Brazilian maritime containerized cabotage competitiveness assessment based on a multimodal super network

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ID12295446
AuthorsGustavo Adolfo Alves da Costa (Universidade de São Paulo, corresponding author), André Bergsten Mendes (0000-0002-7258-0396, Universidade de São Paulo), Jorge Cruz (0000-0001-8395-1095, Universidade de São Paulo), José Pedro Gomes da Cruz
Year2024
Volume122
Pages104062-104062
Publication date2024-11-28
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Transport Geography (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0966-6923 • E-ISSN: 1873-1236
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2024.104062
OpenAlexW4404820140
LanguageEN
References cited32

This study evaluates the competitiveness of Brazilian maritime container cabotage within a multimodal transportation super network, employing an adapted All Pairs Shortest Path (APSP) algorithm to solve the All Pairs Minimum Cost Path problem. The research analyzes cost structures, environmental impacts, and operational efficiencies across 637 cities, 18 container terminals, 8 barge terminals, and 301 maritime routes. Key metrics, including freight rates, in-transit inventory costs, and CO 2 equivalent emissions, are incorporated into the network's impedance values, enabling a comprehensive comparison between maritime cabotage and road transportations modes. Results indicate that maritime cabotage holds a significant cost advantage over road transportation mode for long-haul routes, particularly when distances exceed 1.800 km. Additionally, maritime cabotage offers substantial environmental benefits, with CO 2 equivalent emission reductions of up to 41,3 %, depending on the route and cabotage shipping company

Business · International trade · Maritime safety · Risk analysis (engineering · Maritime Navigation and Safety · Maritime Ports and Logistics · Maritime Transport Emissions and Efficiency

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