Rozwój centrów logistycznych w systemie logistycznym Litwy
ENThe paper discusses the development of logistics centres in Lithuania. Logistics sector contributes a substantial portion into the Lithuanian GDP. To stimulate the growth of the TSL sector in the country, Lithuania gives preference to investments aimed to expand transport infrastructure, be it linear or point. Lithuanian logistics centres which are actively supported by the government will become important nodes in the national but also in European transportation system offering a wide range of TSL services and providing conditions for smooth flow of goods in international supply chains. Public Logistics Centres develop in points that are best placed for this function where big flows of cargo transported by different modes of transportation represent high demand for professional logistics services. Such strategic locations within transportation corridors include: Vilnius, Kaunas, and Klaipeda, which host the currently constructed Vilnius Public Logistics Centre, Kaunas Public Logistics Centre, and Klaipeda Public Logistics Centre. Logistics centres with intermodal terminal will extend over the area between 50 and 300 ha each. Intermodal terminals in Vilnius and Kaunas are already working meaning the 1st stage of construction works has been completed. Officially, terminals were opened back in 2015. Logistics projects, such as the construction of logistics centres, are the first of their kind in Lithuania. Keywords: transport and logistics infrastructure, Lithuania.
