MARITIME TRANSPORT

What are the advantages and disadvantages of maritime transport?
The advantages and disadvantages of the maritime transport are given in the following list. The most important advantage of maritime transport is that it allows large amounts of products to be transported between long distances. The second important advantage of maritime transport is that it is cost-effective. In addition, the products are safely transported between the ports in maritime transport. The most important disadvantage of maritime transport is that transit durations are higher than other transport methods.

Advantages:
Cost-effective
The possibility to carry large amounts of products
Safe transportation

Disadvantages:
Long transit durations


What is the role of maritime transport in Turkey's exports?
Maritime transportation is the preferred method of transporting 50.7% of Turkey's foreign trade moneywise. Goods can be transported by sea quickly and economically to many ports especially in European countries. For example, exports to many ports of Germany from Ä°stanbul or Ä°zmir ports can be performed with 6-8 days of transit durations. In addition to the European continent, the transportations carried out with distant countries such as US, Australia, China are based on maritime transport.