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G. Benvenuto, M. Figari, C. Migliaro & E. Rossi

Abstract

The paper describes a methodology to evaluate a global environmental impact of different urban transportation systems in coastal metropolitan areas. In particular, a proposal of a new sea passenger line covered with innovative high speed vessels (SES) in the metropolitan area round Genoa is considered. 1 Introduction The aim of this study is to evaluate the global environmental impact of marine vehicles and to compare them with shore vehicles in order to select the proper means for the entire transport process (door to door). An effective approach is to consider the environment as a whole and to evaluate the effects of human processes from a global po

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