ZMIANA W STRUKTURZE PRZEWOZÓW LĄDOWYCH ŁADUNKÓW W ŚWIETLE WYZWAŃ ZRÓWNOWAŻONEGO ROZWOJU

The article analyzes and assesses the current structure of freight transport in Poland and other EU countries. Forecasts that will take place in the future perspective was also evaluated. The analysis was based on the secondary researches and the results were evaluated in terms of realizing the assumptions of the idea of sustainable development. In the paper will be attempted to answer questions about future trends within the European Commission’s objectives established because of the need to implement the idea of sustainable development. The results of the research indicated the chances of an modal shift from road to rail transport, which is in line with the paradigm of the modal shift. It is pointed out that in order to raise the probability of achieving the assumed goals related to modal shift, the focus should he ont the use of tools and coordination of activities that will help achieve the set goals.