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D5 Annex WP 3: DATABASE METHODOLOGY AND DATABASE USER MANUAL –
FREIGHT TRANSPORT DEMAND
5.2.4 Container data
Not only data is needed about vehicle movements (transport data) or the movements of the
commodities in them (trade data) but also information on the containers is of interest.
Containers can have different origins and destinations than the commodities in them and the
vehicles transporting them. These data therefore are of at least comparable value for the ETIS
reference database. An example of such data sources is the Piers database that describes the
movements of containers between the USA and Europe where multiple transhipment is
included. It will be attempted to make a distinction between filled and empty containers.
The following container data sources are considered:
· EUROSTAT COMEXT (container indicator, only for extra­EU trade)
· UIRR
· ICF
· Piers database
· Ports
· Inland terminals
5.2.5 Vehicle/vessel movement data
This type of information is available in several sources.
The following vehicle/vessel movement data sources are considered:
· EUROSTAT New Cronos
· National transport statistics
Special attention has to be paid to movements of empty vehicle/vessels
5.2.6 Relation with other datasets in the ETIS reference database
State of the art
All state of the art information collected will be incorporated in the freight demand dataset.
Socio­economic dataset
Where data gaps remain estimation procedure must be applied. These estimation procedures for
a large part rely on socio­economic input data. The required socio­economic data can be
different for each model. The following data can be seen as frequently used.
· Population by sex and age classes (0­4, 5­9, ..., 65­70, > 70)
· Gross value added by three sectors:
• Agriculture, fishery, forestry
• Industry
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