Zeszyt naukowy - całość - Wydział ZarzÄ dzania i Ekonomiki Usług

160 Magdalena Kaup, Maja Chmielewska-PrzybyszIMPACT OF LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS ON THE FUNCTIONINGOF CONTAINER TERMINALS IN POLISH SEAPORTSSummaryConstant growth of the competition between Baltic ports requires systematic monitoringof changes at the European transportation service market which has to be carriedout in order to improve the effeciency of services offered by domestic seaports. It playsa significant role expecially in liner containers transportation performed within the Balticregion where the only chance of rasing ports competitiveness is to reduce vessels handlingtime in ports.Containers trans-shipment in Polish seaports are increasing and gaining a greatimportance in comparison with other handling cargoes. Taking into consideration a risein turnover which causes increasing of vessel handling time in ports the opportunityto improve efficiency is to introduce modern logistic solutions in containers trans-shipment.The article shows the essential role of modern logistic solutions in developmentof Polish seaports functioning. Nowadays, introducing of computer systems and theirsoftware allow to improve the efficiency of container terminals in cargoes and meansof transportation services.Translated by Maja Chmielewska-Przybysz