Sustainable Logistics and Competitiveness: Strategies for Cost Reduction andEnvironmental Impact in Road Transport
Sustainable Logistics and Competitiveness: Strategies for Cost Reduction and Environmental Impact in Road Transport
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i8.2021.1392Keywords:
Sustainable Logistics; Road Transport; Competitiveness; Costs; Environment.Abstract
Road logistics is the main mode of freight transportation in Brazil and in several regions of the world, playing an essential role in the economy while also being responsible for high operating costs and significant environmental impacts. This article aims to analyze the relationship between sustainable logistics practices and business competitiveness, highlighting strategies to reduce costs and mitigate the environmental effects of road transport. For this purpose, reference studies such as Ballou (2006), Bowersox and Closs (2014), and Rodrigue (2020) were considered, as well as reports from the International Energy Agency (IEA, 2019) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD, 2020). The analysis shows that measures such as fleet renewal, the use of alternative fuels, smart routing, and technological integration not only reduce pollutant emissions but also increase operational efficiency and business competitiveness. The results indicate that sustainability, far from representing an additional cost, can serve as a competitive advantage in the contemporary logistics sector.
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