated the performance of logistics on exports (which is a composite index and areas) in Iran’s free zones by using different spatial regression models. The present study was conducted with the panel data and it shows that findings of this study indicate that the effect of logistics performance index in the SDM model has been confirmed and logistics performance has a positive and significant effect on the export of free zones, so that the growth of logistics indicators in the country leads to growth and speed of exports in free zones. Moreover, investment, labor and the degree of openness of the economy have a positive and significant effect on the export value of free trade zones. Therefore, it is suggested that economic policy makers improve production and export capacity in these areas by improving the logistics, investment and employment performance index.


Keywords
Logistic Performance Index
Free Zones
Spatial panel data
Export
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