U.S. Department of Transportation, Climate Change Center Climate Strategies That Work: Freight Operational Strategies

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• Corporate Creators:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Secretary of Transportation. Climate Change Center
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Guidelines
  • Energy
  • Exhaust gases
  • Polluting gases
  • Greenhouse gases
  • Climate change
  • Sustainable transportation
  • Transportation planning
  • Freight transportation
• Resource Type:
  Research Paper
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Department of Transportation
• Abstract:
  Freight transportation is a critical component of global commerce and economic vitality. However, goods movement is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and can expose workers and people who live near ports and freight corridors to harmful levels of air pollution and noise. According to the International Energy Agency, freight transport represents about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. By leveraging next-generation, clean technologies and practices at ports, State and local governments, alongside port authorities and freight operators, can improve supply chain efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Freight operational strategies, such as advanced vessel scheduling and truck appointment systems, can reduce GHG emissions and air pollution and provide time and cost savings. Close collaboration and coordination between the freight industry and communities is key to maximizing these benefits.
• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79391/dot_79391_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 17.10 MB]
• Collection(s):
  Transportation Resilience and Vulnerability Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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