Problems and solutions faced by the main actors in the logistics sector

The aim of this study was to examine the position of the logistics sector in Turkey which is progressing over time and to identify the problems of the sector and to contribute to the development of the logistics sector. The aim of this course is to determine the level of Turkish logistics sector compared to other logistics sectors in the world, how the current problems encountered in the sector are causing the effects and the missing aspects of Turkish logistics by offering solutions on them. In the first part, the main information about the logistics sector is given and the role of the logistics sector in the world economy is mentioned. Later, the dynamic structure of logistics was examined and the level of competence of existing infrastructure systems and also the micro and macro problems encountered in logistics were investigated. The strategic and technological position of Turkish logistics is discussed. Results and findings the section provides information about the main problems faced by these actors, especially the producers, logistics service providers and freight carriers, who are the actors of the logistics sector in Turkey. Interviews with 1 leading producer Company, 1 logistics service provider company and 6 independent freight carriers were conducted as a qualitative research in order to examine the situation of these actors. As a result of this study, the problems faced by these three logistics actors were examined. In addition, the connection of the problem of each of these three actors with the other actors was examined. In the last section, all the data collected for the study was examined and a status analysis was conducted. As a result of the analyses, solutions for the future have been presented. Keywords: Logistics Sector, Problems of Logistics Sector in Turkey, Transportation Systems, Micro and Macro Scale Problems in Logistics, Logistics Actors