Analysis of Szczecin Waterways in Terms of their Use to Handle Freight Transport in Urban Areas

This article presents the potential of the port of Szczecin in terms of the possible use of inland waterways to handle and transport goods within the city of Szczecin. It proposes a new form of transport organization based on the original concept of the use of interim container terminals, arranged in a number of key points in the city with an adequate structure of the quays. The term interim container terminals is understood as undeveloped or developed paved yards at the quays with access to road and/or rail transport. These terminals would be supported by mobile equipment such as reachstacker vehicles or fixed cargo handling equipment. The use of this type of solution would enable the reduction or even complete elimination of freight transport handled by large-volume road transport.