The Contribution of Maritime Transport to Economic Development: The Case of Turkey

In this study, the data of the countries published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) were analyzed with Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). Analysis findings, other modes of transportation and the best practices of the countries were examined by considering Turkey's geographical advantage. Then, what should be done for the development of Turkish maritime transport was determined based on these examinations. Finally, the data after the development of Turkish maritime transport based on suggestions were reanalyzed and it was seen how much this new situation contributed to the development of the country's economy.