Container Transportation at the Black Sea: An Evaluation of the Ports in Turkey
Container Transportation at the Black Sea: An Evaluation of the Ports in Turkey

Summary/Abstract: Ports as one of the most important transport infrastructure serves many types of goods. The density of the cargo at the ports is an important indicator of trade, and hence logistics related activities in the hinterland of the port. According to the intensity of container handling in the Eastern Black Sea region in Turkey is not in the expected level of other regions of Turkey gives ideas about the level of infrastructure, trade and logistic. Within the scope of this study, the current situation of the container port in the Black Sea Region, the container ship lines operating in the region and what cargoes transported in containers are considered. In addition, the container handling volume is estimated for 2035. Reviews including not only Central and Western Black Sea Region in Turkey, but also encompasses the container terminals in other countries bordering the Black Sea. Thus, the Eastern Black Sea Region is highlighted in the geography of the Black Sea.

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