The Significance of The Hinterland of The Port of Bar for the Development of Montenegro's Blue Economy Highlighting Intermodal Transport

Countries strive to diversify their economy. The goal is for income from economic activities to come from as many different economic branches as possible. Montenegro has a special interest in diversifying its economy, which today is significantly dependent on tourism. This goal can be achieved by creating a Montenegrin logistics product that will be exported to the countries of the region. The subject of this paper is an overview of the importance of the countries in the hinterland of the Port of Bar in intermodal transport, as well as their connection with Montenegro through high-quality road and railway infrastructure. The aim of the paper is to highlight the significance of developing the Montenegrin logistics product for the country’s economy and to identify the entities that will be involved in its creation. The main hypothesis of this paper states that the Montenegrin logistics product, including activities within Montenegro’s blue economy, will contribute to the diversification of the Montenegrin economy and the general growth of the Montenegrin economy. The results of this paper can help Montenegro’s state administration create strategies aimed at the development of the Montenegrin economy.