A Comparative Analysis of the Logistic Capabilities of Selected Land Intermodal Terminals: The Polish Case Study for States of Emergency

The NATO process of civil emergency planning (CEP) is a tool that allows the Allied forces to extend their logistic support capabilities in crisis periods and on a war footing. The civil logistic infrastructure is a “backbone” of national logistic systems. The Allies’ strategic concept has increased reliance on general civil resources and transportation assets to meet military requirements for strategic and operational mobility and sustain operational forces. The following study presents a conceptual model for evaluating the logistic capabilities of land intermodal terminals, discussed in the example of Poland, using methods implemented in management and quality sciences. The results can help configure logistic transport chains and evaluate capabilities to provide logistic services to potential recipients during crises and war. Intermodal transport is a typical service implemented by sea-land transport chains, where land facilities serve as essential elements. Therefore, land intermodal terminals play a crucial role in the state’s logistic system and logistic support when a crisis or a conflict is in progress. It is mainly applied to support national and allied forces in the joint operations area.