Sustainable logistics has been a topic of concern in the last few years in the logistics industry as more and more organizations and governments realize the impact of logistics costs on the social and environmental surroundings. In this paper, the author seeks to introduce and explain the concept of sustainable logistics and its aims. Stressing the use of sustainable logistics practices through getting an improved reputation, attracting more customers, and discovering new business opportunities. But it also explains the problems that arise when companies apply sustainability to their logistical systems, the problems that have to do with the costs, the non-existence of uniformity, and the problems of resistance to change. The paper also has a section focused on innovative practices and developments in sustainable logistics, for example, digitization, Circularity, and new forms of organization. Lastly, the paper offers solutions for companies and policymakers on how to ensure better sustainability in the management of logistics and to be ready for all the shifts to occur shortly. In summary, all the aspects of sustainable logistics are brought to the center of attention as a direction of the development of logistics companies and organizations as well as governmental actions.

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