Shipping policy of agri-food products and the formation of food markets in Georgia
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2021
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MATEC Web of Conferences Volume 339 (2021)
Abstract
The article evaluates an importance of shipment in economic
growth and the development of food markets. Delays caused in shipment
of agri-food products due to the COVID-19 pandemic are analyzed,
problems in logistics are identified. It is argued that by identifying
challenges in the shipment system and developing effective policy
mechanisms, it is possible to create food markets that meet the changing
requirements. The qualty of impact-emergency matrix identifies challenges
in food shipment policy: weak political support, legislative vacuum on
shipping and food market standards, non-compliance of regulatory rules
with regulations of other countries, low level of digitalization of shipments,
policies to maintain food prices in case of increase in shipment costs, etc.
The article concludes that the correlation between food production and its
shipment rates is positive, however, insufficient to impact economic
growth. Pursuing a transport-stimulating policy will lead to the
diversification of the food markets, especially in European markets.
Considering the development of the food market and the challenges
identified in the field of shipment policy, recommendations have been
developed towards policy priorities and directions of the development of
food markets.
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International Conference on Sustainable Transport System and Maritime Logistics (ISTSML 2021) Volume 339, Batumi, Georgia, June 24, 2021