Intermodal Line between Ploce and Brcko: Future Perspectives for the Pan-European Transport

¹ CEPS College "Center for business Studies", Kiseljak, Bosna and Hercegovina
² Skoda Auto University, Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic
³ RISEBA University of Applied Science, Riga, Latvia
⁴ University of Transport, Todor Kableshkov, Sofia, Bulgaria

^* Corresponding author: emil.velinov@savs.cz.

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to propose the intermodal logistics Corridor Vc, relying on the European Union transport policy, which will be in the function of regional development. The main goal is to analyze a potential route of freight intermodal transport between the ports of Ploče and Brčko in order to popularize this intermodal line at the international level. Among the most important activities in achieving this goal is the integration in the Euro corridor system. This integration is of crucial importance for companies to successfully execute their supply chain processes both domestically and internationally. The paper is based on the analysis of the current socio-economic situation and the condition of the intermodal transport system in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), as well as existing strategic studies and development plans. This paper sheds a light on the creation of a strong integrated intermodal freight transport network in BiH, that will be a quality alternative to other international intermodal flows from the aspect of shorter transport time, lower transport costs and more favorable ecological aspects of transportation.