Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
d752a7de-30c6-4df2-9fdf-0e56efae60da
Transportation
Associated ID
362393cf-4819-45ff-a904-6862e39d25e7
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Description
This dataset represents the transportation service of 1 ton-kilometer provided by a dry cargo vessel (deadweight of 1,000 tons) operating in inland waterways (regardless of watershed). The transportation dataset covers the entire life cycle of transportation, including the production and maintenance of the dry cargo vessel, the construction of canals and ports, and energy consumption and operational emissions. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage (DWT) of 1,000 tons and a main engine power of approximately 500 kW, both of which are based on Chinese inland waterway vessel standards. Fuel consumption is calculated based on the vessel's load capacity, main engine power, and operating speed. Major emissions (CO2, NOx, SOx, PM, NMVOC, CO, CH4, N2O, etc.) are calculated according to inland waterway vessel fuel consumption and relevant standards. For port and canal infrastructure, data are reasonably extrapolated based on global port and canal information.
Activity Description
This dataset represents 1 t·km transportation services provided by dry cargo ships (1000 t deadweight) in inland waterways of China (without distinguishing watersheds). The dataset covers the entire transportation life cycle, including dry cargo ship production and maintenance, construction of canals and ports, as well as energy use and operational emissions.
Process Description
This dataset can be used for 1 t·km freight services of dry bulk cargo ships (1000 DWT) in inland waterways of China (regardless of watershed). This service provides transportation of 1 ton of cargo over a distance of 1 kilometer, considering only freight transportation. The vessel uses diesel fuel.
Time period
2015
2026
Geography
China
Geography comment
National average data
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology