Polskie porty morskie na rynkach usług portowych

Abstract

Polish seaports operate on international port services markets which are characterised by intense competition. In contested port hinterland, they compete for cargo and carriers’ interest among themselves, with foreign ports (mainly those located on the North Sea coasts and the southern coast of the Baltic Sea), as well as with land transport (including transcontinental connections). This competition undoubtedly contributes to undertaking activities to develop their production potential, to extend their offer of services, to improve  the quality of their services , as well as to implement solutions that aim to attract not only shippers and carriers, but also investors. The major Polish seaports are currently among the largest in the Baltic Sea region. The aim of this article is to present their competitive positions on the domestic and the Baltic Sea markets of port services. The goal of the implementation of the strategies adopted by these ports several years ago is to contribute to the improvement of their ability to compete, as well as their competitive positions.