The publication presents the results of an analysis of ferry transport in the Baltic Sea basin, with particular emphasis on the Świnoujście – Ystad sea motorway as an element of the Central European Transport Corridor CETC ROUTE 65. The companies competing in the Baltic ferry transport market are characterized. The transport potential, characteristics of ferries operated by shipping companies, and the infrastructure of the Ferry Terminal in Świnoujście are presented. Based on statistical data, an assessment of the volume of passenger, cargo, and transport vehicle traffic was carried out, indicating development trends in this area.1INTRODUCTION
The sea is the driving force of Europe. Maritime areas and coasts are of fundamental importance for Europe’s prosperity. They constitute trade routes, regulate the climate, are a source of food and natural resources, and are also a favorite place for living and recreation.
In many EU member states, growth in the maritime economy exceeds overall economic growth, especially in regions active in the field of maritime logistics.
The maritime industry, maritime services, and coastal areas are the source of 40% of the EU’s GDP.
International maritime trade accounts for over 75% of total global trade turnover [11]. The internationalization and globalization of the economy are the main factors in the dynamic development of maritime transport. In total, ships carry about 90% of goods in trade between the EU and the rest of the world.
These goods are essential for the European and global economy. Maritime transport plays a dominant role in handling trade exchange for countries located in the Baltic Sea Region. In Poland’s trade exchange with Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway, the share of maritime transport is over 90%.
“Research and modeling of an integrated intermodal transport system in the West Pomeranian region with particular emphasis on the North-South Central European Transport Corridor”, a development project carried out under the direction of Cz. Christowa at the Maritime University of Szczecin, financed by the National Centre (…)
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Source: Logistyka Magazine 4/2011