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Cargo Demand Forecasting at Samsun Ports Through Multiple Regression Analysis

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Cargo Demand Forecasting at Samsun Ports Through Multiple Regression Analysis

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This study seeks to forecast the future trajectory of cargo handling volumes at the ports of Samsun, situated along Türkiye’s Black Sea coast. Employing multiple linear regression analysis, economic and demographic indicators covering the period 2005–2024 were utilized. The dependent variable was defined as the annual cargo throughput at Samsun ports, while the independent variables comprised Türkiye’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the populations of Türkiye and Samsun province, as well as import and export figures. The results demonstrate that the model possesses a high explanatory power (R² = 0.98). The findings indicate that the volume of imports directed to Samsun constitutes the principal variable significantly driving port demand, whereas Türkiye’s population exhibits borderline statistical significance. Other macroeconomic indicators (GDP, total imports and exports, and Samsun’s exports), though included in the model, were not found to be statistically significant. Projections suggest that the total cargo throughput at Samsun ports will reach approximately 17.6 million tons by 2030 and 20.4 million tons by 2035. This upward trend underscores the strengthening of Samsun’s logistical role within the Black Sea basin and highlights the increasing importance of hinterland connectivity. The study provides a data-driven decision support mechanism for port authorities, local administrations, and investors in the domains of capacity planning, infrastructure development, and operational strategy formulation. Future research is recommended to incorporate additional variables such as container and Ro-Ro traffic, and to employ time-series or artificial intelligence-based methodologies. Projections suggest that the total cargo throughput at Samsun ports will reach approximately 17.6 million tons by 2030 and 20.4 million tons by 2035. This upward trend underscores the strengthening of Samsun’s logistical role within the Black Sea basin and highlights the increasing importance of hinterland connectivity. The study provides a data-driven decision support mechanism for port authorities, local administrations, and investors in the domains of capacity planning, infrastructure development, and operational strategy formulation. Future research is recommended to incorporate additional variables such as container and Ro-Ro traffic, and to employ time-series or artificial intelligence-based methodologies.

Anahtar Kelimeler

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Deniz Taşımacılığı ve Nakliye Hizmetleri

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Haziran 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

6 Şubat 2026

Kabul Tarihi

21 Nisan 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 7 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Kahveci, S. (2026). Cargo Demand Forecasting at Samsun Ports Through Multiple Regression Analysis. Balıkesir Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi, 7(1), 63-75. https://doi.org/10.53424/bauniibfd.1882860
AMA
1.Kahveci S. Cargo Demand Forecasting at Samsun Ports Through Multiple Regression Analysis. BAUNİİBFD - BUFEASJ. 2026;7(1):63-75. doi:10.53424/bauniibfd.1882860
Chicago
Kahveci, Selçuk. 2026. “Cargo Demand Forecasting at Samsun Ports Through Multiple Regression Analysis”. Balıkesir Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi 7 (1): 63-75. https://doi.org/10.53424/bauniibfd.1882860.
EndNote
Kahveci S (01 Haziran 2026) Cargo Demand Forecasting at Samsun Ports Through Multiple Regression Analysis. Balıkesir Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi 7 1 63–75.
IEEE
[1]S. Kahveci, “Cargo Demand Forecasting at Samsun Ports Through Multiple Regression Analysis”, BAUNİİBFD - BUFEASJ, c. 7, sy 1, ss. 63–75, Haz. 2026, doi: 10.53424/bauniibfd.1882860.
ISNAD
Kahveci, Selçuk. “Cargo Demand Forecasting at Samsun Ports Through Multiple Regression Analysis”. Balıkesir Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi 7/1 (01 Haziran 2026): 63-75. https://doi.org/10.53424/bauniibfd.1882860.
JAMA
1.Kahveci S. Cargo Demand Forecasting at Samsun Ports Through Multiple Regression Analysis. BAUNİİBFD - BUFEASJ. 2026;7:63–75.
MLA
Kahveci, Selçuk. “Cargo Demand Forecasting at Samsun Ports Through Multiple Regression Analysis”. Balıkesir Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi, c. 7, sy 1, Haziran 2026, ss. 63-75, doi:10.53424/bauniibfd.1882860.
Vancouver
1.Selçuk Kahveci. Cargo Demand Forecasting at Samsun Ports Through Multiple Regression Analysis. BAUNİİBFD - BUFEASJ. 01 Haziran 2026;7(1):63-75. doi:10.53424/bauniibfd.1882860