The Concept of the Development of Intermodal Transport Network Illustrated by Polish Market

Abstract

The presented research focuses on the development of an intermodal transport system in Europe. The model for a national intermodal transport network is presented based on conditioning of Poland. It proposes the location of intermodal terminals including port, regional, local and transit terminals. It also gives the forecast of intermodal units transhipments by the year 2030. Organizational solutions that provide for significant improvement to the quality of intermodal transport are suggested. The paper ends with the Authors’ conclusions of a specific and strategic nature.

Keywords

• intermodal transport
• transhipment points
• transport efficiency