Comparing Transport Corridors Based on Total Economic Cost

Table 1

Direct transport cost parameters.

Monthly interest rate on truck financing	1.0%
Number of monthly installments	120
Average cost of truck	$180 000
Monthly installment	$2 582
Average fuel consumption (km/l)	1.5
Cost of fuel per litre	$1.40
Cost of driver per month	$1000
Additional cross-border expenses per trip	$700
Other costs per trip	$180