News / More large forwarders push for green aviation fuel – but will shippers pay?

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Large forwarders are driving environmental change in air freight, with more carbon-neutral flights available to shippers with deep pockets.

Kuehne + Nagel today announced an agreement with American Airlines (AA) to use more than 11 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to enable its customers to enjoy carbon-neutral flights.

The amount is not game-changing, but is a step in the right direction; 11 million litres will enable a 787-9 to fly 25 times around the world, or a 777 freighter to ...