The aim of this paper is to emphasize the role of the developing network of roads and motorways in the
Polish economy and its impact upon expanding competitive solutions in alliance with the ferry shipping
industry. The paper begins with an assessment of Poland within its geographical location in Europe and of
its economic connections with other European nations. The first part of the paper presents the current
situation of road infrastructure in Poland. The second part presents the proposed transport corridors which
cross a series of European countries and the plans for development of the sections of these routes located
in Poland. The next part assesses the advantages for Poland and for ferry shipping in particular.
