Connection Cities To The Sea And Looking To The Future From Ports: Rotterdam, Almeria and Karasu

Year 2024, Volume: 4 Issue: 2, 64 - 76, 25.12.2024

Süleyman Nurullah Adahi Şahin , Abdulkadir Özden

https://doi.org/10.58771/joinmet.1500352

Abstract

In this study, it is embarked on an insightful exploration of how maritime infrastructure acts as a critical nexus between urban centers and the global maritime trade network, focusing on the exemplary cases of Rotterdam, Almeria, and Karasu ports. The analysis begins with the Port of Rotterdam, renowned for its advanced technological integration and status as Europe's largest port, serving as a pivotal hub in international trade. The article dissects Rotterdam's strategies in sustainability, digitalization, and infrastructure development that have bolstered its efficiency and global connectivity, positioning it as a model for future port development. The examination then shifts to Almeria, a port with a distinct context and operational scale, emphasizing its role in regional development, tourism, and agricultural export. Despite its smaller size compared to Rotterdam, Almeria demonstrates how ports can leverage unique geographic and economic strengths to enhance their contribution to local and regional economies. Building on the insights gleaned from Rotterdam and Almeria, the article proposes a set of strategic recommendations for Karasu Port. Recognizing Karasu's potential as a burgeoning maritime node on the Black Sea, the recommendations focus on enhancing its operational efficiency, sustainability, and digital infrastructure. The goal is to align Karasu's development with the successful practices observed in Rotterdam and Almeria, ensuring it becomes a critical link in the maritime trade network while fostering economic growth for the city of Karasu and its hinterland. In conclusion, the article emphasizes the importance of ports like Rotterdam, Almeria, and Karasu in connecting cities to the sea and their pivotal roles in shaping the future of global trade and urban development. Through the lens of these three ports, we explore the transformative impact of maritime infrastructure on economic growth, sustainability, and digital innovation.

Keywords

Maritime infrastructure, Sustainability, Digitalization, Global trade, Port development

Şehirlerin Denizle Bağlantısı Ve Limanlardan Geleceğe Bakış: Rotterdam, Almeria ve Karasu

Abstract

Bu çalışmada, Rotterdam, Almeria ve Karasu limanları örneklerine odaklanarak, denizcilik altyapısının kent merkezleri ile küresel deniz ticareti ağı arasında nasıl kritik bir bağ işlevi olduğu vurgulanmıştır. Analiz, gelişmiş teknolojik entegrasyonu ve Avrupa'nın en büyük limanı olma statüsüyle tanınan ve uluslararası ticarette önemli bir merkez olarak hizmet veren Rotterdam Limanını ilk olarak ele almaktadır. Rotterdam'ın sürdürülebilirlik, dijitalleşme ve altyapı geliştirme stratejilerini inceleyerek verimliliğini ve küresel bağlanabilirliğini artırmış ve onu gelecekteki liman gelişimi için bir model olarak konumlandırmıştır. Çalışma daha sonra, bölgesel kalkınma, turizm ve tarımsal ihracattaki rolü vurgulanarak, farklı bir bağlam ve operasyonel ölçeğe sahip bir liman olan Almeria'ya geçmektedir. Rotterdam'a kıyasla daha küçük olmasına rağmen Almeria, limanların yerel ve bölgesel ekonomilere katkılarını artırmak için benzersiz coğrafi ve ekonomik güçlerden nasıl yararlanabileceğini göstermektedir. Rotterdam ve Almeria'dan elde edilen bilgiler ışığında, bu çalışma Karasu Limanı için bir dizi stratejik öneride bulunmayı hedeflemiştir. Karasu'nun Karadeniz'de gelişmekte olan bir denizcilik düğümü olma potansiyelini göz önünde bulunduran öneriler, limanın operasyonel verimliliğini, sürdürülebilirliğini ve dijital altyapısını geliştirmeye odaklanmıştır. Amaç, Karasu'nun gelişimini Rotterdam ve Almeria'da gözlemlenen başarılı uygulamalarla uyumlu hale getirmek, Karasu şehri ve hinterlandı için ekonomik büyümeyi teşvik ederken deniz ticaret ağında kritik bir bağlantı haline gelmesini sağlamaktır. Sonuç olarak bu çalışmada, Rotterdam, Almeria ve Karasu limanların kentleri denize bağlamadaki önemini ve küresel ticaret ve kentsel gelişimin geleceğini şekillendirmedeki kilit rollerini vurgulamaktadır. Bu üç limanın merceğinden, denizcilik altyapısının ekonomik büyüme, sürdürülebilirlik ve dijital inovasyon üzerindeki dönüştürücü etkisi ortaya koyulmuştur.

Keywords

Denizcilik altyapısı, Sürdürülebilirlik, Dijitalleşme, Küresel ticaret, liman geliştirme

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