tonnekilometrien

Tonnekilometer is a unit of measurement used in the transportation industry to quantify the amount of freight moved. It represents the product of the mass of goods transported, measured in tons, and the distance over which they are transported, measured in kilometers. Therefore, one tonnekilometer is equivalent to moving one ton of goods a distance of one kilometer.

This metric is crucial for various analyses within logistics and transportation. It allows for a standardized comparison of the volume of freight moved by different modes of transport, such as road, rail, and sea, as well as by individual carriers or companies. Tonnekilometers help in assessing the efficiency of transportation networks, calculating transportation costs, and understanding the environmental impact of freight movement. For instance, comparing the tonnekilometers generated by different companies can reveal differences in their operational scale and reach. It is also a key figure used in government and industry statistics to track freight flows and plan infrastructure development. The concept is similar to passenger-kilometers, which measures passenger transport.