<div>As concern for the environment rises, companies are taking more account of the external costs of logistics-specifically those costs associated with climate change, air pollution, noise, vibration, and accidents. With contributions written by leading international logistics academics, <I>Green Logistics</I> examines ways of reducing these factors and achieving a more sustainable balance between economic, environmental, and social objectives.</div><div> </div><div>This new edition introduces a new co-editor and contributors, as well as international case studies, for a more global perspective. For the first time, the book will include downloadable supporting materials, technical information, and guidelines for teachers/lecturers. Including new material on e-business, e-logistics, and the environment, the authors have added new chapters on: green performance and environmental reporting; nature-inspired network design for distributed logistics; green logistics developments in different parts of the world (including North America, Latin America, South East Asia); green hinterland logistics considering port and maritime issues; the latest trends, such as 3D printing; future scenarios for green logistics.</div>