VPA launches carbon calculator
“It will be of use to sales teams, ocean carriers, BCOs (beneficial cargo owners), freight forwarders, students, maritime and rail enthusiasts, etc.,” said Heather Wood, the VPA’s environmental affairs director. “You will literally be able to calculate what the carbon output associated with moving international freight would be. It is a tool and it will help the users in their decision about how they want their cargo to move, especially if the environment and route efficiency is a factor in their decision making.”
The “Go Virginia for Less CO2” calculator allows the user to choose from:
- 11 foreign ports of origin in Europe, South America, and Asia
- 12 inland destinations
- Five East Coast ports of arrival
- Three inland intermodal modes (truck, barge, rail)
- Vessel size
- Route from Asia to the East Coast (Suez versus Panama)
- Cargo weight in tons
And calculates:
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