CHAPTERS AUTHORS: Editorial review of the monograph entitled: “The concept of the development Bado Ján – chapter 5 of multimodal freight transport in the Trans Tritia area. Strategy and action plans Danišovič Peter – chapter 5 for the Polish-Czech-Slovak cross-border area” edited by: K. Dohn, L. Knop, M. Kramarz, Dávid Andrej – chapters 4 E. Przybylska, Z. Żebrucki Concept of the development of multimodal freight transport in the Trans Tritia area Tritia in the Trans transport of multimodal freight of the development Concept Dohn Katarzyna – chapters 3, 6, 7 Fišer Vladimír – chapter 4 The reviewed “The concept of the development of multimodal freight transport Forman Petr – chapter 4 in the Trans Tritia area. Strategy and action plans for the Polish-Czech-Slovak cross- Concept of the development Gašparík Jozef – chapter 4 border area” is an original, creative elaboration and I recommend it for publication. Harant Pavol – chapter 5 I perceive the book’s advantages both in the selection of the scope of the issues, as well of multimodal freight transport as its presentation and proposed solutions constituting the scientific value of the book. Kajánek Pavol – chapter 5 Such outstanding work is the result of combining the complementary competencies Komínek Radovan – chapter 4 and knowledge of authors specializing in supply chain management, transport, in the Trans Tritia area Knop Lilla – chapters 3, 6, 7 and logistics services. The book is a study worth publishing, either as a textbook for students Kramarz Marzena – chapters 3, 6, 7 and management staff, or as a monograph that scientific effects will be used in research. The book is characterized by the originality of statements with a friendly and logical Strategy and action plans for the Polish-Czech-Slovak Krawucka Aleksandra – chapter 1 presentation of the essence of multimodal transport. The book is characterized by Krupička Jan – kapitola 9.2 the originality of statements, with a friendly and logical presentation of the essence cross-border area Machciník Štefan – chapter 5 of multimodal transport. The book is thematically coherent, its content fits into the concept of sustainable development of cross-border regions and is a valuable source of knowledge Ondrejka Roman – chapter 5 in the development of multimodal freight transport. Moreover, the presented research Ondruš Ján – chapters 4 results fit into the guidelines of current transport policies: regional, national and European. Pitoňák Martin – chapter 5 Dr hab. inż. Beata Skowron-Grabowska, Przybylska Edyta - chapters 3, 6, 7 Professor of the Częstochowa University of Technology Santarius Pavel – chapter 4 Szymborski Andrzej – chapter 2 Editoři: Trnka Michal – chapter 5 Katarzyna Dohn, Lilla Knop, Marzena Kramarz, Edyta Przybylska, Zbigniew Żebrucki Zuziak Ľuboš – chapter 5 Żebrucki Zbigniew – kapitoly 3, 6, 7 Publikacja powstała w ramach projektu współfinansowanego ze środków Europejskiego Funduszu Rozwoju Regionalnego w ramach programu Interreg Central Europe Gliwice 2020 CHAPTERS AUTHORS: Editorial review of the monograph entitled: “The concept of the development Bado Ján – chapter 5 of multimodal freight transport in the Trans Tritia area. Strategy and action plans Danišovič Peter – chapter 5 for the Polish-Czech-Slovak cross-border area” edited by: K. Dohn, L. Knop, M. Kramarz, Dávid Andrej – chapters 4 E. Przybylska, Z. Żebrucki Concept of the development of multimodal freight transport in the Trans Tritia area Tritia in the Trans transport of multimodal freight of the development Concept Dohn Katarzyna – chapters 3, 6, 7 Fišer Vladimír – chapter 4 The reviewed “The concept of the development of multimodal freight transport Forman Petr – chapter 4 in the Trans Tritia area. Strategy and action plans for the Polish-Czech-Slovak cross- Concept of the development Gašparík Jozef – chapter 4 border area” is an original, creative elaboration and I recommend it for publication. Harant Pavol – chapter 5 I perceive the book’s advantages both in the selection of the scope of the issues, as well of multimodal freight transport as its presentation and proposed solutions constituting the scientific value of the book. Kajánek Pavol – chapter 5 Such outstanding work is the result of combining the complementary competencies Komínek Radovan – chapter 4 and knowledge of authors specializing in supply chain management, transport, in the Trans Tritia area Knop Lilla – chapters 3, 6, 7 and logistics services. The book is a study worth publishing, either as a textbook for students Kramarz Marzena – chapters 3, 6, 7 and management staff, or as a monograph that scientific effects will be used in research. The book is characterized by the originality of statements with a friendly and logical Strategy and action plans for the Polish-Czech-Slovak Krawucka Aleksandra – chapter 1 presentation of the essence of multimodal transport. The book is characterized by Krupička Jan – kapitola 9.2 the originality of statements, with a friendly and logical presentation of the essence cross-border area Machciník Štefan – chapter 5 of multimodal transport. The book is thematically coherent, its content fits into the concept of sustainable development of cross-border regions and is a valuable source of knowledge Ondrejka Roman – chapter 5 in the development of multimodal freight transport. Moreover, the presented research Ondruš Ján – chapters 4 results fit into the guidelines of current transport policies: regional, national and European. Pitoňák Martin – chapter 5 Dr hab. inż. Beata Skowron-Grabowska, Przybylska Edyta - chapters 3, 6, 7 Professor of the Częstochowa University of Technology Santarius Pavel – chapter 4 Szymborski Andrzej – chapter 2 Editoři: Trnka Michal – chapter 5 Katarzyna Dohn, Lilla Knop, Marzena Kramarz, Edyta Przybylska, Zbigniew Żebrucki Zuziak Ľuboš – chapter 5 Żebrucki Zbigniew – kapitoly 3, 6, 7 Publikacja powstała w ramach projektu współfinansowanego ze środków Europejskiego Funduszu Rozwoju Regionalnego w ramach programu Interreg Central Europe Gliwice 2020 Concept of the development of multimodal freight transport in the Trans Tritia area Strategy and action plans for the Polish-Czech-Slovak cross-border area Edited by: Katarzyna Dohn, Lilla Knop, Marzena Kramarz, Edyta Przybylska, Zbigniew Żebrucki Gliwice 2020 The publication was created as part of a project co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund under the Interreg Central Europe program Concept of the development of multimodal freight transport in the Trans Tritia area. Strategy and action plans for the Polish-Czech-Slovak cross-border area. Edited by: Katarzyna Dohn, Lilla Knop, Marzena Kramarz, Edyta Przybylska, Zbigniew Żebrucki Editorial review: Dr hab. inż. Beata Skowron-Grabowska, Professor of the Czestochowa University of Technology Project Leader: Upper Silesian Agency for Entrepreneurship and Development Ltd., Poland Project Partners: The Union for the Development of the Moravian-Silesian Region, The Czech Republic Transport Research Institute, JSC., Slovakia Transport Designing, Ltd., The Czech Republic University of Žilina, Slovakia ISBN 978–83-7285–958–7 In edition of 20 pieces. Publication free of charge. Project Trans Tritia – Improving coordination and planning of freight transport on Trans Tritia project territory was implemented within INTERREG Central Europe Programme in the frame of European Regional Development Fund. Project duration: 01.09.2017 – 30.11.2020 Project index no.: CE960 Website: http://interreg-central.eu/Content.Node/TRANS-TRITIA.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transtritia/ Contact details: [email protected] The sole responsibility for the content of the publication lies with the authors. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Union. Table of contents: 1. Introduction . 5 2. Executive Summary ................................................ ���� 9 3. Strategy of multimodal freight transport development in the TRANS TRITIA area ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������17 3.1. Strategic assumptions for the development of multimodal transport in the TRANS TRITIA area . 17 3.2. Strategic challenges for the development of multimodal transport in the TRANS TRITIA area ��������������������������������������������������������������19 3.3. Strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats of multimodal transport in the TRANS TRITIA area . .25 3.4. Mission, vision, strategic goals of multimodal transport development in the TRANS TRITIA area �����������������������������������������������������28 3.5. Key projects for the development of multimodal transport in the TRANS TRITIA area ������������������������������������������������������������� 32 4. Multimodal freight transport across the TRANS TRITIA area till 2030 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 37 4.1. Inland waterway on the TRANS TRITIA area . 37 4.2. Railways on the TRANS TRITIA area ������������������������������������������������������������� 43 4.3. Intermodal logistic centers/terminals on the TRANS TRITIA area �����49 5. Transport Model �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������59 5.1. The basis of the model of the TRANS TRITIA multimodal potential �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������59 5.2. Zoning of the modelled area ����������������������������������������������������������������������������61