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The impacts of covid-19 on maritime sector: the case study of India

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  • NIFOROU, ARGYRO-CHRISTINA
  • METAXAS, THEODORE

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The aim of this article is to examine the impacts that COVID-19 has over maritime sector and especially how it effects the set transportation in India. In order to better appreciate resilience in the maritime industry, the study conducted secondary research to identify the impacts of COVID-19 in Indian economy, supply chain and crew changes. The COVID-19 pandemic had a tremendous impact on every aspect of our lives, including the maritime industry. This industry, which is responsible for transporting 80% of global, has been hit hard by the pandemic since 2020. From disruptions in the global supply chain to the global economy and crew changes, the impact of COVID-19 on the maritime industry has been unprecedented. This paper will represent the factors of the pandemic and how it has affected maritime. The study reckon that the contribution of this work will spread awareness to the public about the problem that has been created in the last three years

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  • Niforou, Argyro-Christina & Metaxas, Theodore, 2024. "The impacts of covid-19 on maritime sector: the case study of India," MPRA Paper 123492, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    Keywords

    COVID-19; Maritime sector; sea transportation; supply chain; crew change crisis; India;
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    JEL classification:

    • F10 - International Economics - - Trade - - - General
    • F19 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Other
    • L91 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities - - - Transportation: General
    • O53 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Asia including Middle East

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