Digitalization process in international logistics industry area and impacts on Turkey

Information systems and digital activities serve as a roadmap for international trade. The logistics sector in supply chain management has also been involved in the direction and change process provided by technology. Industry 4.0's contact with logistics leads to the proliferation of productive areas in the sector. Processes from raw material production to final delivery include a comprehensive field of activity. In order to gain a competitive advantage globally, logistics companies should be familiar with all digital systems. In international transport, rather than moving the cargo; This includes a network of operations ranging from storage, inventory, customs clearance and product returns. The use of artificial intelligence and intelligent robots, especially in warehouse management; By reducing the error rates in transactions, it provides support to companies in speed and follow-up issues. There is a multi-stakeholder system structure in logistics. Blockchain technology provides data domination, transparency and collaboration. In the sector, trials have been carried out and are among the issues that are given importance. As a natural consequence of the information systems and technological innovations in the world, the effect of industry 4.0 is also experienced in our country. Adapting traditional business models to the digital system offered by the new age; contributes to sustainable processes, global competitiveness and workforce management. Keywords :Digitization, Industry 4.0, Intelligent Robots, Blockchain.