(Port of Virginia) Corridor runs between Norfolk Harbor and Virginia Inland Port -- The Port of Virginia is collaborating with Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) on its new RailGreen program that reduces supply chain emissions for shippers. With the first-of-its-kind emission reduction program
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Back TO HOMEFinnair and DB Schenker Join Forces in Reducing GHG Emissions for Cargo Transport
(Finnair/CISION) Finnair and DB Schenker have initiated their sustainability collaboration by signing an agreement for DB Schenker to purchase nearly 400 tons of scope 3 CO2e reductions, equaling approximately 120 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Finnair. Both companies are committed to
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Elkem, NCL and MPCC Inaugurate Low-Emissions Container Vessel to Strengthen Strategic European Silicon Value Chains
(Elkem) NCL (North Sea Container Line AS) together with partners Elkem ASA, and MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC), today (April 1, 2205) initiated the operation of NCL VESTLAND in Haugesund, Norway. This marks the commencement of the vessel’s service between Western,
April 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Industry-First Program Cuts Supply Chain Emissions for Freight Rail Customers
(Norfolk Southern/PR Newswire) Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today launched RailGreen, a first-of-its-kind solution enabling customers to reduce emissions from their freight rail shipments. RailGreen makes Norfolk Southern the only freight railroad in the world to offer verified certificates for supply chain
March 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Driving Change: DB SCHENKER Supplies Mercedes-Benz with Record SAF Volume
(DB SCHENKER) The thrill of takeoff, the world shrinking beneath us, the promise of new adventures. While we appreciate the speed and global reach that air freight provides both us and our shipped goods, we must also acknowledge its environmental impact. So
March 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste and DHL Group to Tighten Collaboration to Reduce Logistics Emissions
(Neste) Companies will jointly evaluate how Neste’s renewable solutions may support DHL Group in making its entire logistics chain as sustainable as possible; Collaboration aims at leveraging renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel to decarbonize DHL’s transportation To further strengthen their collaboration
February 06, 2025 Read Full Article
BRK Technology - Groundbreaking MoU Drive Global Shift towards Sustainable Algal Biofuels
(BRK Technology/EIN Presswire) BRK Technology to partner with energy firm to develop scalable algal biofuels for reducing carbon emissions in heavy transport sectors. -- BRK Technology Co., Limited, a leading innovator in the field of algal biofuels committed to decarbonization of heavy
February 03, 2025 Read Full Article
DHL Express and Cosmo Oil Marketing Sign Deal to Drive Further Usage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Japan
(DHL Group) The deal represents an annual purchase of 7.2 million litres of SAF, which DHL Express will use for its regular cargo shipping services starting in April 2025, marking the first such initiative for the international express industry in Asia. Annual
February 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Envirotainer Partners with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Envirotainer) A significant step in reducing supply chain emissions through collaboration -- Envirotainer, the specialist in temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments, has partnered with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) to support the development and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). SAF, a cleaner alternative
January 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Rhenus Joins Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s SAF Program to Support Cleaner Aviation Practices
(Rhenus) The globally-operating logistics service provider Rhenus has joined the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo SAF Program, investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to help cut emissions in aviation. The initiative supports the company’s sustainability efforts while offering customers the opportunity
December 23, 2024 Read Full Article
DHL's GoGreen Plus
DHL’s GoGreen Plus program is innovative in reshaping logistics to lower environmental strain. Aiming to redefine global transportation, the program integrates advanced solutions such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which uses renewable resources like plant oils to cut emissions, along with carbon-neutral strategies and emission-tracking
November 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Hydrogen from Biomass to Power Cargo Vessel in 40-Day Sea Trial
(Fuel Cells Works/Compact Syngas Solutions) • Waste-to-hydrogen producer Compact Syngas Solutions is supplying 200kg of hydrogen to power a groundbreaking zero emission 40-day sea trial in March 2025 The partnership between two British clean technology innovators will be one of the first times hydrogen
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
DHL Express and Shell Sign Deal to Drive Sustainable Air Freight at Brussels Airport
(DHL Group) The 1-year deal includes the delivery of 25 kt SAF into Brussels via pipeline to the airport. -- 1-year deal for delivery of 25 kt sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) into Brussels; Expected greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reduction of around 80 kt
November 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Epson Partners with Maersk to Reduce Emissions from Inbound Ocean Transportation
(Epson) ECO Delivery Ocean to deliver 230 tonnes CO2e emission reduction in first year. -- Global technology firm Epson announces its partnership with Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping and logistics company, to use greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduced fuels
November 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Shipping Industry’s Decarbonization Enhanced by Dedicated Book and Claim Registry
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) and RMI (formerly Rocky Mountain Institute) are launching Katalist, a not-for-profit ‘book and claim’ registry designed to accelerate the shipping industry’s decarbonization journey. Regulations
November 15, 2024 Read Full Article
DHL and IAG Cargo Solidify Partnership to Drive Sustainable Air Freight
(DHL Group) The new contract covers 2024 and 2025 emissions and will result in a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 165,000 metric tons of CO2e. DHL and IAG Cargo renew Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) agreement; IAG Cargo to use an
October 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Cathay Cargo Commemorates DB Schenker’s Membership of Its Corporate SAF Programme with a Signing Ceremony
(Cathay Pacific) DB Schenker is the newest and biggest contributor to Cathay’s carbon-reduction programme -- Cathay Cargo and DB Schenker jointly held a signing ceremony on 8 October at the airline’s Cathay City headquarters to mark the global forwarder’s membership of the
October 11, 2024 Read Full Article
ESL Shipping Builds a Series of Fossil-Free Handysize Vessels to Serve the Nordic Green Transition
(ESL Shipping) ESL Shipping is building a series of four new, fossil-free handysize vessels. These new 1A ice-class vessels are the top of the market in terms of cargo capacity, technology and innovation. The total value of the four ships is
October 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Airfreight Surcharge at Swiss WorldCargo to Include SAF Mandate from January 2025
(Swiss World Cargo) From 1 January 2025, Swiss WorldCargo will include the rising costs of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) due to regulatory environmental requirements in the price index of its existing Airfreight Surcharge (ASC). Starting in 2025, a statutory SAF blending
September 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Dimerco Partners with Acer and Cathay Cargo to Drive Sustainability through Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Dimerco) Dimerco Express Group (TWSE: 5609) is proud to announce its partnership with Acer (TWSE: 2353) and Cathay Cargo (Cathay Pacific, SEHK: 293) in a groundbreaking initiative to reduce carbon emissions in aviation through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
August 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Vessel Electrification, Biodiesel Form Backbone of Port of Detroit’s Net-Zero Plans
by Martyn Wingrove (Riviera) Vessels, lorries and cargo-handling equipment will be converted to run on biodiesel and renewable electricity at one of North America’s Great Lakes’ busiest ports -- Biofuels and electrification will be introduced for vessels within the Port of Detroit after
August 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers AS (“KNCC”), a Joint Venture Company between NYK Line and Knutsen Group, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (“CHI”) has signed a Joint Study Agreement to ensure market preparedness and detail design development for Liquefied Carbon Dioxide (LCO2) Carriers to Support the Rising Market of CCUS Projects Being Developed Globally.
(Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers) The LCO2 carrier under the joint study will be based on KNCC’s proprietary LCO2-Elevated Pressure (“LCO2-EP”) technology. The vessel design, including cargo tanks, has been already granted AiP in 2022 and the LCO2-EP cargo tanks further attained
August 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Nippon Express Selected by Tokyo Metropolitan Government as Cargo Agent to Promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Nippon Express/PR Newswire) - Addressing Climate Change by Encouraging Decarbonization Efforts through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Use - -- Nippon Express Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Nippon Express"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., was selected on Monday, August 5, as a designated
August 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Canadian Rail Dispute Threatens Ethanol Industry
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Renewable Fuels Association has signed on to a letter from U.S. agricultural supply chain interests to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, asking him to take action to ensure railroad operations continue to prevent serious damage to the Canadian and U.S.
August 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuels Can Power the Biggest Ships: Five Things to Know about Expanding Their Use
by Zia Abdullah (U.S. Department of Energy) ... Propelling massive ships around the world requires lots of energy created by burning thousands of gallons of fuel. The industry uses an estimated 2.5 billion barrels of fuel every year—primarily heavy fuel oil made from
August 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Sustainable Air Freight: Kuehne+Nagel and Mercedes-Benz Use Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Transport Logistics
( Kuehne+Nagel) Successful use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the production supply for the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa; Almost 11,000 tonnes of CO2 saved in twelve months as part of the partnership thanks to SAF -- As a long-standing airfreight partner
August 06, 2024 Read Full Article
A First for the Taiwanese Airline Industry: China Airlines Signs MOU on Sustainable Aviation Fuel with Morrison Express
(China Airlines) China Airlines, the Taiwan-based Airlines, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with Morrison Express The signing of the MOU by Senior Vice President Eddy Liu of China Airlines and Corporate Vice President
August 06, 2024 Read Full Article
DB Schenker Signs Record-Breaking Commitment to Cathay’s Corporate SAF Programme
(Cathay Pacific) Cathay continues to make progress in growing its sustainable aviation fuel programme with the forwarding giant giving it a significant boost to reduce emissions for its cargo shipments -- DB Schenker is the latest member of the air-cargo community to
July 19, 2024 Read Full Article
DHL Express and Bank of the Philippine Islands Join Forces to Reduce Carbon Emissions by Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(DHL) BPI is the first Filipino bank to partner with DHL Express in the GoGreen Plus service; DHL Express has signed an agreement with the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) for the bank to reduce its annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
July 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Korean Air Partners with CEVA Logistics for Cargo SAF Program
(Korean Air/Biobased Diesel Daily) Korean Air announced June 27 that it will expand its cargo sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program through a partnership with global logistics company CEVA Logistics. Korean Air’s customer-participation SAF program was launched in September to engage industry partners
July 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Avolta and DB Schenker Join Forces on Biofuel Usage
by Fatima Bahtić (Offshore Energy) Swiss-based travel retailer Avolta and German logistics provider DB Schenker have signed an agreement for the transport of goods using marine biofuel between Europe and the United States. Avolta revealed that from now on, all containers that
June 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Grant Agreement -- E-MethanolXWSolution – CINEA – European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
(Terntank) The objective of the eMETHANOLxWSolution project is to contribute to the decarbonization of the shipping industry and our customer’s zero-emission supply chains of renewable fuels in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. The project demonstrates an innovative combination of foldable
June 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Sesé and Repsol Reach the Largest Renewable Fuel Supply Agreement in Spain
(Sesé) The alliance between the two companies will guarantee the supply of eight million litres of renewable fuel over the next two years; This initiative will allow Sesé’s customers to progress in their decarbonisation goals by guaranteeing a reduction in CO2 emissions of
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Polestar Reduces Supply Chain Emissions through Integration of Renewable Fuels for Ocean Freight
(Polestar) Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) is taking the next steps in reducing its supply chain emissions by integrating renewable fuels on its ocean freight routes, which account for around 75% of Polestar’s total transportation emissions. Polestar is now also operating its Vehicle Processing
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Alternative FuelsSwede Chem Tankers Vessel “Nike” Supplied with ScanOcean B30-DMA Bunker Fuel
(Manifold Times) Bunker fuel delivered by Swedish bunker trader and physical supplier ScanOcean, contained no FAME content and complied with the ISO 8217:2017 for DMA. -- Swede Chem Tankers AB, a commercial shipping company focusing on transporting liquids in bulk mainly in
May 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Argus Launches Global Biofuels and Feedstocks Freight Assessments
(Argus Media/PR Newswire) Growing liquidity fosters greater price transparency -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus is launching today freight rates for biofuels and biofuels feedstocks in response to growing demand for price transparency in the energy transition fuel supply chain. Regulatory
May 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Gevo’s Verity and ClearFlame Announce Transportation Decarbonization Collaboration(G
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Verity Holdings, LLC, (“Verity”), and ClearFlame Engine Technologies, Inc., (“ClearFlame”) announced today a collaboration to drive decarbonization traceability from field-to-fleet for the road freight transportation market in the United States,
May 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Decarbonizing the Shipping Industry
by Wily Salim (LEC Partners/Biofuels Digest) ... Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO), a more dense and more viscous liquid than diesel, is the current dominant fuel used in the marine shipping industry. This is because HFO is relatively affordable, has high energy density,
April 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) Announcers Successful Completion of Inaugural Collective Tender
(Cargo Owners for Zero Emission Vessels) Global container line Hapag-Lloyd has won ZEMBA’s first tender, will deliver greenhouse gas emissions reduction over 90% as compared to fossil fuel service to ZEMBA members starting in 2025. -- ZEMBA announced the successful conclusion of
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
GoodShipping Launches Decarb Desk to Improve Carbon Insetting Transparency and Efficiency
(GoodShipping) New digital platform for cargo owners and freight forwarders to help speed up sustainability in global supply chain -- GoodShipping, the carbon insetting brand of FincoEnergies, has announced today the launch of its new Decarb Desk platform, the next step forward
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
DHL and Prada Group Contribute to More Sustainable Air Freight with SAF
(DHL Group) By leveraging sustainable fuels, DHL Global Forwarding is able to support customers in effectively reducing their transport emissions from air freight. -- DHL Global Forwarding announces the first investment of the Prada Group in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credits, utilizing
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
NX Group Begins Offering "NX-GREEN SAF Program", in Japan
(NX Group) -- Available for all air freight services, expanding from Europe -- NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (President: Satoshi Horikiri), has begun offering the NX-GREEN SAF Program in Japan, which enables our valued customers to purchase the environmental attributes derived from sustainable
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Astrid Mærsk Arrives in Shanghai for First Green Methanol Bunkering in China, in Partnership with SIPG
(Maersk) Maersk, a global leader in integrated container logistics, achieved a milestone as the large methanol-enabled vessel "Astrid Mærsk” berths at Yangshan port in Shanghai, for the first green methanol bunkering with simultaneous cargo and bunkering operations in China. This historic
April 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Lineas Presents Its New FAME Locomotive, a Milestone in Sustainable Transportation Innovation.
(Lineas) Lineas, Europe’s largest private rail freight operator, is proud to present its new FAME locomotive. With this locomotive, the company highlights its commitment to finding sustainable solutions to reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector. -- FAME, short for Fatty Acid
April 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, Global Transport Solutions Group Extend SAF Collaboration
(Air France KLM Martinair Cargo/Biobased Diesel Daily) Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) and the Global Transport Solutions Group, encompassing Marinetrans and Best Global Logistics, announced March 28 the extension of their collaboration on AFKLMP’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program. This collaboration
April 02, 2024 Read Full Article
More and More Shippers Take Action on Seaborne GHG Emissions
(Maersk) Strong growth for Maersk ECO Delivery Ocean product in 2023. Over 200 customers saved more than 680,000 tons of GHG emissions. Retail, lifestyle, automotive and FMCG companies are the pioneers. Shippers are increasingly taking action to eliminate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
April 02, 2024 Read Full Article
New EPA Emissions Rule for Semi-Trucks: EPA Rolls Out World's Toughest Emission Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) ... EPA announced new, final national emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles model years 2027 through 2032. Officials stated the new rule would avoid 1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions while reducing air pollution for
March 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Chart Industries Awarded Order for Hydrogen Liquefier, Liquid Hydrogen Transports and ISO Containers from Element Resources
(Chart Industries) Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE: GTLS) (“Chart”), a leading global solutions provider to clean energy and industrial gas markets, announces an order from Element Resources Inc (“Element”) for its Lancaster Clean Energy Center (LCEC), a major renewable green hydrogen production
March 22, 2024 Read Full Article
KWE, Volvo Group Enter Agreement for Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
((Kintetsu World Express/Biobased Diesel Daily) Tokyo, Japan-based Kintetsu World Express Inc. and the Volvo Group are partnering for the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), KWE announced March 7. “Kintetsu World Express is honored to play a crucial role in Volvo Group’s
March 12, 2024 Read Full Article
CHOOOSE Partners with bp to Expand Lower Carbon Product Offering across Hard to Abate Sectors
(CHOOOSE) - CHOOOSE and bp will collaborate to support the aviation sector across a number of decarbonization initiatives – ranging from enabling airlines to plan and execute on CORSIA obligations to advancing the digital solutions needed to scale airline sustainable
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
KWE and Roper Rhodes Join Together for Sustainable Maritime Fuel Program
(Kintetsu World Express/Newswire) Kintetsu World Express (U.K.) Ltd. (KWE) has initiated a strategic partnership with Roper Rhodes Limited, a leader in supplying bathroom furniture and products, to drive innovation and sustainability in the maritime sector. The collaboration focuses on the development
February 20, 2024 Read Full Article
MOL Is First APAC Based Carrier to Issue Carbon Insets on the 123Carbon Platform
(123Carbon) 123Carbon announced its collaboration with TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K Lines, Ltd (MOL) on a carbon insetting pilot project that will allow its customers to reduce their Scope 3 emissions. MOL is the first shipping company in the APAC region to issue carbon insets
February 20, 2024 Read Full Article
ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect --- May 20-23, 2024 --- Las Vegas, NV
Welcome to the inaugural ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect – uniting shippers, carriers, and logistics partners to shape the future of sustainable freight operations. This dynamic workshop will showcase how effective collaboration can enable shippers and carriers to achieve shared economic and
February 15, 2024 Read Full Article
DHL Express India and Aragen LifeSciences sign GoGreen Plus Partnership to Reduce Carbon Emissions
(Aragen LifeSciences) GoGreen Plus uses sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to enable customers to reduce Scope 3 emissions -- DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, and Aragen LifeSciences, a leading provider of contract research, development, and manufacturing services for the
February 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Repsol Achieves Certification to Trade SAF within RSB’s Book and Claim System
(Repsol) • The certification enables Repsol to deliver sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at specific airports and enter it into the RSB Registry, thus, allowing customers at other airports around the world to claim the carbon reductions of the registered SAF when
February 09, 2024 Read Full Article
DHL Partners with Schneider Electric to Launch New Shipping Model for Improved Sustainability and Agility
(DHL Group) Together with Schneider Electric, DHL Global Forwarding has successfully deployed two innovative multi-modal shipping bridges - between Singapore and North America and between India and North America - to reduce Scope 3 carbon emissions from air freight. -- Pilot schemes
February 08, 2024 Read Full Article
DHL Express Helps SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions Cut Carbon Emissions Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(DHL) SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions has signed up for DHL’s GoGreen Plus service to reduce carbon emissions DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider and SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions Co., Ltd. have signed a long-term agreement for GoGreen Plus, an international shipping
February 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Norwegian Becomes Co-owner of Norsk e-Fuel
(Norwegian) Norwegian is now a shareholder in Norsk e-Fuel. The company will establish what could be the world's first large-scale production facility for electrofuel. The fossil-free jet fuel will be produced at a plant in Mosjøen in Nordland. The partnership will
January 19, 2024 Read Full Article
New Software Simulates the Impact of Alternative Fuels for Freight Trains
by Travis Williams (VT News) Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute recently created the nationwide multi-train simulation software, NeTrainSim, to show the impacts of a countrywide shift away from diesel. -- What would it look like if freight trains across the
January 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Cathay Joins Forces with More Like-minded Organisations to Promote the Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Cathay Pacific) Welcoming three new partners into Cathay’s Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Programme that are joining its mission to be Greener Together -- Cathay continues to make important strides on its journey towards becoming a sustainability leader, as it endeavours to cultivate
January 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Yusen Logistics Partners with Cathay on SAF
(Yusen Logistics) Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. (President: Hiroyuki Okamoto) partners with Cathay (CEO: Ronald Lam) on their Corporate SAF⁽*⁾ Programme effective from January 2024. Cathay's Corporate SAF Programme, launched in 2022, is one of the first initiatives in Asia towards achieving sustainable
January 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Korean Air to Expand Cargo SAF Program with Yusen Logistics
(Korean Air) Korean Air has partnered with Yusen Logistics, a global logistics company, to further promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the air cargo industry. The two companies signed a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Cooperation Program Agreement at the Yusen
January 16, 2024 Read Full Article
DHL Express and Mytheresa Join Forces to Reduce CO2e Emissions by Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(DHL Express) The collaboration enables CO2e emissions to be reduced through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) instead of conventional jet fuel. -- Largest investment by a DHL customer to date in Europe in the GoGreen Plus service with long-term partnership
January 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Korean Air Collaborates with Yusen on Sustainable Jet Fuel
(Pulse News) Korean Air Lines Co. announced on Wednesday that it inked a partnership agreement with Japanese global logistics company Yusen Logistics for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) cooperation program. Both companies have committed to promoting the use of SAF within the
January 11, 2024 Read Full Article
South Korea to Set SAF, Bio-Bunker Standards from 2024 Based on Biofuel Trials
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Country commits to adopt marine biofuel by 2025, SAF by 2026; Six SAF demonstrations completed between Seoul, Los Angeles; GS Caltex agrees in June to supply Korean Air with SAF South Korea will set quality standards for sustainable aviation
January 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Repsol to Supply SAF to Atlas Air and Inditex for Regular Use on Cargo Flights
(Repsol) - Flights from Zaragoza Airport (Spain) carried out by Atlas Air for Inditex are using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Repsol. - Atlas Air, thus, becomes the first cargo airline to use SAF regularly on its freight transport flights
December 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Vale Performs First Biofuel Voyage for Its Iron Ore Shipping
(Vale) The vessel Hinrich Oldendorff will be fuelled by blend of residual cooking oil and fuel oil -- Vale, working in partnership with Oldendorff Carriers, have just commenced their first biofuel voyage on a bulk vessel. The trial is taking place on an
December 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Greener Shipping: China Can Bolster Global Climate Change Fight by Using Biofuel in Ships instead of Exporting It, Dutch Start-up 123Carbon Says
by Eric Ng (South China Morning Post) Start-up sees strong opportunities in China, 123Carbon’s Jeroen van Heiningen says 123Carbon won the top prize at this year’s Captain’s Table shipping and logistics innovation ideas pitching competition, held as part of last week’s Hong
November 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Gerdes Green Receives Government Subsidy for Damen Combi Freighter 3850 Green Innovations
(Damen) On 4th October, Damen’s client Gerdes Green received a subsidy from the German Government for the investment in sustainable innovations for a Damen Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 currently under construction, as well as for a second vessel. Damen, together with Gerdes Green
November 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Korean Air, LX Pantos Sign SAF Business Agreement
by Mi-Sun Kang (Korea Economic Daily) Sustainable aviation fuel can reduce carbon emissions by over 80% compared to fossil fuel-based aviation fuel -- Korean Air Lines Co. signed on Monday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) business with LX
November 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Japan’s Largest Airline Expands SAF Flight Initiative Services for Air Cargo
(All Nippon Airways/Biobased Diesel Daily) All Nippon Airways, Japan’s largest airline, announced Sept. 4 that it is launching a new service in its SAF Flight Initiative, a program dedicated to reducing CO2-emission levels through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Through
September 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Neste Supports PETRONAS by Providing Renewable Diesel for the European Freight for F1
(Neste) In an era marked by pressing environmental challenges, the world of motorsports, like many others, is working to make their operations more sustainable. -- Many companies that sponsor and participate in motorsport now recognize the need to take urgent action. Among
September 11, 2023 Read Full Article
Korean Air introduces Cargo SAF Program
(Korean Air) Korean Air will launch a program to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for air cargo operations in cooperation with air cargo customers and forwarders. Customers can make customized contributions through the Korean Air Cargo SAF program and reduce their carbon
September 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Lenovo Boosts Customer Sustainability with New Reduced Carbon Transport Service
(Lenovo/Business Wire) New solution empowers enterprises to achieve sustainability goals through a lower-carbon emissions alternative to transport IT purchases -- To support carbon-conscious enterprise customers in their sustainability journeys, Lenovo is offering a Reduced Carbon Transport Service, a distinct offering that gives
August 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Titan and 123Carbon Partner on Carbon Insetting to Progress Clean Fuel Transition
by Jessica Casey (LNG Industry) Titan, an independent clean fuel supplier, and 123Carbon, the first independent block-chain-based carbon insetting platform for the transport sector, have issued the first LNG-based carbon insets, readily available to the market. Carbon insetting enables fuel suppliers
August 28, 2023 Read Full Article
DHL Global Forwarding Calls for More SAF with Shipper Demand Rising
by Damian Brett (AirCargo News) DHL Global Forwarding has called for a “substantial” increase in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production as it reports rising demand for sustainable solutions from customers. The freight forwarder said a growing number of customer tenders and discussions
August 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Lipigas and HAM Start Production of Modules for Chile’s First Bio-LNG Plant for Vehicle Use
(AltFuels) Empresas Lipigas announced that the key modules that will allow the construction of the first plant that will produce bio-LNG in Chile are already being manufactured in Europe and that it will mean a real contribution to the decarbonization of
July 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Japan Celebrates Successful Trial of Liquefied Biomethane-Fueled Vessel
by Daniela Castim (World Bio Market Insights) This past June, a group of seven companies announced the completion of a successful trial using liquefied biomethane (LBM) as marine fuel on the domestic LNG fueled vessel Ise Mirai in Ise Bay. This marks Japan’s
July 26, 2023 Read Full Article
All Aboard: Get the Facts about Cleaner Trains, Advanced Diesel, Hydrogen and More
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) ... Moving this amount of freight and people is a feat made possible only by reliable, durable, powerful, and efficient locomotives. That’s why both freight and passenger rail run almost exclusively on diesel. A typical freight rail locomotive
July 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Virgin Atlantic Cargo Announces Sustainable Aviation Fuel Programme
(Biofuels Central) Virgin Atlantic Cargo has announced a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificate (SAFc) programme, designed to help freight forwarders and shippers manage their carbon emissions whilst demonstrating joint commitment to scaling the SAF industry. Customers participating in the scheme will contribute to
July 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Protec Fuel Prepares to Support Retailers and Fleets in Securing USDA Grants for Ethanol Infrastructure
(Protec Fuel/CISION) Protec Fuel, a leading ethanol fuel solutions firm, is ready to aid retailers and fleets in obtaining a portion of a $450 million grant from the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
July 18, 2023 Read Full Article
Transport with Biofuel: DB Schenker and Volvo Cars Reduce Emissions in Ocean Freight
(American Journal of Transportation) DB Schenker and Volvo Cars have embarked on a partnership for more sustainable ocean freight, shipping 12,000 standard containers (TEU) with automotive spare parts on vessels using biofuel that will reduce CO2 emissions by 84% per container. In
July 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Nippon Express Europe, Lufthansa Cargo Sign SAF Agreement
(Nippon Express Holdings/Biobased Diesel Daily) Nippon Express Europe GmbH and Lufthansa Cargo contractually agreed June 20 to advocate the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) when transporting airfreight shipments. The environmentally friendly aviation fuel will enable the Nippon Express Group to achieve
June 27, 2023 Read Full Article
CPKC and CSX Announce Planned Collaboration to Develop Additional Hydrogen Locomotives
(CSX) Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) and CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) (CSX) today announced their intent to enter into a joint venture for the building and deployment of hydrogen locomotive conversion kits for diesel electric locomotives. As
June 27, 2023 Read Full Article
EV Manufacturer Pays Wallenius Wilhelmsen to Use Biofuels Shipments
(Maritime Executive) A major EV manufacturer is entering into a shipping agreement where they are going to be paying the additional cost of using environmentally-friendly biofuel for the transportation of their products. The agreement is with Norway’s Wallenius Wilhelmsen and follows
June 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Next Step towards Sustainable Air Freight: DHL Global Forwarding Partners with IAG Cargo to Enable Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(DHL) • DHL Global Forwarding and IAG Cargo sign a contract for the purchase of 11.5 million liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) emissions reductions. SAF are a crucial part of DHL’s GoGreen Plus service, allowing DHL and their customers
June 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Neste Enables Cargolux to Become the First Airline to Use Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Luxembourg Airport
(Neste) Cargolux became the first airline to uplift sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Luxembourg Airport with the use of the fuel on a celebratory cargo flight. Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ was supplied to the airport’s fuel storage using NATO’s Central European Pipeline
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
LATAM Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel and Elite Flower Invest in Sustainable Fuel (SAF)
(LATAM) As part of the Mother's Day celebrations, LATAM Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel and Elite Flower purchased more than 25,000 liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The amount purchased would reduce the equivalent of the total emissions generated by a cargo flight on the
June 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Scan Global Logistics Launches SAF Pilot Project with Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle to Reduce CO2
(Scan Global Logistics/Biobased Diesel Daily) Scan Global Logistics has partnered with Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, to launch a pilot project using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The pilot
May 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Portfolio Company North Ammonia Forms Ground-Breaking Ammonia Partnership with Höegh Autoliners
(Arendals Fossekompani) With the aim of realizing the use of carbon-free maritime fuels in deep-sea shipping, Höegh Autoliners and North Ammonia has entered a partnership for the supply, distribution, delivery, and consumption of green ammonia, a carbon free fuel produced
May 16, 2023 Read Full Article
“Ship Green”: Hapag-Lloyd Launches Climate-Friendly Transport Solution as Part of Its Digital Customer Journey
(Hapag-Lloyd (Google Translation)) Hapag-Lloyd is introducing “Ship Green”, a new solution for climate-friendly transportation based on biofuel. The solution is accessible from anywhere at any time and requires no long-term commitment from customers. In the first rollout stage, customers can
May 05, 2023 Read Full Article
ITA Airways Launches Its Fly with SAF Program, Signing Its First Agreement with DB Schenker Italy
(ITA Airways/DB Schenker) • ITA Airways launches its Fly with SAF program, signing its first agreement with DB Schenker Italy. • ITA Airways and DB Schenker join their forces to develop the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The program offers freight
May 04, 2023 Read Full Article
KWE, Shell Aviation Launch SAF Book-and-Claim Pilot for Freight Sector
(Kintetsu World Express/Biobased Diesel Daily) Tokyo, Japan-based Kintetsu World Express Inc. and Shell Aviation have launched an initiative to trial the Smart Freight Centre’s multimodal sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) book-and-claim guidelines. The initiative was carried out through Avelia, Shell’s blockchain-powered SAF
April 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Norden Partner with 123Carbon to Support the Decarbonisation of Customer Supply Chains
(123Carbon) Together with 123Carbon and its partners, AllChiefs and Verifavia, NORDEN will begin to issue carbon inset tokens through 123Carbon’s newly developed platform to support the decarbonisation of customer supply chains. Bridging reductions with customers looking to decarbonise With the platform, NORDEN will now be able
April 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Yusen Logistics Starts to Offer SAF Option for Customers via "Yusen Book-and-Claim"
(Yusen Logistics) Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. (President: Hiroyuki Okamoto) has started "Yusen Book-and-Claim" service utilizing SAF⁽*１⁾ for air freight forwarding from April in 2023. International air transportation accounts for 2% of all global Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. After committing to achieve
April 18, 2023 Read Full Article
CARGO – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
CARGO is shipped around the WORLD in SHIPS and PLANEs. Now, freight-carrier customers are BEING offered renewable fuel options, such as GoodShipping’s “insetting” option.”Insetting” reduces carbon dioxide emissions by actually paying for and USING sustainable fuel for shipping. This contrasts
April 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Dachser Adds SAF Booking Option for Airfreight
by Damian Brett (Air Cargo News) Freight forwarder Dachser will offer a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) booking option to customers as part of its emission reduction efforts. The German company said that shipments transported using SAF generate 30% fewer greenhouse gas emissions
April 13, 2023 Read Full Article
17 Companies Join Campaign to Make Shipping Greener with Sustainable Biofuel
(GoodShipping) 17 companies will together save 2023 tonnes of CO2 this year by providing several vessels owned by shipping company Samskip with sustainable biofuel. Companies that import or export their freight by vessel generally have little influence on the container
March 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Kuehne+Nagel Norway Embarks on Biofuel Journey with ScaleAQ
(Kuehne+Nagel Norway) First customer in Norway to switch to a biofuel-supported supply chain in sea freight; Agreement to transport 1000 TEUs in 2023 with sustainable next-generation biofuel Kuehne+Nagel has been in a trusting partnership with Norwegian technology company ScaleAQ since 2014.
March 29, 2023 Read Full Article
New ECTN Alliance Plans to Decarbonize European Long-Haul Trucking
(Engie/CEVA Logistics/Sanef/AltFuels) Three major groups are joining forces to fight climate change and launch the European Clean Transport Network Alliance (ECTN Alliance), a concrete solution to decarbonize road freight transport. Mobilizing the expertise of its founding members—CEVA Logistics (part of CMA
March 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Air bp Makes First Sale of SAF from Its Spanish Refinery
(Biofuels International) Air bp has announced the first sale of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from its Castellon refinery in Spain. The flight was carried out by LATAM Cargo Chile from Zaragoza, Spain to North America. “This latest announcement marks another important
March 06, 2023 Read Full Article
DB Schenker and MSC Seal Important Biofuel Deal to Help Reduce Supply Chain Emissions
(DB Schenker and MSC Seal) First-of-its-kind agreement between a freight forwarder and a shipping line; At least 30,000 standard containers (TEU) will be transported on the world's oceans with net-zero emissions in 2023; Certified sustainable, second-generation biofuels are helping to
February 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Lenovo Teams up with Kuehne+Nagel to Design a Sustainable Logistics Solution to Help Customers Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
(Lenovo) First-of-its-kind sustainable aviation fuel service offered to customers for a lower-carbon emissions option to transport IT equipment via air freight -- To support enterprises in their commitment to minimize their environmental footprint and combat climate change, Lenovo is joining
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Deutsche Bahn Replaces Diesel with Biofuel HVO
(SolarServer (Google Translation)) Deutsche Bahn (DB) is making faster progress than planned when saying goodbye to diesel. With 17 million liters of HVO biofuel, DB 2023 is already using twice the amount of biofuel in its diesel locomotives as originally
January 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Liege Airport Is Ready for SAF
by Edward Hardy (Air Cargo Week) Liege Airport is the first Belgian airport to announce its readiness to accommodate for the distribution of sustainable aviation fuel to its airline customers. “Liege Airport is proud and excited to confirm, as first Belgian airport,
January 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Nippon Cargo Airlines to Use Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Their Cargo Flights Reducing the Emissions of Cargo Transport
(Neste) Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), the only international cargo airline based in Japan, has for the first time used Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ for several cargo flights in November and December this year. The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is supplied by Neste
December 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Nestlé Invests in Logistics Innovations to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Its International Water Brands
(Nestlé) ... Nestlé is investing over CHF 100 million by 2030 in low-carbon logistics for its three international water brands - S. Pellegrino, Acqua Panna and Perrier. This investment will focus on optimizing logistics routes and accelerating train transport, increasing the use of alternative fuels and
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Cargo-Partner Completes Ljubljana Expansion and SAF Flight
(AirCargo News) Logistics firm cargo-partner has officially opened its expanded logistics facility close to Slovenia’s Ljubljana Airport and announced a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project. ... SAF investment Meanwhile, in early December, cargo-partner and Lufthansa handled their first SAF shipment directly from Vienna Airport. The
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Metro Shipping Ltd Joins AFKLMP Cargo’s SAF Programme
(Air France KLM Martinair Cargo) Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) is very proud to announce that Metro Shipping Ltd has joined its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme. Birmingham-headquartered Metro Shipping is the first of our customers in the United
December 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Fueling the future: DB Schenker Launches Global CO2-Neutral Air Freight Offer
(DB Schenker) Biofuel application now available for all flights to all airports • Significant expansion of existing carbon-free air freight solutions • Purchase of more than 11,000 tons of SAF avoids more than 33,000 tons of CO2e this year alone
December 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Launch of ‘Switch to Zero’ Campaign to Reduce Shipping Industry Carbon Emissions
(GoodShipping) Companies that import or export their freight by vessel generally have little influence on the container shipping company’s fuel choice. GoodShipping aims to change this with the ‘insetting’ concept. The Port of Rotterdam Authority and GoodShipping are conducting a joint
December 08, 2022 Read Full Article
DSV Becomes First Etihad Cargo Partner to Purchase SAF to Offset Carbon Emissions
(Zawya) Etihad's first NetZero transatlantic flight from Washington Dulles to Abu Dhabi utilised SAF combined with SAF Book & Claim, demonstrating the potential to utilise current technology to achieve net-zero aviation; The NetZero flight, operated with Etihad's Boeing 787 "Greenliner"
December 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Bolloré Logistics Joins Air Canada Cargo Program to Reduce Emissions with SAF
(Air Canada/Biobased Diesel Daily) Air Canada announced Nov. 15 that Bolloré Logistics has become the first Air Canada Cargo customer to join the Leave Less Travel Program, which offers corporate and cargo customers effective options to offset or reduce their greenhouse-gas
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Fueling the Future: DB Schenker Launches Global CO2-Neutral Air Freight Offer
(DB Schenker) • Biofuel application now available for all flights to all airports • Significant expansion of existing carbon-free air freight solutions • Purchase of more than 11,000 tons of SAF avoids more than 33,000 tons of CO2e this year
November 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Dronamics and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions Announce Partnership
(Dronamics) Dronamics, the leading middle-mile cargo drone developer and operator, and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS), a leading innovator in the development of zero emissions solutions for aerospace, announced that they will be combining their expertise to integrate hydrogen fuel-cell technology into
November 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Neste and CargoAi Launch Partnership Offering Freight Forwarders and Their Clients an Option to Reduce the Carbon Emissions of Their Air Cargo Transports
(Neste) CargoAi, air cargo’s fastest growing digital solutions provider, and Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), announce a pioneering partnership which enables freight forwarders and their clients to significantly reduce the carbon emissions of their cargo transport
November 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Kuehne+Nagel and Novo Nordisk Expand Global Partnership into Low Carbon Fuels
(Kuehne+Nagel) 12 million litres of SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) to minimise environmental impact of Novo Nordisk air freight globally; Sustainable fuel offering to support customers’ pledge for carbon-neutral shipping; Advocating for more sustainable fuel production and use Novo Nordisk, one of
October 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Kintetsu World Express Works with Lufthansa Cargo to Use SAF in Freight Transport for 1 Year
(Lufthansa/Biobased Diesel Daily) Kintetsu World Express has committed to using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from this October to September 2023. As a result, Kintetsu World Express will reduce around 5 percent of its total CO2 footprint of transported airfreight with Lufthansa
October 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Heavy-Duty Decarbonizing with Biofuels
by Emily Skor (Growth Energy/Vital by POET) ... Leaders around the world are increasingly recognizing biofuels as a vital tool in the fight against climate change and in bringing agriculture into the fold. They’re a lower-cost, lower-emission fuel that is
August 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Gasum's Baltic Sea Commitment to the Ship Waste Action – Biogas from Cargo Ship Wastewater
(Gasum) There are around 2,000 cargo ships with an estimated 25,000 seafarers sailing on the Baltic Sea at any given time. The greywater and sewage generated on these vessels can be legally discharged into the Baltic Sea. How could this wastewater
July 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Decarbonizing Aviation with SAF: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to SkyNRG
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Over 30 supply chain projects across the globe have been completed by SkyNRG, with over 40 airlines and cargo operators supplied SAF by SkyNRG. But that’s just the beginning! SkyNRG finds that 350-400 SAF facilities
July 12, 2022 Read Full Article
TIACA Rolls out Pilot Phase of First Sustainability Assessment Initiative for the Air Cargo Sector
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has launched a new tracking programme through which its airline, airport, freight handling and ground handling members can assess and verify their sustainability actions, and benchmark progress against their peers,
July 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Cargolux and Bolloré Logistics Sign SAF Agreement
(Bolloré Logistics) Cargolux and long-term partner Bolloré Logistics have signed an agreement for the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in joint operations. The deal, covering 800,000 liters of SAF forms part of the Cargolux SAF program. This initiative will
June 21, 2022 Read Full Article
More Malaysia Airlines Flights to Be Powered by Biofuel in Next 12 Months
(Business Times) Neste, Petronas are suppliers; In conjunction with World Environment Day, Malaysia Airlines has operated its first passenger flight using Neste MY SAF on flight MH603 from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore. -- Malaysia Aviation Group, the parent company of Malaysia
June 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Competitive Edge: Amogy’s Ammonia
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Ammonia (NH3) is the second most produced chemical in the world, with high energy density and practicability – but can we use ammonia as a low emission or even zero emission fuel? Amogy says we can, with
May 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Decarbonization Specialist Helps Spearhead Green Transition for Denmark-Based Shipping Firm
(Norden/Biobased Diesel Daily) “The exciting thing about advanced biofuel is that it’s turning waste product into energy,” said Federica Conti, a decarbonization specialist helping to spearhead a green transition for Denmark-based shipping company Norden through her research and development of advanced
April 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Cathay Pacific Launches Asia’s 1st Major Corporate SAF Program
(Cathay Pacific/Biobased Diesel Daily) Cathay Pacific is launching its pilot corporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program, the first major program of its kind in Asia. The program provides corporate customers the opportunity to reduce their carbon footprint from business travel or
April 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Neste and DHL Express Announce One of the Largest Ever Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deals
(Neste) DHL Express and Neste have announced a significant step towards decarbonizing aviation logistics by expanding their existing cooperation with a new strategic collaboration. In the next five years, Neste will supply DHL with approximately 320,000 tons (400 million liters) of Neste
March 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Current State of Sustainable Marine Fuels --- March 15, 2022 --- ONLINE
When we talk about the global supply chain, the shipping industry is a key partner in transporting goods to market. Cargo ships filled with items like food, textiles, and electronics traverse ocean and sea using carbon intensive fossil fuels to
March 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Maersk to Sign Sustainable Aviation Fuel Contract with Air France-KLM
(Maersk/Biobased Diesel Daily) A.P. Moller-Maersk announced Feb. 23 that it will sign an agreement with Air France-KLM to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The deal includes a first-of-its-kind contract to cover around 40,000 trips taken by Maersk’s marine and corporate
February 26, 2022 Read Full Article
DHL Signs 3-Year Deal for 33 Million Liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Alyssa Sporrer (Freight Waves) DHL Global Forwarding, an air and ocean freight division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, on Tuesday signed a three-year agreement with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) for the purchase of 33 million liters of sustainable
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Corporate Travel Now Included in All Nippon Airways’ SAF Flight Initiative
(All Nippon Airways/Biobased Diesel Daily) All Nippon Airways, Japan's largest and five-star airline for nine consecutive years, is solidifying its commitment to accelerate the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by extending its SAF Flight Initiative to include business travel from
February 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Russian Aviation Fuel Operator Gazpromneft-Aero Supplies SAF to Ural Airlines at Schiphol
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) Russian aviation fuel operator Gazpromneft-Aero has refuelled a Ural Airlines Airbus A321 cargo aircraft at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with a sustainable aviation fuel blend as part of a cooperation programme with the Russian air carrier.
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Ural Airlines Tested Biofuel in Action
(RusBusinessNews) Ural Airlines has opened a new page in its history when its Airbus A321 performed the first flight using sustainable aviation fuel. The cargo airliner delivered medical supplies and COVID-19 test kits from Amsterdam to Ekaterinburg. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
January 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Volga-Dnepr Group Initiates Creation of Eurasian SAF Alliance with Key Industry Stakeholders
(Volga-Dnepr Group) Volga-Dnepr Group, Airbus, Gazprom Neft, Aeroflot Airlines, National Research Center Zhukovsky Institute, Federal State Unitary Enterprise State Research Institute of Civil Aviation, and S7 Group signed Declaration with the aim to set Eurasian SAF alliance. The main task of
December 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Major Global Airlines Launch New Aviation Climate Taskforce
(Aviation Climate Taskforce/Biobased Diesel Daily) Global airline leaders, including Air Canada, Air France-KLM, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Southwest Airlines Co., United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic, together with Boston Consulting Group, announced Oct. 28 the formation of
November 02, 2021 Read Full Article
Companies Aim to Use Only Zero-Carbon Ocean Shipping by 2040
by Ingrid Irigoyen, Taylor Goelz, Clarke Williams and Dana Rodriguez (Aspen Institute) ... This unfortunate spotlight gives us an opportunity to draw awareness to important issues in the maritime industry, including its massive carbon footprint. It also offers a chance to showcase
October 31, 2021 Read Full Article
DB Schenker and Lufthansa Extend SAF Freighter Flights until March
by Damian Brett (Air Cargo News) DB Schenker and Lufthansa Cargo are extending their sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) powered freighter flights between Frankfurt and Shanghai through the winter season, while Nokia has also joined the initiative. The regular SAF-powered flights were launched
October 28, 2021 Read Full Article
SAF – Kuehne+Nagel and Lufthansa Cargo Agree on Exclusive Partnership to Promote CO2-Neutral Power-to-liquid Fuel
(Kuehne+Nagel) SAF – Kuehne+Nagel and Lufthansa Cargo agree on exclusive partnership to promote CO2-neutral power-to-liquid fuel. -- Kuehne+Nagel and Lufthansa Cargo have agreed on an exclusive partnership for the promotion and use of synthetic crude oil from NGO atmosfair based in Berlin.
October 11, 2021 Read Full Article
Biofuels Offer a Cost-Effective Way to Lower Shipping Emissions
by Christina Nunez (Argonne National Laboratory) Swapping heavy fuel oil with fuel made from wood waste, waste fats, oils and greases could drastically cut planet-warming emissions from the shipping industry by 40 to 93%. -- Marine shipping traffic has grown steadily
October 04, 2021 Read Full Article
Industry Leaders, Organizations Call for Govt. Action to Fully Decarbonize Shipping by 2050
(Global Maritime Forum/Biobased Diesel Daily)Signatories of the Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization urge world leaders to align shipping with the Paris Agreement temperature goal. The private sector is already taking important steps to decarbonize global supply chains. Now governments
September 28, 2021 Read Full Article
Stena Bulk’s Zero-Emission Vessels on Water by 2035, GoodFuels, Tufton’s 100% Biofuel Voyage and More Maritime Magic
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) From Sweden comes news that one of the world’s leading tanker shipping companies, Stena Bulk, signed the Global Maritime Forum’s Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization with milestones that include three carbon neutral-ready methanol powered
September 27, 2021 Read Full Article
The Climate Can't Wait for Electric Planes. Sustainable Fuel May Be the Answer
by Hanna Ziady (CNN Business) More than 50 airlines, oil companies and other companies, including Delta (DAL), BP (BP) and Boeing (BA), pledged on Wednesday to replace 10% of global jet fuel supply with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030. It is one of the boldest commitments yet to tackle
September 24, 2021 Read Full Article
WEF’s Clean Skies Initiative Unveils New SAF Certificate System for Corporate Travellers
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) A new certificate system has been launched that will allow corporations and travellers to claim lower emission benefits through covering the price premium of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). It aims to unlock funding sources and
July 26, 2021 Read Full Article
Project to Run UK Locomotive on Biogas, Hydrogen Receives Gov’t Funding
(Bioenergy Insight) UK rail freight provider Freightliner, working in partnership with a consortium of specialist suppliers, has secured government funding to develop a dual-fuel solution for the Class 66 locomotive. The technology, utilising biogas and hydrogen, is one of the 30
July 20, 2021 Read Full Article
AFKLMP Welcomes Airpharm Logistics to Its SAF Programme
(Biofuels International) Airpharm Logistics SAU is the first Spanish forwarder to join the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme. SAF is a jet fuel made from renewable sources such as cooking oil and is a
June 30, 2021 Read Full Article
IAG Cargo Partners with Kuehne+Nagel and Neste to Launch First Net Zero Carbon Charter Chain with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Neste) IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, completed its first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) charter chain of 16 flights from Stuttgart to Atlanta last week. Working with their partner Kuehne+Nagel, IAG Cargo sourced 1.2 million litres of Neste
June 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Cologne Bonn Airport Makes Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Available for Airlines to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
(Neste) Neste, the world’s leading provider of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has set up a supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ at Cologne Bonn Airport. By doing so, Neste is helping to meet increasing levels of demand from air freight and
June 28, 2021 Read Full Article
Air France-KLM, Total, Groupe ADP and Airbus Join Forces to Decarbonize Air Transportation and Carry Out The First Long-Haul Flight Powered By Sustainable Aviation Fuel Produced in France
(Air France KLM Group) Air France-KLM, Total, Groupe ADP and Airbus have joined forces to carry out the first long-haul flight powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) (1) produced in France. At 3:40 p.m. today, Air France Flight 342 took off
May 19, 2021 Read Full Article
Air France KLM Martinair Carbgo and Bolloré Logistics Team Up to Launch the First Low-Carbon Airfreight Route between France and the United States
(Bolloré Logistics) Bolloré Logistics has joined the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme of Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) for its 2021 shipments between Paris Charles de Gaulle and New York John F. Kennedy airports. This first of its
January 22, 2021 Read Full Article
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