The agreement aims to enable measurable CO2 reductions in airfreight operations through joint efforts, mutual learning, and transparency, with verifiable reductions expected as early as 2025.
In a significant move to accelerate the decarbonization of the air cargo industry, Lufthansa Cargo and global logistics provider CEVA Logistics have announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement formalizes a long-standing partnership, with a clear and ambitious focus on expanding the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce carbon emissions in airfreight operations.
The collaboration is built on the principles of mutual learning, joint efforts, and transparency, which both companies believe are essential for driving meaningful change. The MoU sets the stage for a long-term cooperation that is expected to yield tangible, verifiable emission reductions starting in 2025.
The strategic partnership underscores a shared ambition to make airfreight more sustainable. Loïc Gay, Global Air & Ocean Products Leader at CEVA Logistics, highlighted the synergy between the two companies. "Lufthansa Cargo is not only a long-standing business partner—we also share the same ambition: making airfreight more sustainable," Gay stated. "With our joint focus on SAF, we’re laying the foundation to achieve our climate goals while driving innovative supply chain solutions—powered by Lufthansa Cargo’s efficient Boeing 777F freighter fleet."
This sentiment was echoed by Anand Kulkarni, Head of Global Markets at Lufthansa Cargo, who emphasized the collective power of carriers and customers working together. "We’ve built a long-standing, trust-based partnership with CEVA Logistics. Taking action together on SAF now sends a strong signal: customers and carriers can drive real progress when working hand in hand," Kulkarni said. He added that for Lufthansa Cargo, "Sustainability is not an add-on. it’s an essential part of how we fulfill our purpose: Enabling Global Business."
The signing of this MoU is a testament to the growing trend of proactive collaboration within the logistics sector to address climate challenges. By focusing on SAF, a key technological enabler for sustainable aviation, Lufthansa Cargo and CEVA Logistics are setting a precedent for how a carrier and its customers can work together to create a greener future for airfreight. The initiative will not only help the companies meet their own climate goals but also contribute to the broader industry-wide effort to reduce aviation's environmental footprint. This partnership demonstrates that a move toward cleaner operations is becoming a central part of business strategy, not just a peripheral concern.
