Green logistics is a model focused on reducing the environmental impacts of logistics operations. This involves the use of less polluting vehicles, sustainable packaging, and optimized routes, aiming to combine efficiency with environmental responsibility.
With the increasing concerns related to climate and the future of the planet, such solutions are expanding globally. In Brazil, a report by Grand View Research points out that this market is already worth US$ 41 billion.
Furthermore, the forecast is for an annual growth of 7.2% by 2030, when total revenues are expected to reach US$ 61 billion. On a global scale, various initiatives are being adopted to promote greater environmental balance in logistics.
Data reveals the scenario of green logistics on the planet
The global green logistics market is valued at US$ 1.5 trillion, according to Grand View Research, and is expected to reach US$ 2.3 trillion by 2030, according to projections. The forecast annual growth rate is 8.1% from 2025 onwards.
Among the main factors promoting this advancement are the pursuit of stricter environmental standards, technological innovations, and the increased demand for sustainable practices among consumers and companies.
In the logistics sector, storage is the area that is growing the most in sustainable solutions, accounting for 37% of the value. In terms of transportation, road vehicles represent 40% of revenues.
Among the most prominent global initiatives are the environmental policies of the European Union, such as the Green Deal, the United States energy transition plan, and China’s commitments to achieve zero carbon emissions.
In Brazil, sustainability in the field was discussed in April as one of the themes of Intermodal, the main logistics event in Latin America.
Examples of initiatives that promote environmental balance
With the support of technology, logistics companies in Brazil and worldwide adopt various practices to promote sustainability in the sector. The main examples are:
- Optimized routes: planning that makes transportation more efficient, reducing fuel consumption and the emission of pollutants.
- Reverse logistics: a strategy that reuses materials and ensures proper disposal of waste at the end of the product cycle.
- Sustainable fleets: prioritization of less polluting vehicles and better cargo utilization to reduce the number of trips and environmental impact.
- Eco-friendly packaging: reducing the use of packaging and opting for recyclable or biodegradable materials to decrease waste generation.
- Green supply chain: selection of partners who adopt sustainable practices and use eco-friendly raw materials, strengthening the environmental agenda.
Trends for 2025
Given the current scenario and the agreements planned for the coming years, green logistics should continue to advance, aligned with the global sustainability movement. Among the main trends for 2025 are:
- Alternative fuels and electric vehicles: adoption of clean fuels and electric vehicles to reduce emissions in the logistics chain.
- Carbon-neutral storage: new storage centers seek to neutralize their emissions through green technologies and environmental offsets.
- Optimized routes with artificial intelligence (AI): solutions that enhance route planning, saving fuel, and reducing environmental impact.
- Expanded reverse logistics: companies expand the collection and reuse of packaging and products, minimizing waste and encouraging circular economy.
- Green supply chain: sustainable integration among suppliers, prioritizing ecological materials and responsible practices throughout the chain.
These practices help reduce pollution in logistics activities in the long term, promoting greater operational efficiency and less environmental impact.
