Explaining the Geopolitics of Maritime Transit Infrastructure Capacities in Sea-Based Country Progress

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran.

2 Professor of Political Geography, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

One of the most important transit advantages of the country is the country's coastal location, which has doubled the value of its transit and has given another meaning to the country's land transit positions. On the other hand, seaport is directly related to the geopolitical position of the country and has an undeniable necessity to achieve the country's superior transit and communication position. In this regard, the development of transit in today's interconnected world is driven by a network of global logistics activities, and the existence of a competitive network of global logistics services forms the backbone of international trade. Therefore, by understanding this necessity and the importance of the role of providing maritime logistics, it is inevitable and, on this basis, it can be the basis for the country to reach the international crossroads and become a pole in transit. Realizing this important by providing the desired infrastructure is nothing but turning Iran into a transit and commercial hub in the region and the world. But the achievement and provision of this important thing requires pathology and identifying the challenges and obstacles that exist in this direction, so that possible policy and executive proposals can be made in order to improve the maritime transit infrastructure in the horizon of the development of the country's sea base.

Highlights

  • The maritime position is one of the most significant transit advantages of the country, serving as the foundation for establishing the nation as a crossroads of international communications and a transit hub in the region and the world.
  • Developing maritime logistics infrastructure is essential for realizing the country's maritime potential, requiring a thorough assessment and identification of challenges and obstacles.
  • Providing maritime infrastructure and facilities, along with modernizing the maritime and port fleet, are key recommendations of this study to enhance Iran's transit position.

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