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 increase in concerns related to climate and the future of the planet, such solutions are expanding globally. In Brazil, a report by Grand View Research indicates that this marketIt is already worth US$ 41 billion.
Furthermore, the forecast is for an annual growth of 7.2% until 2030, when total revenues are expected to reach $61 billion. In the global scenario, various initiatives are being adopted to promote greater environmental balance in logistics.
Data reveals the landscape of green logistics on the planet
The global green logistics marketis valued at US$ 1.5 trillion, according to Grand View Research, and is expected to reach US$ 2.3 trillion by 2030, according to projections. The projected annual growth rate is 8.1% starting from 2025.
Among the main factors promoting this progress are the pursuit of stricter environmental standards, technological innovations, and the increasing demand for sustainable practices among consumers and companies.
In the logistics sector, warehousing is the area experiencing the most growth in sustainable solutions, accounting for 37% of the value. Regarding transportation, road vehicles account for 40% of the revenue.
Among the most prominent global initiatives are the European Union's environmental policies, such as the Green Deal, the United States' energy transition plan, and China's commitments to achieve carbon neutrality.
In Brazil, sustainability in the field was discussed in April.as one of the themes of Intermodal, the main event of the Latin American logistics sector.
Examples of initiatives that promote environmental balance
With the support of technology, logistics companies in Brazil and around the world adopt various practices to promote sustainability in the sector. The main examples are:
- Optimized routesPlanning that makes transportation more efficient, reducing fuel consumption and pollutant gas emissions.
- Reverse logistics:Strategy that reuses materials and ensures the proper disposal of waste at the end of the product cycle.
- Sustainable fleets:Prioritization of less polluting vehicles and better load utilization to reduce the number of trips and environmental impact.
- Eco-friendly packagingreduction in the use of packaging and preference for recyclable or biodegradable materials to decrease waste generation.
- Green 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 supply chain.
- Neutral carbon storage:New storage centers aim to neutralize their emissions through green technologies and environmental offsets.
- AI-powered optimized routesSolutions that improve route planning, saving fuel and reducing environmental impact.
- Extended reverse logisticscompanies expand the collection and reuse of packaging and products, minimizing waste and encouraging the circular economy.
- Green supply chainSustainable integration among suppliers, prioritizing eco-friendly materials and responsible practices throughout the supply chain.
These practices help reduce pollution in logistics activities in the long term, promoting greater operational efficiency and less environmental impact.
