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T-1B1b-TE-9 - Shift from heavy truck to sea

Background

IPCC WG3 definition: .

Sea transport is a relatively efficient mode of transport, with lower emissions per unit of weight and distance. However, shipping is associated with other environmental hazards such as water, air and sound pollution.

Sustainability Category: Amber

Amber

This transition element has only moderate climate impact but may be necessary for maintaining urban needs, with a clear pathway to decarbonization. While not aligned with net-zero targets, this transition element is actively improving the emissions profile and represents intermediate performance on the path to sustainability.

Transition Element

  • Type of shift: Type Shift
  • Activity: TBD
  • Operation: TBD
  • ATOC: TBD

Activities

⁠ Shift from:
Sustainability category: Red T-1B1b-A-1 - Petrol HGV
Sustainability category: Red T-1B1b-A-2 - Diesel HGV
⁠ Shift to:
Sustainability category: Red T-1B4b-A-1 - Sea freight

Parameters

Parameter Unit Description

YAML Specification

sustainability: amber
version: 2.0.1
type: shift
longName: Shift from Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) heavy trucks to diesel marine
  freight transport.
shortName: Heavy truck to diesel marine
description: Shift tonne kilometer from diesel heavy trucks to ship freight in tonne
  kilometer to fulfill the need of logistics
unitOfMeasure: tonne_km
cohort:
  expression: '1'
shiftFrom:
  atoc:
    expression: '1'
  chains:
  - chain: diesel_heavy_trucks
  - chain: petrol_heavy_trucks
shiftTo:
  atoc:
    expression: '1'
  chains:
  - chain: ship_freight
cobenefits:
- air_quality
- reduced_noise
- reduced_accidents
- less_congestion