Extended Gates - Systems for sustainable freight transport through urban areas Pre-study for the Port of Gothenburg
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | IVL Svenska Miljöinstitutet - IVL Göteborg |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 600 000 |
| Project duration | December 2014 - September 2015 |
| Status | Completed |
| End-of-project report | 2014-05611eng.pdf (pdf, 601 kB) |
Purpose and goal
The pre-study was conducted as an exploratory study aimed to answer the overall question: Is the Extended Gates concept an appropriate method to address the problems and challenges related to the heavy goods traffic to and from the Port of Gothenburg? Based on the calculations and analysis, we find no reason to reject the proposal for an Extended gates.
Results and expected effects
The results of the study show that a solution with an Extended Gate along Hisingsleden with HCT shuttles to and from the port reduces both the number of vehicle movements (50-75%) and the number of kilometers driven (30-50%). This solution using conventional technology is cost-neutral, depending on the design at a volume of 90 000 units per year. At a volume of 200 000 units per year demonstrated a cost reduction of approximately 50 SEK / unit depending on the design of an Extended Gate. CO2 is reduced by up to 30%, NOX is reduced by 80% and the energy consumption per unit is constant.
Approach and implementation
A study containing the following elements was conducted; problem definition, system definition, workshops, specification of the study object, collection of empirical data, calculation and analysis, conclusions, reporting, and final seminar. The preliminary study is a general analysis based on retrieved data, ASEK values and expert judgements in order to make an assessment of the costs and benefits that an Extended Gate could entail. The work has been carried out by IVL and Logistics Landscapers together with representatives of the project stakeholders and funders.