Green Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Innovations for Sustainable Transport and Distribution
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 2397
Special Issue Editors
Interests: supply chain and logistics management; inventory optimization; platform operations management; omni-channel operations; robust optimization
Interests: sustainable supply chain management; operations management
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
(1) Introduction, including scientific background and highlighting the importance of this research area.
The growing global emphasis on sustainable development has brought to the forefront the need to innovate within the logistics and supply chain sectors, especially in light of increasing environmental concerns. Green logistics plays a pivotal role in reducing the environmental footprint of transportation and distribution systems, while enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of supply chain operations. As industries seek to optimize their operations amidst growing regulatory pressures and evolving consumer expectations, the importance of integrating sustainability into logistics and supply chain management has never been clearer.
(2) Aim of the Special issue and how the subject relates to the journal scope.
Sustainability invites researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to contribute to a Special Issue focused on advancing the scientific understanding of green logistics and supply chain management. This Special Issue seeks to highlight recent innovations, theoretical developments, and practical applications that drive sustainable practices within transport, distribution, and the broader supply chain ecosystem. By examining logistics operations and supply chain management, this Issue aims to inform strategies that mitigate environmental impacts while ensuring supply chain efficiency and resilience.
There are many perspectives to consider when writing about green logistics and sustainable supply chain management. Many authors have analyzed the relationship between environmental variables and operational performance indicators, such as cost efficiency, lead time, and service levels. Others have focused on the processes that enable sustainable supply chain practices, including the role of technology, policy frameworks, and collaborative models. Additionally, some studies explore the transformation of specific logistics sectors, such as transportation or warehousing, and the development of tools and methodologies for reducing environmental impacts, such as green procurement and low-carbon technologies.
(3) Suggest themes.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Innovations in green transportation systems and technologies for reducing carbon emissions.
- Sustainable distribution practices, including low-carbon transport routes, eco-friendly packaging, and inventory management strategies.
- Optimization of inventory control in the context of sustainability, focusing on waste reduction, resource efficiency, and improved supply chain performance.
- Advanced network design methodologies that integrate sustainability goals into supply chain configuration and operations.
- Circular economy approaches and their integration into logistics and supply chain management for minimizing waste and maximizing resource use.
- Green procurement strategies and their role in fostering sustainable supply chains.
- The impact of digital technologies (e.g., AI, IoT, blockchain) in enhancing transparency, traceability, and efficiency in green logistics.
- Policy frameworks supporting sustainable practices in logistics and supply chain management, including carbon pricing, sustainability certifications, and green logistics regulations.
- Supply chain resilience and the role of sustainable practices in enhancing supply chain robustness against disruptions.
- Case studies on successful green logistics initiatives and the lessons learned from implementation in real-world settings.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Ruozhen Qiu
Prof. Dr. Qingguo Bai
Prof. Dr. Jianhu Cai
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- green logistics
- supply chain management
- transportation
- distribution system
- sustainable development
- environment
- environmental impact reduction
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