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Table 2 Transport cost increases for different goods types

From: Sulphur emission control areas and transport strategies -the case of Sweden and the forest industry

Freight type

Total operational cost of vessel (Euro/Tonne or TEU) per travel day

Total operational cost of vessel (Euro/Tonne or TEU) per travel day after switch to LSFO

Effects of increased fuel costs on transport costs (increase in % from 2009 levels)

Container

23.24

33.56–35.12

44–51 %

Oil

0.86

1.10–1.13

28–32 %

Paper reel

1.29

1.74–1.80

35–40 %

Timber

1.29

1.74–1.80

35–40 %

Dry bulk (tonne)

0.53

0.74–0.77

39–44 %

Steel products

1.29

1.74–1.80

35–40 %

RoRo (tonne)

3.41

4.62–4.80

35–41 %

  1. Source: Kalli et al. [28]