Darius Bazaras

MULTIMODAL APPROACH TO THE INTERNATIONAL TRANSIT TRANSPORT

Abstract In the article not only the problems of multi-modal and inter-modal conveyances in Lithuania and the concept of transit and the transit system stimulating factors are analysed, but also the modelling of transit transport and the flows of the loads are given. The main part of the article comes to the analysis of resent situation of Lithuania. In this part the place of transport sector in the market of transit services is analysed and the transit profit for Lithuanian economy is evaluated. The conclusions and proposals are given at the end of the article.

Analysis of the prospectives of intermodal transport and logistics centres in Lithuania

Abstract It is identified that the creation of regional logistics centres in Lithuania is one of the main measures of the improvement of transport‐related infrastructure in the country. These centres will be the first public Logistics Centres in Lithuania established according to contemporary requirements and will provide necessary co‐operation with big trading companies and other logistics centres in and outside Europe. Transport Corridors No I and No IX must be very important because Logistics Centres in Lithuania will have a significant impact on the business linked to separate regions and to the whole country. The benefits deriving from an increase of international multimodal transit traffic will be also related to the complementary and boosting activities of logistic services associated with the development of logistics centres network in Lithuania.

Analysis of the current logistics and transport challenges in the context of the changing environment

AbstractThe rapidly changing world determines changes in the business processes. Logistics and transport are the areas facing constant changes. Therefore, an important point is to analyse the current problems of logistics and transport within the context of the changing environment. For many years, the experts of the Dept of Logistics and Transport Management of the Faculty of Transport Engineering from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University have been pursuing research both, in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) in Lithuania and foreign countries. This research has been directed toward improvements to logistics and the entire supply chain in pursuit of economic, social and ecological competitiveness, an increase in the competitiveness and attractiveness of the transport system in the context of sustainable development, the impact of this system on the economic and social welfare of society, an increase in the competitiveness and attractiveness of the transport sector of improving the legal framework and the appl...

Theoretical Aspects of Logistics Training Process Management

Abstract Authors discuss about main training needs and problems in the logistics as main driving motive for learning and training process organization in the universities and at the non‐formal training places ‐ work places, courses and training organizations. All driving motives can be named as internal and external forces which influence persons. In many cases external driving motives are related to persons “positive pushing” direction, for example, integration and globalization process in business or implementation of the new technologies. The internal driving motives sometimes are related to problematical points of training, i. e. negative self‐estimation, negative view of environment and bad understanding of knowledges benefits in the persons practical life. The main problems and perspectives of logistics training process are named in this article. Main reasons for training process, methodology and training costs are described.

Analyzing the aspects of organising paratransit services in Vilnius

Abstract The main objective of the paper is to analyze some aspects of organising new paratransit services in Vilnius. The main presented scientific problem is the creation of a new transportation system integrating it into the existing one. The system in Vilnius is not well adapted to people with disabilities, and therefore special transportation services for people having impaired physical mobility do not meet the requirements established for paratransit services. To solve this problem, an objective of researching demand for new services in Vilnius, the impact of such service for the whole transport system and potential problems that could arise during the organisation and installation of new services have been set. In order to create such system, one needs to know the values of specific parameters identified with the help of an expert survey. Scientific literature and information obtained from the expert survey allow making a conclusion that new paratransit services are required and can be integrated i...

Competence and Capacity-Building Requirements in Transport and Logistics Market

Abstract The article analyses theoretical aspects of the qualitative assessment of logistics and transport specialists’ potential, as well as provides research results on competence and capacity-building process in preparation of logistics and transport specialists. The results enabled to identify problematic areas of graduate integration in the labour market and foresee the possible requirements for professional development. In some cases, internal motivation is related to problematic points or negative view from the environment, as well as poor understanding of knowledge benefits in the person’s practical life. Training and education is objectively at the meeting point between research, technological and organisational systems. In such conditions the objective of the education on logistics is to offer the customers the best possible service in the field of the transfer of knowledge in harmony with the trend in logistics programme development. The main problems and perspectives of logistics education and training process are discussed in this article.

Lithuania Transport Service Providers' Position in the Baltic Sea Region Transport Market

Assessment of Lithuanian road transport service providers’ position in the Baltic Sea region identified, that the Lithuanian road transportation market has the tendency of recovery after the economic and financial crisis. Lithuanian transport companies operating in the BSR and EU market are small - average 7 HGV in the company but they remain competitive in the area of quality service offered. It is defined significant renewal of HGVs fleet - more than thirty percent’s of vehicles have EURO-4 and EURO-5. Big transport companies are extending their service package and in the parallel with the transportation are proposing to the customers’ logistics service package or dedicated services.

Criteria System of Emergency Situations Risks Assessment in the Baltic Sea Ports

Abstract This paper reviews the principles of transportation risk assessment in the Baltic Sea ports and hinterland. The essential steps of assessment are the identification of primary criterions, the determining the underlying criterion groups and quantitative assessment of international environment indicators and nature, infrastructure indicators and organizational indicators on the basis of the multiple-criteria evaluation methods. Designed system of criteria creates a possibility for objective evaluation of risk management processes and allows planning objectively long-term risk management strategy in the ports according to certain economic development circumstances.

Evaluation of the Risk Management Issues in the Seaports of Latvia and Lithuania

This paper reviews the of transportation risk assessment in the Latvia and Lithuania ports. The essential steps of assessment are the identification of primary criterions, the determining the underlying criterion groups and quantitative assessment of international environment indicators and nature, infrastructure indicators and organizational indicators. Designed system of criteria creates a possibility for objective evaluation of risk management processes and allows planning objectively long-term risk management strategy in the Latvia and Lithuania ports according to certain economic development circumstances.