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Middle Black Sea logistics and maritime security

Overview

The Middle Black Sea region is focusing on logistics infrastructure and maritime security. The Middle Black Sea Development Agency (OKA) has moved into the field study phase of its Logistics Master Plan, targeting the provinces of Samsun, Amasya, Çorum, and Tokat. This initiative involves mapping transportation structures and identifying bottlenecks to improve regional competitiveness through stakeholder consultations regarding port, railway, and highway integration.

Concurrently, the Samsun Industrialists and Businessmen Association (SAMSİAD) has proposed an international ‘Black Sea Trade and Logistics Security Summit’ in Samsun. This proposal seeks to address risks to energy, food, and environmental security caused by the Russia-Ukraine war. The initiative highlights significant maritime congestion, noting that as of August 2026, approximately 100 ships were waiting in Black Sea ports and anchorages, with a substantial number located in the Samsun and Sinop areas.

Entities

Samsun · Tokat · SAMSİAD · Çorum · International Maritime Organization

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    SAMSİAD proposes Black Sea trade and logistics security summit in Samsun

    SAMSİAD President Süleyman Ferşat Eldemir has proposed an international summit in Samsun to address maritime security, logistics, and environmental risks in the Black Sea region.

  2. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Middle Black Sea Logistics Master Plan enters field study phase

    The Middle Black Sea Development Agency has begun field studies for a logistics master plan covering Samsun, Amasya, Çorum, and Tokat to improve regional transport and competitiveness.

Sources

dunya.com · gazetearena.com · gazeterize.com · haberport.com · medyagazete.com · sondakika.com