INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL SCIENCES STUDIES JOURNAL, cilt.8, sa.97, ss.1218-1223, 2022 (Hakemli Dergi)
Blockchain is an emerging technology that is considered by many to be a disruptive core
technology. In this study, an evaluation was made on the use and awareness of the blockchain in
port logistics in our country. A semi-structured interview technique was used to interview with the
managers of the ports in different geographic areas of Turkey. In the qualitative research, the
blockchain awareness level of eighteen port managers was determined. The participants of
interview had received seven different questions by online and/or face to face. Some implications
have been made on the use of blockchain in port logistics. When the answers reviewed, it has seen
that the usage areas of the blockchain awareness is relatively high and especially been associated
with financial transactions. At the same time, there has been no consensus observed on whether
usage of this technology is beneficial. It is expected that this study will benefit researchers who
want to study the use of blockchain in maritime and port logistics in the future.