| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1065901 | Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Fuel use and air emission consequences of using the Soo Locks for Great Lakes coal shipping are considered. By including all major origin/destination route-specific characteristics, it is seen, in contrast to many industry and government publications, that a switch primarily to rail would reduce fuel use and air emissions. The consequences of the extra pollutants are calculated based on existing offset/permit prices and marginal damage estimations. It is likely that emission costs are well below the purported economies of scale savings from vessel shipping.
► The paper provides fuel use and air emissions estimates for using shipping and rail for an important US cargo route. ► While there are variations in detail, the results of a number of simulations are robust and suggest a switch primarily to rail would reduce fuel use and air emissions. ► Emission costs are likely below the economies of scale associated with vessel shipping.
