@article{article_1737243, title={TRENDS IN TURKISH PORT TRAFFIC BY FLAG: VESSEL ARRIVALS AND GROSS TONNAGE}, journal={International Maritime Studies and Research Journal}, volume={1}, pages={29–44}, year={2025}, author={Çapar, Sedat}, keywords={vessel traffic, flag analysis, gross tonnage, Turkish ports, structural change}, abstract={This study analyzes the monthly trends in vessel traffic at Turkish ports between 2015 and 2025, focusing on the distribution of Turkish and foreign-flagged ships regarding arrival counts and gross tonnage. Using aggregated port-level data, the study provides a longitudinal perspective on the structural changes in fleet composition, with particular attention to the post-2019 period. The analysis highlights consistent dominance of foreign-flagged vessels in gross tonnage, alongside a partial numerical recovery of Turkish-flagged ships in early 2025. Findings are presented through descriptive statistics and visualizations to inform future research and support operational and strategic decision-making in the maritime sector.}, number={1}, publisher={Dokuz Eylul University}