The Future of the European Logistics Centres as Nodal Objects of Intermodal Transport Infrastructure

• Authors: Lipińska-Słota Alina , Mindur Maciej
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

The article describes the general characteristics of logistics centres. In particular, functions, types and characteristics of the model logistics centre were presented. The logistics centres associated in Europlatforms have been described, focusing on those countries where the number of centres is the largest, i.e. Germany, Spain, France and Italy. The factors determining the decision making regarding the selection of the optimal location of a logistics centre in Europe have been discussed, and also the places currently enjoying the greatest interest in the logistics industry have been shown. The development perspectives of Polish logistic facilities are presented and factors influencing the investment attractiveness of Poland are described.

Keywords

EN

Europlatforms; European logistics centres; storage areas; supply chains; optimal logistic location

• Publisher: Międzynarodowa Wyższa Szkoła Logistyki i Transportu
• Journal: Logistics and Transport
• Year: 2018
• Volume: 38
• Pages: 41-52

Contributors

author

Lipińska-Słota Alina

• Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Katowicach

author

Mindur Maciej

• Politechnika Lubelska