Problemy Transportu i Logistyki

Multipurpose development of the lower Vistula will benefit in various areas of the economy in: transport, tourism, energy, flood protection, agriculture and forestry (reduction of losses associated with drought). The aim of the work is to demonstrate that the multipurpose development of inland waterways is a current and important challenge for the economy, especially for the competitive position of seaports. This problem will be presented on the example of the lower Vistula. In the research was used the method of cost / benefit analysis. In light of the problems associated with excessive overload of road and rail transport infrastructure, the use of inland waterway transport in the hinterland of seaports Gdańsk and Gdynia would provide the additional benefit of reducing costs of transport and, external costs, however the most important result, will to strengthen the competitive position of the port of Tri-City and to increase state revenues. Research has shown that the economic cost / benefit ratio of multipurpose development of the Lower Vistula River stands at 6.11, which testifies to the high profitability of the project.