Modele funkcjonowania i rozwój terminali intermodalnych na przykładzie województwa wielkopolskiego

Abstract

The article presents the results of research conducted between 2013 and 2016 on intermodal transport in the Greater Poland Voivodeship, with particular emphasis on intermodal terminals operational models. In addition, the authors highlighted the barriers to the development of terminals encountered by terminal operators or potential investors. One can observe the coexistence of four models the functioning of intermodal transport in Wielkopolska. In the first one, intermodal terminal is a kind of a gate of the maritime ports. The role of the terminal is the extension of the port logistics chain in the inland regions. In the second model, intermodal transport offers additional services offered by logistics firms. In the third model, terminals offer additional services to the industrial parks or special economic zones. In the last model the terminals are located near the industrial plants with high requirements for transport services. Our study indicated that all four models are operational on the regional market. It also indicated the need for model financial support for terminals from the UE funds, which indicate whether to invest in one or two big terminals in the region or a net of several smaller ones. In addition to the necessity of investment it is to increase of awareness among entrepreneurs and public administration