While the balance sheet of damage begins to emerge after the earthquake disaster, the fact that some of the earthquake zones are located at important points in terms of global goods flow causes disruptions in the supply chain.
The earthquake disaster that took place in Turkey, which plays an important role in the global goods flow system as the Eurasian logistics center, brought the supply chain problems to light. Damages occurring at important points such as Iskenderun Port cause bottlenecks in the supply chain.
Elena Firsova, Istanbul Branch Manager of logistics and transportation company AsstrA, commented on the effects of the earthquake disaster on the supply chain: “The earthquake caused great damage to the logistics infrastructure. International ports, airports and highways were affected. Road traffic was suspended in some places due to unsuitable roads. “In addition, power outages disrupt industrial operations, causing delivery delays and causing serious bottlenecks in the supply chain.”
The earthquake also affected ports in southeastern Turkey. The heaviest damage was recorded at the port of Iskenderun, the center of heavy industry and one of the most important container transfer points on the southeast coast of Turkey.
“There is no doubt that the earthquake had a negative impact on the Turkish economy. The impact on Turkey’s industry and supply chains could also affect oil prices and exacerbate already severe inflation in the country. “The shipping companies serving the Mediterranean and Black Sea region have started to divert their cargo to Iskenderun and reorganize Turkey’s supply chains in general,” commented Tobias Sopalla, COO of Ocean Logistics Department of AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG.
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