The physical distribution of goods in a megalopolis: Strategies for policies on the location of logistics facilities within the Central Region of Mexico

This paper presents the main steps taken in order to propose strategies for policies for locating logistics facilities; these policies are oriented towards improving the physical distribution of goods within the central region of Mexico. It includes a description of geographic information of logistics centres, logistics parks and other logistics facilities, the identification of territorial clusters with logistical activities, case studies on the main distribution centres, the identification of logistical nodes, a set of proposed projects for the development of new logistics centres, and the bases for public policies which can promote logistics centre projects.