The impact of green logistics on sustainable economic development in Vietnam

Tran Thanh Thuy; Tran Thu Tra; Tran Quang Anh

doi:10.21744/ijbem.v8n3.2423

Authors

Tran Thanh Thuy
thuynt@vimaru.edu.vn
Vietnam Maritime University, Hai Phong, Vietnam
Tran Thu Tra National Academy of Education Management, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tran Quang Anh Independent Researcher, Hanoi, Vietnam

Keywords:

3BL (Triple Bottom Line), Flexibility, Green Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainable Development

Abstract

Logistics has long been regarded as a key factor in facilitating the flow of the economic value chain, contributing to the construction and enabling of timely goods delivery and service provision, meeting customer needs and expectations. However, logistics activities have also posed considerable environmental challenges - an issue that has been widely acknowledged and recognized as one of the core obstacles to achieving sustainable development, particularly evident in urban areas. In practice, logistics has made positive contributions to the transportation system, giving rise to the concept of "Green Logistics" - which aims to promote environmentally friendly solutions. This article focuses on Green Logistics and the environmental impacts associated with the logistics industry, while analyzing how logistics managers can proactively implement sustainable initiatives by integrating environmental management principles into the decision-making process. Finally, the article will examine the practical situation in Vietnam to highlight that the path toward developing Green Logistics still faces numerous challenges ahead.

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