Replication Data for: Operational and environmental impacts of the Transpolar Sea Route: A study using discrete event simulation
Description
The use of the hub-and-spoke system, which is based on liner shipping principles and include two hubs for transshipment operations which are located at the beginning and at the end of the TSR and both high ice-class vessels (for Arctic navigation) and non-ice-class vessels (for navigation in ice-free waters) assuming that it will increase the transport network's efficiency and flexibility. The primaryresearch method is Discrete event simulation. Our study explores a new possibility and opportunity for cargo transit, which carries implications for further research and policy. The main research question is whether the usage of TSR can be comparable in terms of CO2 emissions and transported cargo to the other maritime routes. We aim to simulate and evaluate the potential impact of the TSR, focusing on both its capacity to handle transport volumes and its environmental implications, specifically in terms of CO2 emissions. This dual approach not only fills a gap in existing research but also provides valuable insights into the route's utility and sustainability. In the following directory, you can find a description of the used discrete event simulation model, Python scripts for data accessing, downloading, and plotting, files with descriptions of data analysis, and input data for analysis and model development.