Rhenus joins AFKLMP’s SAF programme
Rhenus has joined the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo SAF programme
Lufthansa Cargo and Maersk partner on SAF
Lufthansa Cargo will use 400 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on behalf of Maersk in the remainder of 2024 following the signing of an agreement between the two companies to promote the decarbonisation of airfreight through the use of SAF.
LATAM Cargo opts for recycled pallets in Chile
LATAM Cargo is switching from traditional wood and conventional plastic pallets to recycled plastic pallets made from beverage boxes.
New blockchain platform launched for SAF usage tracking in cargo
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) book and claim platform Avelia is expanding into the airfreight sector.
WFS uses biofuel for cargo loading equipment at Paris CDG
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) will from this month power cargo transporters and other ground support equipment (GSE) with biofuel at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport to further reduce its environmental impact.
AF KLM Cargo and Bos Logistics partner on electric truck
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) and trucking firm Bos Logistics are utilising an electric truck for the delivery of cargo.
dnata grows green operations at DXB
Ground handler dnata has invested $4m in 14 new 180kVA electric ground power units (GPU) at Dubai International airport (DXB) to cut operational emissions.
Cathay Cargo and DB Schenker formalise SAF deal
Cathay Cargo has formalised its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) partnership with DB Schenker through a signing ceremony.
China Airlines carries out first freighter SAF flight in Taiwan
China Airlines has carried out the first freighter flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Taiwan and confirmed the first company to join its SAF partnership programme.
SAF leads the way for aviation emissions reduction but has its challenges
The International Council on Clean Transportation estimates that in 2018 2.4% of total C02 emissions came from commercial aviation
IATA urges government action as it forecasts $128bn annual net-zero spend
Airline association IATA forecasts an average of $128bn in annual capital expenditure will be needed for the airline industry to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss to add SAF costs into airfreight surcharge
Lufthansa Group-owned Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have announced they will begin to include the cost of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in their Airfreight Surcharge (ASC).
Formula 1 and DHL give the green light to SAF
Racing car series Formula 1 has this year been teaming up with DHL Global Forwarding (GF) to utilise Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to transport equipment to races around the world.
DHL Express invests €25m to triple capacity at Porto Airport
DHL Express Portugal has invested more than €25m to triple its operational capacity at Portugal's Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport with the opening of a new facility.
Air New Zealand signs up for electric freighter
Air New Zealand and aviation finance firm Avolon have signed a letter of intent for the sale and lease back of an electric cargo aircraft from manufacturer Beta
Air France KLM Cargo sets new online booking record
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s (AFKLMP) investments in its digital services continued to pay off last year