Seko Logistics enters SAF agreement with United Airlines

US logistics company Seko Logistics announced their partnership with United Airlines for the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by joining the United Eco-Skies Alliance.

Seko said the multi-million deal is one of United’s most significant SAF purchases to-date. The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the use of SAF in its operations as well as other sustainability initiatives.  

“United Cargo is proud to support SEKO in its commitment to sustainability through the purchase of SAF,” said Jan Krems, president of United Cargo. “This initiative is a shining example of how we’re leading the way in environmental responsibility. By providing SAF, we enable our customers like SEKO to meet their environmental objectives, reinforcing the importance of sustainability in both our operations. We are dedicated to advancing sustainable logistics for a better future.”

To note, earlier in December last year, United signed a 8m gallon SAF offtake agreement with US-based refiner Phillips 66 to be delivered at the Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Under the agreement, Phillips 66 will initially supply 3m gallons of SAF to United Airlines for use at ORD, with the potential to increase this to 8m gallons by the first half of 2025.

The partnership will also see Phillips 66 deliver an initial 600,000 gallons of SAF to United Airlines at LAX by the end of 2024.

“Thanks to SEKO’s commitment, United is able to collaborate with new producers to provide SAF in new locations like Chicago O’Hare International Airport,” said Lauren Riley, chief sustainability officer at United.