The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is a strategic international organization aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and increasing trade volume among member states. The foreign trade performance of this international body's members varies depending on factors such as geographical location, economic structure, logistics infrastructure, and integration with global trade. In particular, the Logistics Performance Index (LPI) serves as a key indicator for analyzing these differences. The study identifies that while Turkey provides a significant logistics advantage through its strategic location, landlocked countries like Kazakhstan face higher logistics costs. The results of the research demonstrate a strong positive correlation between LPI scores, foreign trade volume, and GDP per capita; indicating that member states with advanced logistics infrastructures, such as Turkey and Kazakhstan, maintain a more competitive position in global trade. Furthermore, it is concluded that strategic projects like the "Middle Corridor" will deepen regional integration by reducing trade barriers among member states.
Emrullah Bardakçı (Thu,) studied this question.