Logistics Measures for the Realization of Carbon Neutrality and Application in Future Plans

Abstract

If carbon neutral technologies such as electricity and alternative fuels are implemented in society by 2050, carbon neutrality in the logistics field will be achieved in the use stage of transportation equipment, logistics facilities and cargo handling equipment. However, it goes without saying that there are many technical and social issues to be overcome before electric power and alternative fuels become carbon neutral. Furthermore, even if carbon neutrality is achieved, energy usage cannot be reduced to zero. In this sense, “Slow Logistics”, which aims to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in logistics activities by transforming business practices using the management strategy of logistics, should continue to be applied beyond 2050 as one of the effective plans.