IMPACT OF MAJOR CRISES ON CONTAINER SHIPPING IN TÜRKİYE: THE CASE OF THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK
Abstract
The Covid-19 outbreak is a recent major crisis with a broad and lasting impact on the economy, health, and society, rather than an immediate and temporary impact. In the first months following the declaration of the pandemic, the container shipping sector in Türkiye was impacted by restrictions and quarantine measures. During this period, there were reductions in ship calls, slowdowns in ship operations, and losses in storage and warehousing services. Although container volumes in Türkiye were less impacted than the global average, the previously stable growth trend came to a halt. This study examines the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on container shipping in Türkiye as a case study. Relevant literature and statistical data were analyzed to provide a detailed examination of the specific impacts in Türkiye. In addition, the study aims to support national goals and increase resilience to future crises by providing recommendations for the stakeholders and national policy makers. These recommendations include the adoption of digitalization and blockchain technologies, regional expansion of maritime trade, considering storage strategies and developing logistics infrastructure.
Keywords
Covid-19 Outbreak, Container Shipping, Turkish Maritime Sector, Major Crisis, National Goal
Thanks
This study is derived from the doctoral thesis entitled “The Impact of Covid-19 on Container Shipping: An Assessment Centred on Türkiye” by Arda Toygar at Karadeniz Technical University The Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences.
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