Lufthansa Cargo and global logistics provider CEVA Logistics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their collaboration in sustainability, with the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
The agreement aims to enable measurable CO₂ reductions in airfreight operations through joint efforts, mutual learning, and transparency. The MoU sets the foundation for long-term cooperation, with verifiable emission reductions already expected in 2025.
"Lufthansa Cargo is not only a long-standing business partner – we also share the same ambition: making airfreight more sustainable. With our joint focus on SAF, we're laying the foundation to achieve our climate goals while driving innovative supply chain solutions – powered by Lufthansa Cargo’s efficient Boeing 777F freighter fleet," Loïc Gay, global air & ocean products leader at CEVA Logistics, said.
Anand Kulkarni, head of global markets at Lufthansa Cargo noted the "long-standing, trust-based partnership" of Lufthansa Cargo with CEVA Logistics, adding that taking action together on SAF "sends a strong signal: customers and carriers can drive real progress when working hand in hand."
"Sustainability is not an add-on for us – it's an essential part of how we fulfill our purpose: Enabling Global Business," Kulkarni added.
[Source: Lufthansa Cargo]
New Exposure Time Calculator now live
Meanwhile, Lufthansa Cargo noted that ensuring that pharmaceutical products arrive on time and in perfect condition requires protection from temperature deviations throughout the entire transport chain. For passively cooled shipments – those without active temperature control – it's important to understand how long a shipment may be exposed to ambient conditions, such as while on the tarmac, to enable customers to select the appropriate packaging solution.
The carrier noted that its recently-launched Passive Temp Support Exposure Time Calculator provides an indicative estimate of how long a passively packaged shipment may remain outside of temperature-controlled environments along a given route, based on operational insights.
"The Exposure Time Calculator visualizes infrastructure capabilities, process times, and existing pharma certifications across the transport chain. It factors in key parameters such as the required temperature range, shipment type (loose cargo, ULD, or BUP), and shipment dimensions," Lufthansa Cargo said.
"By including these details, the tool delivers highly accurate exposure estimates – helping customers make well-informed decisions about the right product and packaging solution," it added.
