Cargolux, AIT Logistics sign deal to use SAF to transport Microsoft servers

Cargolux and global freight forwarding company AIT Worldwide Logistics announced signing of their largest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) deal, in collaboration with Microsoft, for the transportation of their server racks (Microsoft Cloud Logistics).

“By working together to increase the production and use of SAF, we can help to cost effectively drive down emissions and increase the potential for more use of alternative fuels across the transport ecosystem,” Colin Todd, general manager of cloud manufacturing operations & fulfilment, Microsoft.

This partnership will result in a saving of 66,000 tonnes of CO2e over three years, between 2025 and 2027.

The SAF will be produced and delivered by Valero Marketing & Supply Company’s Diamond Green Diesel. The fuel will be added to Cargolux’s inventory at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston (IAH).

Cargolux and AIT are utilising the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) Registry to ensure a transparent and credible process for tracking and retiring SAF claims.

“Our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint is unwavering and we will continue to work towards this goal despite the volatility we face in our industry. We are proud of achieving this milestone with AIT and contributing to paving the way for a sounder supply chain”, said Domenico Ceci, Cargolux executive vice-president sales & marketing.

Earlier in January, Cargolux entered into a SAF offtake agreement with Norsk e-Fuel.