• From ’zero problems’ to zero trade - Al-Monitor : the Pulse of the Middle East
    http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2015/02/turkey-zero-problems-to-zero-trade.html#

    Following the loss of transit routes through Syria, Turkish exporters shifted their routes to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries by organizing Ro-Ro ferries between Iskendurun and Port Said. This route was regulated by agreements signed between Turkey-Egypt and Egypt-Saudi Arabia in 2012. If a new agreement cannot be reached with Egypt, Turkish exporters will suffer heavily.

    Serafettin Asut, chairman of the Mersin Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said, “We have two alternatives. Either we will persuade Egypt or send ships carrying our goods through the Suez Canal. This, of course, means higher costs.” Problems with Libya and Egypt will increase the pressure on the Turkish economy, which is already sending warning signals. But Erdogan’s uncompromising attitude is limiting the maneuvering room of the Turkish government, even if it’s willing to be flexible.

    De la conséquence des conflits sur les routes commerciales. On en avait déjà parlé ici : http://seenthis.net/messages/346204