Logistic sector's effects on international trade in Turkey (Automotive industry example)

Logistic sector; began with the invention of wheel in history, has continued to develop with the service concept that has shown itself wherever there is supply and demand until today.Logistic sector is entered consept between strategic sectors for countries nowadays. By focusing logistic activities , countries aims to provide cost advantage. Our country has serious advantages in terms of geopolitical position in logistik sector.3 sides with seas, border with a lot of country and being on the transit trade routes increases the likelihood of big logistic base of Turkey.Logistic sector and foreign trade concepts interact with each other indirectly even if not directly.Country's increase in the volume of foreign trade, trading with overseas countries enables development of logistic prosesses as well at the same time. Otomotiv industry has a serious market share among the countries.Our country are progressing with self improvement every passing time period in otomotiv industry. As a country our policy is always to move the otomotiv industy forward and to elevating the export figures.State and authorized ministries add values to sector with their supports.In this study research have been made on Turkey's logistic sector, logistic sector's interaction with foreign trade and contributions of otomotiv sector to foreign trade volume.