Improving the Green Logistics Service Quality - The Catalyst of Green Growth in Long An Province

Abstract:

Given the fact that the global economy becoming more and more dynamic which enhances goods and services trading activities among different countries coupled with the increasing pace in manufacturing have brought negative effects on the atmosphere and the states of natural resources, the concept of green logistics and green growth have gained increasing popularity in many international businesses. As for Vietnam, in order to keep up with the current trend, it needs more positive and sustainable changes relating to the reduction of emissions and development in the environment protection quality. However, being a developing economy has led to Vietnam usually considering environment as an inferior factor to manufacturing and logistics activities. Taking the seriousness of the matter into account, the paper analyzes the shortcomings as well as the potential of businesses in Vietnam, particularly in Long An, in developing green logistics services. The study focuses on the factor quality of green logistics services, more particularly the current condition of service quality in Long An. The paper also incorporates the impact of green logistics services on green growth and sustainable development of the region in which growth can coincide with minimizing environmental impacts leading to the conclusion that developing green logistics services is a way for businesses to save resources, enhance transportation efficiency, and simultaneously improve their brand image in international cooperations.