OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENLARGEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION IN SMALL PARCEL DELIVERY: A THEORETICAL ASPECT

Abstract

Due to the growth of e-commerce, there is a growing need to find ways to deliver parcels and other small packages to customers more sustainably. By applying sustainable transportation practices, small parcel companies could reduce the negative effects of their activities on the environment, improve the image of the company and gain a competitive advantage in the market. The purpose of the article is to theoretically analyze the possibilities of increasing sustainable transportation in small parcels delivery. Applied research methods: analysis and synthesis of scientific literature. The results of the study showed that to increase sustainable activities in small parcel transportation, courier companies should increase the use of alternative vehicles and fuels, implement smart technologies, and make innovative management decisions, applying the principles of green logistics.