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EcoTransIT
Developed by EcoTransIT Consortium - Tools by this owner (1)

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Description

The Ecological Transport Information Tool (EcoTransIT) is an Internet tool that compares the environmental impacts of goods transported by different modes worldwide. EcoTransIT compares the energy consumption, greenhouse gas and exhaust emissions of freight transported by rail, road, ship and aircraft. It also takes into account intermodal transport services, the characteristics of the transported goods and the different technical standards of the vehicles.

http://www.ecotransit.org/

Categories

  • Function:
    • Simple estimate,
    • Monitoring and reporting,
    • Decision and engagement tools,
    • Workflow management,
    • Supply chain analysis
  • Sector:
    • Transport: Individual,
    • Transport: Road links,
    • Shipping,
    • Aviation,
    • Transport: Strategic
  • Target Group:
    • Environmental policy officers,
    • Transport Strategist,
    • Planner / Policy Maker,
    • Non industrial SME manager,
    • Accounting Firms,
    • Individuals,
    • Community groups
  • Scope:
    • Direct emissions from site/area/activities,
    • Indirect emissions from electricity use
  • Impacts Assessed:
    • Climate Change Emissions: Non CO2,
    • Carbon Emissions and Energy,
    • Air Pollution Emissions
  • Where can the tool be used?:
    • Worldwide

Other

  • Availability:
    • Web-based tool
  • Cost:
    • Available on request
EcoTransIT
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Reviews
Best tool for freight transports By IVE mbH
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EcoTransIT is the prop. best calculation tool for freight transports in Europe and from May 2010 on in the world. It is open, free of cost and absolute transparent due the methodology report which can be downloaded from the website. The Ecological Transport Information Tool (EcoTransIT) is an Internet tool that compares the environmental impacts of goods transported by different modes within Europe. EcoTransIT compares the energy consumption, greenhouse gas and exhaust emissions of freight transported by rail, road, ship and aircraft. It also takes into account intermodal transport services, the characteristics of the transported goods and the different technical standards of the vehicles. EcoTransIT actual develops new methods for shipping and flight transport. It will also have a world wide coverage (!!!) in May 2010.