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Review of UK Inland Waterways Transportation From the Hydrodynamics Point of View
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Abstract There are approximately 7,000 miles of inland waterways in the UK, many of them built during the 18th and 19th centuries principally to transport bulk materials. These waterways provide numerous benefits to society and the economy. However, they have untapped potential for freight transport which co... view more
There are approximately 7,000 miles of inland waterways in the UK, many of them built during the 18th and 19th centuries principally to transport bulk materials. These waterways provide numerous benefits to society and the economy. However, they have untapped potential for freight transport which could be released to provide more efficient solutions compared to other modes of transport. In addition to providing solutions to reduce emissions from land or air transportation, inland waterways also bring environmental and public health benefits to local communities. Therefore, these blue-green spaces should play a central role in government and local authority planning. This article explores some of the issues which prevent full use of inland waterways transportation from being achieved from the hydrodynamics point of view. Specifically, the concepts and ideas underpinning vessel operation are reviewed and discussed in detail in this article. It is shown how hydrodynamic concepts can inform public policy to maximise the efficiency of transportation from inland waterways.... view less
Keywords
Great Britain; freight traffic; shipping lane; transportation
Classification
Area Development Planning, Regional Research
Free Keywords
United Kingdom; freight transport; hydrodynamics; inland navigation; inland waterways; shallow water hydrodynamics; vessel performance
Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
Page/Pages
p. 425-437
Journal
Urban Planning, 8 (2023) 3
Issue topic
Shipping Canals in Transition: Rethinking Spatial, Economic, and Environmental Dimensions From Sea to Hinterland
ISSN
2183-7635
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed