Publication: Framework for LCI modelling towards green logistic systems
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2012-12
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Mahidol University
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Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies. Mahidol University
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Environment and Natural Resources Journal. Vol.10, No.2 (2012), 58-65
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Trakarn Prapaspongsa, Løkke, Søren Framework for LCI modelling towards green logistic systems. Environment and Natural Resources Journal. Vol.10, No.2 (2012), 58-65. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/3174
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Framework for LCI modelling towards green logistic systems
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Abstract
In order to establish green logistic systems, life cycle assessment (LCA) is an important
tool for evaluating and comparing overall environmental impacts from various options. Most
LCA studies rely on readily available secondary databases on transport services such as
Ecoinvent database and scientific publications. The most widely applied Ecoinvent database on
transport services is aggregated with specific transport variables and statistics based on
European and Swiss average data. To modify the life cycle inventory (LCI) database with
specific variables (e.g. load factors, driving speed, etc.) is very complicated and may not be
possible. Such studies are still lacking due to complexity and resource limitations. This study
aims to provide a framework for LCI modelling to conduct LCAs of European freight transport
with up-to-date LCI data in terms of emissions and transport variables. The framework
comprises of a conceptual transport model, important transport variables and data sources for
freight transport by road and by rail in Europe. The data collection was carried out by literature
studies and interviews with relevant experts. The framework is useful for LCA practitioners,
researchers and industries to include specific transport variables and to adequately assess the
environmental impacts from transport activities by road and by rail.