Published March 6, 2023 | Version v1

Estimating durations of disruptions to freight transport due to climate-related hazards

  • 1. University of Oxford

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A table of hazard intensity thresholds and notes on how to estimate the duration of disruption to freight transport (road and rail) due to climate-related hazards (extreme heat, flooding and tropical cyclone winds).

Notes

Funding: This research received funding from the FCDO Climate Compatible Growth Programme. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this website do not necessarily reflect the UK government's official policies.

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