A study on the charter type choice of turkish general cargo and drybulk shipowners


Ozer T., ÇETİN İ. B.

Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics, cilt.28, sa.2, ss.203-226, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Özet
  • Cilt numarası: 28 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2012
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ajsl.2012.08.004
  • Dergi Adı: Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.203-226
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Charter Types, Chartering, Turkish Dry Bulk Shipping, Turkish General Cargo Shipping
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The purpose of this study is to determine the most often preferred charter types by Turkish general cargo and dry bulk shipowners and investigate the criteria which affect and determine the selection of charter types. In the study, the methodology utilized constitutes literature review, in-depth interview and survey. The data gained through the survey was processed, through which the means were found out and exposed to factor analysis. The study reveals that Turkish shipowners mostly prefer voyage charter. Another point revealed through the study is that shipowners consider the risk in the selected charter type, reliability of charterer, condition of the operated ship relatively important over the others in deciding on the charter types. Copyright © 2012, The Korean Association of Shipping and Logistics, Inc.