Calculating and decreasing cargo’s carbon footprint

Cutting transport emissions starts with understanding the environmental impact of the journey, which is easier said than done.

Transport and Mobility

Climate Change and Environment

Energy

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Fuel, vessel type, speed, load, route – all these parameters make it extremely difficult for container shipping companies to accurately calculate and ultimately reduce CO2 emissions. But this could soon change thanks to the work of the CO2NTROL project. The project developed a fully integrated end-to‑end solution for planning, managing and tracking shipments, to opt for the journeys with minimal impact on the environment. Not only will the solution help ship operators calculate their carbon footprint using accurate data, it will also provide them with an optimal route in terms of CO2 emissions from pickup to delivery.

Keywords

CO2ntrol, waterborne transport, CINEA, sustainability, EU-funded, research, shipping, freight, inland waterway, port, alternative fuel, wind, methanol