Logistics Performance and Investment Destination Selection: A Comparative Analysis of Maghreb Countries Using the COPRAS Method

Abstract

This study examines the logistics performance of the Arab Maghreb countries, namely Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Mauritania, using the Logistics Performance Index (LPI) as a key factor affecting foreign investment. The LPI encompasses various elements such as customs clearance, infrastructure quality, international transportation, logistics competence, tracking and tracing, and timing to assess a country's logistics sector effectiveness. The research utilizes data from the World Bank and applies the COPRAS method, a multi-criteria decision-making approach, to determine the investment destination from the perspective of an investment institution. By comparing the LPI scores and employing the COPRAS method, this study aims to identify the countries with better logistics performance, making them more attractive to foreign investors. The findings of this research provide valuable insights into the logistics performance of the Arab Maghreb countries, aiding investment institutions in making informed decisions regarding investment destinations within the region. According to the study, the country ranked as the best investment destination based on logistics performance is Algeria, followed by Tunisia, Morocco, Libya, and Mauritania.