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Climate Solutions
Nature’s highways
Jul 28, 2023
Exploring the use of boats for transporting heavy objects to reduce carbon emissions. Reviving Lithuania's inland waterways with electric barges to replace truck journeys and cut CO2 emissions.
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- Using electric barges to transport heavy objects on inland waterways can cut carbon emissions by replacing truck transportation.
- Europe's extensive network of inland waterways provides a sustainable alternative for transporting cargo, reducing reliance on trucks and minimizing carbon emissions.
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Transporting heavy objects by boat can be a viable and eco-friendly option
Transporting heavy objects by boat, especially via inland waterways, can offer a practical and environmentally friendly alternative to truck transportation. For example, the Lithuania-Inden Waterways Authority plans to establish a 260-kilometer service between Kaunas and the port of Klypida. By using electric vessels, this project aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions. European Investment Bank estimates suggest that each round trip by a barge could eliminate over 100 truck journeys, resulting in a yearly reduction of more than 14,000 tons of CO2.
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