Global freight firm Kuehne+Nagel sign SAF agreements with 14 airlines

Global transport and logistics company Kuehne+Nagel launched carrier engagement sustainability programme signing agreements with fourteen global airline carriers to advance sustainability initiatives including the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Kuehne+Nagel has signed individual MoUs with American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France Cargo and KLM Cargo, Atlas Air, Azul, Cargolux, Cathay Cargo, Delta Air Lines, LATAM Airlines Group S.A., Lufthansa Cargo, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines.

The collaboration will focus on several key areas to achieve its sustainability goals including sourcing and promoting the use of SAF as well as other optimisation measures to reduce the carbon footprint.

“As an asset-light company, it is crucial for us to collaborate with our carriers to reach our ambitious science-based targets while also sending a clear signal. The signing of these MoUs represents a milestone for the industry and marks our joint commitment to supporting a sustainable future,” said Fabiano Piccinno, air logistics global head of sustainability at Kuehne+Nagel.

The current individually signed MoUs are with carriers that cover approximately 50% of Kuehne+Nagel’s emissions from air freight (based on emissions for full year 2024). The company aims to continue expanding its carrier sustainability engagement with major carrier partners to increase the amount of emissions covered.