Determining Logistical Strategies to Mitigate Supply Chain Disruptions in Maritime Shipping for a Resilient and Sustainable Global Economy

Murat Koray, Ercan Kaya and M. Hakan Keskin ()
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Murat Koray: International Trade and Logistics Department, Istanbul Kent University, Merkez Mahallesi, Cendere Caddesi, Nu: 24, Kağıthane, Istanbul 34406, Türkiye
Ercan Kaya: Association for Research and Diplomacy, Karaman Mahallesi Tuna Caddesi Karaman Dernekler Yerleşkesi No: 59, Nilüfer, Bursa 16130, Türkiye
M. Hakan Keskin: International Trade and Logistics Department, Istanbul Kent University, Merkez Mahallesi, Cendere Caddesi, Nu: 24, Kağıthane, Istanbul 34406, Türkiye

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 12, 1-24

Abstract: International trade plays a pivotal role in shaping global supply chains, which are increasingly vulnerable to disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions, pandemics, and environmental disasters. These disturbances, particularly in maritime logistics, can trigger cascading effects across global industries. This study aims to identify and prioritize strategic responses to such disruptions by employing a combined qualitative exploratory approach and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Expert judgments were obtained from 32 senior professionals across the maritime logistics and port management sectors during a structured evaluation conducted in the second quarter of 2025. AHP was utilized to systematically assess these inputs and determine the relative importance of resilience strategies. The results emphasize the need for adaptive, proactive, and sustainable logistics approaches to ensure long-term stability in maritime trade. By bridging a gap in the literature concerning integrated assessment of disruption responses, the study offers valuable insights for industry stakeholders and policymakers navigating an increasingly volatile global trade environment.

Keywords: maritime shipping; supply chain disruptions; global economy; sustainable logistics; resilient strategies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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