Decarbonisation of a hinterland freight corridor for 2040
Matthias Santing (Student TU Delft, TNO)
Lóránt Tavasszy (TU Delft - Transport and Logistics, TU Delft - Transport, Mobility and Logistics)
Arjan van Binsbergen (TU Delft - Transport, Mobility and Logistics)
JHR Van Duin (Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, TU Delft - Transport and Logistics)
Annette Rondaij (TNO)
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Abstract
The transport sector is the second highest emitting sector in the Netherlands, with 19 % of the total energy consumption. Where other sectors are becoming more sustainable, the transport sector remains one of the most difficult to decarbonize, despite the many studies in this field. This research aims to gather a list of potential measures and combine them to reach an 80% reduction of CO2 emissions in 2040 for the hinterland freight corridor of Rotterdam – Venlo which has a high rail freight intensity. Literature study and expert interviews established a list of potential measures. Using an iterative normative scenario design approach, a list of 8 potential measures with corresponding targets was drafted. After computation, a reduction of 80% is estimated for the corridor. The results show that for this particular corridor, the reduction depends greatly on the availability and adaptability of biodiesels and the electrification of vehicles and vessels. In contrast, measures aiming to improve the logistical
efficiency do reduce the total energy required and could therefore alleviate challenges related to biodiesel availability and electrification, but have a smaller potential in reducing CO2 emissions.