Highlights A logit modal split model assesses the implications of a possible Mediterranean SECA. A road-only route is compared to a combined-transport one involving a ferry service. The stricter SECA sulphur limits lead to a 5–17% modal shift towards the land route. Significant improvements concerning CO2, PM, NOx and SO2 emissions are expected. The poor environmental performance of Ro-Pax vessels is due to their high speed.

    Abstract In view of the ongoing discussions concerning the possible designation of the Mediterranean Sea as a Sulphur Emission Control Area (SECA), a modal split model was applied to a case involving the transportation of consolidated cargoes between Thessaloniki, Greece and industrial hubs of northern Germany. A road-only option was assessed against a combined-transport route involving a ferry (Greece–Italy) and a truck-on-train (Italy–Austria) service. The logit model used considers two variables as determinants of the modal selection: transport cost and time. The data are derived from interviews with a small transport service provider, typical for Greece, and are based on actual trips made (revealed preferences). The results predict that the designation of the Mediterranean as a SECA will cause a modal shift in favour of the road-only route by 5.2%, which under certain assumptions can reach 17.1%. However, the environmental implications of the resulting modal choices, calculated through the EcoTransIT World web based tool, are positive in relation to all emissions examined. This is attributed to the longer distance of the combined-transport option in comparison to the road-only one and, the poor environmental performance of the Ro-Pax vessels basically due to the need to maintain a relatively high speed.


    Zugriff

    Zugriff prüfen

    Verfügbarkeit in meiner Bibliothek prüfen

    Bestellung bei Subito €


    Exportieren, teilen und zitieren



    Titel :

    The possible designation of the Mediterranean Sea as a SECA: A case study




    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2013-01-01


    Format / Umfang :

    17 pages




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch





    Carrière SECA à Vannes,

    Online Contents | 1994


    SPORT - CART - Laguna Seca

    Online Contents | 1999


    SECA celebrates 50th anniversary

    Patri, Gilles | Online Contents | 1997


    DESIGNATION DEVICE AND DESIGNATION METHOD OF TRAVEL ROUTE

    TSURUOKA NORIYUKI | Europäisches Patentamt | 2021

    Freier Zugriff