Green Logistics

Green logistics refers to the design of logistical processes with a focus on sustainability, environmental friendliness, and resource conservation. These issues are gaining increasing importance in the awareness of the population, as well as in politics and business, in times of climate change and related concerns. Logistics consumes a significant portion of resources in the form of energy, fuels, packaging materials, warehouse space, and infrastructure, and suitable measures can minimize the environmental impacts of logistical activities. Often, customer requirements or legal frameworks oblige logistics companies to design their processes in an environmentally friendly manner. Not only does the environment benefit: for logistics companies that keep up with the times and focus on green logistics, competitive advantages arise by meeting the high environmental awareness of their customers.

Examples of practices in the field of transport and logistics to reduce environmental impact include:

• Use of vehicles powered by alternative fuels such as biodiesel or equipped with electric or hydrogen propulsion systems.
• Route optimization through the use of modern technologies (such as telematics systems) and data analysis.
• Use of environmentally friendly packaging materials that are recyclable or biodegradable.
• Recovery and recycling of packaging materials and waste products.
• Use of renewable energies such as solar or wind energy in logistics centers.