Neste will supply DHL Express with 7,400 tons of SAF at Singapore Changi Airport, advancing regional air cargo emissions reduction goals.
Neste, a global leader in renewable fuels, has entered into a significant agreement with DHL Express, the world’s premier international express delivery service, to supply 7,400 tons (equivalent to 9.5 million liters) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ (SAF) at Singapore Changi Airport. Starting in July 2025, this initiative marks one of the largest SAF supply deals in Asia’s air cargo sector and represents a major step toward reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from air freight operations.
This collaboration is part of a broader global effort between Neste and DHL to decarbonize both air and ground logistics. The SAF will be produced at Neste’s Singapore refinery—the largest SAF production facility in the world—and will be supplied over a one-year period, from July 2025 through June 2026. The fuel being supplied is neat SAF, meaning it is unblended and eligible under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
This deal also represents DHL’s first direct procurement of SAF for its operations out of Singapore, specifically targeting flights bound for other parts of Asia and the Americas. DHL’s South Asia Hub, located at Changi Airport, will be the base of operations for five Boeing 777 freighters that depart the airport up to 12 times per week. The SAF will be pre-blended with conventional jet fuel and fed directly into Changi Airport’s fuel system through Neste’s integrated local supply chain. The blend will comprise approximately 35% to 40% sustainable fuel, significantly reducing carbon emissions from DHL’s regional and intercontinental flights.
Christopher Ong, Managing Director of DHL Express Singapore, emphasized the importance of this milestone, noting that the partnership enhances DHL’s commitment to offering greener logistics options to its customers. He stated, “Our collaboration with Neste enables us to achieve tangible reductions in our air transport emissions. As one of the world’s largest SAF users, DHL Express continues to push industry boundaries and lead the adoption of cleaner aviation fuel.”
Carl Nyberg, Senior Vice President of Commercial, Renewable Products at Neste, highlighted the strategic importance of expanding the collaboration to Singapore. “This cooperation showcases the real-world application of SAF at scale and how we support DHL in achieving its carbon reduction goals. Singapore’s role as a key aviation hub makes it an ideal location for such an impactful initiative.”
The agreement also aligns with Singapore’s national sustainability goals, supporting its plan to mandate the use of SAF for at least 1% of all aviation fuel used in both passenger and cargo flights starting in 2026.
