Methodological introduction to the carbon footprint evaluation of intermodal transport

Managing logistics processes from an environmental perspective is increasingly important in international supply chains. Essential elements of global are chains based on intermodal logistic units. The specificity this type shipment, which often involves several modes transport, requires a precise definition model boundaries and identification specific factors determining the level carbon footprint. This research focused identifying emissivity each transport stage. conducted study refers to emission evaluation guidelines gathered UN GHG Protocol. footprint (CF) commenced during case indicated need consider assigned transport. Hence selected such as US DEFRA, EPA, KOBiZE UNFCCC were engaged for better related stage process. In summary part, efficiency mode has been compared. sea freight was most efficient terms overall kg*eCO 2 per kilometre. shows that maritime taking into account weight goods transported distance, approximately 68% more than road However, it must be mentioned identify differences comprehensively, transshipment operations also taken scenario. Further steps recommendations have presented last section research.