Benefits of Freight Pipeline
MOLE URBAN Freight Pipelines achieve direct savings in Operating and Capital costs compared to road:
Freight Pipeline operating costs are 12% to 20% of that of Road, and capital costs are just 25% of Road cost.
Operating costs by percentage of published road figures:
Comparison of construction costs between MoleWay and road:
MOLE BULK freight pipelines have direct benefits over conveyor systems:
- BULK freight pipelines are 3 times more energy efficient than comparable conveyor systems.
- BULK freight pipelines are able to operate at more than 3 times the speed of conveyor systems.
- BULK freight pipelines can be greater than 10 times more reliable than conveyor systems.
- BULK freight pipelines are able to negotiate tight corners, bends and steep gradients.
MOLE URBAN and MOLE BULK freight pipelines have significant indirect benefits:
- Reduced transport congestion.
- Increased safety by accident reduction.
- BULK freight pipelines are more environmentally friendly.
- BULK freight pipelines are able to operate at more than 3 times the speed of a conveyor system.
