Wpływ infrastruktury transportu na rozwój klastrów na przykładzie regionu łódzkiego

The article presents theoretical considerations on the causes of the formation and develop- ment of clusters. Made to identify factors that make these processes. Presents the characteristics of the key elements of transport infrastructure, both those already existing in the region of Łódź and planned by the central and local government. Based on the theoretical dependence and forecasts made by general government has been to identify specific places in which already exist or will arise in the future logistics clusters. Particular attention has been paid here to the role played by transport infrastructure. The result is forecast covers the development of logistics clusters in the region of Łódź. Presented factors that confirm the possibility of implementing developed forecasts as well as its potential risks.