Green Logistics in the Context of European Policies and Directives: a Legislative and Practical Analysis

Abstract

Over the last decade, the European Union has stepped up its efforts to integrate sustainable development principles into its transport policies, placing green logistics at the heart of the ecological transition. This article analyzes the European Union's legislative framework on green logistics, focusing on the key directives, regulations, and strategies that regulate and guide Member States' practices. Through a critical analysis of legislative instruments such as Directive 2014/94/EU on alternative fuels infrastructure and Regulation (EU) 2020/1056 on the digitization of freight transport, the research highlights the role of European regulations in creating a coherent framework for promoting sustainability in the logistics sector. It also analyzes the impact of the European Green Deal and the "Fit for 55" legislative package on transport policy reform and the overall goal of climate neutrality. The paper includes examples of good practices from member states, with a focus on their applicability in Eastern Europe, where differences in administrative capacity and infrastructure pose significant challenges. The findings show that while EU Member States benefit from advanced infrastructure and financial mechanisms, the Republic of Moldova remains in a stage of partial alignment, with significant opportunities for convergence through digitalization, institutional reforms, and cross-border cooperation. JEL: F55, K32, Q58, R41; UDC: [338.49:504.03+338.47(478)]:[346.7:061.1EU]