KOOPERACJA KONKURENTÓW JAKO ELEMENT BUDOWY INTERMODALNYCH ŁAŃCUCHÓW TRANSPORTOWYCH

The article discusses the application of the idea of sharing logistics resources in transport chains using intermodal transport. Attention was focused on the impact of competitors cooperation on the possibility of increasing the share of intermodal transport of cargo transports. By presenting the existing cases of the above-mentioned cooperation, the author shows the possibilities of applying the concept of ‘sharing economy’ on the market of intermodal transport services and thereby increasing its share in overall transport. The article also sets up the conditions (inter alia organizational) that must be met to create, or increase cooperation in transport chains. The author states that the coopetition of small and medium-sized enterprises increases their competitive potential in the global market. At the same time, when coopetition is used to change the mode of transport to intermodal transport, in addition to qualitative and economic benefits, there are also wide range of environmental benefits. The author also states that there is a need to create programs supporting and promoting coopetition in specific areas.