Strategies and Practices of Green Third-Party Logistics

Jingyuan Ke

doi:10.63313/Economics.8010

Authors

Jingyuan Ke School of Economics and Management, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63313/Economics.8010

Keywords:

Green Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Sustainable Development, Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction, Green Packaging, Environmental Regulations, Corporate Competitiveness, Brand Image

Abstract

As global ecological conservation concepts gain widespread acceptance and environmental regulations continue to evolve, third-party logistics providers must adapt to sustainable operational models. To overcome challenges and seize market opportunities, enterprises must implement environmental measures-the core focus of this study.Through systematic exploration of the drivers and potential barriers to green transformation in the logistics industry, this study analyzes both internal and external factors motivating enterprises to adopt environmental strategies while revealing significant obstacles that may arise during the transition. Core areas include energy conservation and pollution reduction, innovations in eco-friendly packaging technologies, and the development of low-carbon logistics models. The research comprehensively summarizes multiple methodologies and strategic frameworks available to enterprises.Theoretical and empirical research demonstrates that adopting eco-friendly logistics strategies enables enterprises not only to comply with current regulations and standards while reducing the ecological impact of their operations, but also to significantly increase market share and brand reputation, thereby achieving sustained economic benefits and social value. Building upon existing research, this study outlines feasible pathways to accelerate the industry's ecological transformation, providing theoretical foundations and practical guidance for third-party logistics enterprises to establish sustainable business models.

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