Scientific paper ID 2789 : 2026/4

The article examines the role of digital platforms in the development of intermodal freight transport and their importance for increasing the efficiency, transparency, and sustainability of transport processes. The main characteristics of intermodal transport and the possibilities for integration between different modes of transport through the use of modern information and communication technologies are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the functions of digital freight platforms as a means of coordination between carriers, freight forwarders, logistics operators, and shippers.

The study systematizes the main advantages of implementing digital platforms, including the optimization of transport capacity, reduction of empty runs, automation of logistics processes, real-time cargo tracking, improvement of communication, and limitation of carbon emissions. The main challenges related to their implementation are also examined, including dependence on digital infrastructure, software compatibility issues, cybersecurity risks, and the difficult adaptation of parts of the transport sector to digital transformation.

Based on an analysis of statistical data from Eurostat and specialized market studies, it has been established that the use of digital platforms has significant potential for improving the efficiency of intermodal transport and supporting the sustainable development of the transport sector. The study concludes that digitalization is becoming a key factor for the competitiveness of transport companies and for the establishment of a more intelligent, connected, and environmentally sustainable logistics system.