Security analysis of selected LNG maritime transport routes to Poland

Natural gas is considered a more environmentally friendly fuel than liquid fuels. Following the mastery of technology for building liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers and the reduction of costs for its transport and storage, there has been a rapid development of gas terminals. There is a shortage of raw materials on the primary market. Therefore, in addition to the price of gas, one must also take into account transport costs, identify risks, and ensure the security of regular supplies. Transport security is influenced by, among other things, the method of transport and the choice of gas producer. The specifics of the route and transport security depend on the geographical location of the exporter. The article discusses selected routes and adopts criteria that allow for the comparison of their specific features, which enables risk analysis and security assessment.INTRODUCTION
Analyzing the definition of transport (Latin: transportare – to carry across; to transport) as the movement of people and cargo (the object of transport) in space and time, using appropriate means (means of transport), several factors can be distinguished that influence the determination of criteria used to optimize this process. (…)

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