Assessing the potential of Polish regions to develop intermodal transport

Abstract

Purpose: One of the most important factors for the development of intermodal transport is the potential of the country and its regions in this respect. The purpose of the article is to assess the potential of the Polish regions for the development of intermodal transport. Design/methodology/approach: In order to achieve the stated purpose of the article, a literature review on the determinants of intermodal transport development was carried out. It allowed to extract a set of key factors influencing the potential of regions for intermodal transport development. On this basis, a synthetic index for the assessment of the region's potential for the development of intermodal transport (IRPIT - Index of the Region's Potential for Intermodal Transport) was developed, based on a taxonomic measure of development in the form of the so-called Hellwig pattern. Findings: In the conducted research, the IRPIT indicator was determined for 16 regions (provinces) of Poland. Recommendations were indicated for provinces with lower levels of the indicator. Originality/value: The article presents a methodology for assessing the potential of Polish regions for the development of intermodal transport. The advantage of the developed indicator is the ability to evaluate regions and their linear order in terms of the analysed potential. Keywords: intermodal transport, regional potential assessment, taxonomy. Category of the paper: Research paper.