Green logistics is a model focused on reducing the environmental impact of logistics operations. This involves the use of less polluting vehicles, sustainable packaging, and optimized routes, seeking to combine efficiency with environmental responsibility.
With growing concerns about climate change and the planet's future, solutions of this type are expanding globally. In Brazil, a report by Grand View Research indicates that this market is already worth US$41 billion .
Furthermore, annual growth of 7.2% is projected until 2030, when total revenues are expected to reach US$61 billion. Globally, various initiatives are being adopted to promote greater environmental balance in logistics.
Data reveals the landscape 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 projected to reach US$2.3 trillion by 2030. The projected annual growth rate is 8.1% from 2025 onwards.
Among the main factors driving this progress are the pursuit of stricter environmental standards, technological innovations, and increased demand for sustainable practices among consumers and businesses.
In the logistics sector, warehousing is the area with the highest growth in sustainable solutions, accounting for 37% of the value. Regarding transportation, road vehicles represent 40% of revenues.
Among the most prominent initiatives worldwide are the European Union's environmental policies, such as the Green Deal, the United States' energy transition plan, and China's commitments to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
In Brazil, sustainability in the field was discussed in April as one of the themes of Intermodal , the main event in the logistics sector in Latin America.
Examples of initiatives that promote environmental balance.
With the support of technology, logistics companies in Brazil and around the world are adopting 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 polluting gases.
- Reverse logistics: a strategy that reuses materials and ensures the proper disposal of waste at the end of the product lifecycle.
- Sustainable fleets: prioritizing less polluting vehicles and making better use of cargo 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: selecting partners who adopt sustainable practices and use environmentally friendly raw materials, strengthening the environmental agenda.
Trends for 2025
Given the current scenario and the agreements planned for the coming years, green logistics must continue to advance, aligned with the global sustainability movement. Among the main trends for 2025 are:
- Alternative fuels and electric vehicles: adopting 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 improve route planning, saving fuel and reducing environmental impact.
- Expanded reverse logistics: companies are expanding the collection and reuse of packaging and products, minimizing waste and encouraging a circular economy.
- Green supply chain: sustainable integration between suppliers, prioritizing environmentally friendly materials and responsible practices throughout the chain.
These practices contribute to reducing pollution in logistics activities in the long term, promoting greater operational efficiency and less environmental impact.
