Sea routes aren’t always C02 saviours

It’s not always the case that getting transport off the roads and onto the sea reduces carbon emissions, says Professor Alf Baird of the Transport Research Institute (TRI), Edinburgh Napier University.

Ferries like the 'MV Pentalina' have a better form and lower power, which results in much lower CO2 output

It’s not always the case that getting transport off the roads and onto the sea reduces carbon emissions, says Professor Alf Baird of the Transport Research Institute (TRI), Edinburgh Napier University.