Lufthansa Cargo and online fashion retailer Shein have signed an MOU to expand the use of sustainable aviation fuels in Shein air freight deliveries, with finalized adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offsetting solutions for Shein deliveries expected within six months.

Lufthansa Cargo will provide high-quality proof of sustainability certificates for the used SAF. These certificates are based on externally verified standards and document emission reductions, compared to conventional jet fuel, in a traceable manner.

“Lufthansa Cargo has extensive experience in driving the adoption of SAF and will provide Shein with opportunities to adopt lower-carbon air cargo options,” said Ethan Shen, Shein’s general manager of global fulfillment.

“Through this partnership, we aim to pilot and gradually expand the use of SAF where feasible, while continuing to explore additional ways to reduce the carbon footprint across our delivery network.

“While the use of SAF is one step toward reducing our transportation and distribution emissions, we recognize it as part of a broader decarbonization strategy that should also include optimizing logistics, fleet efficiency and exploring other low-carbon solutions.”

“Signing this memorandum with Shein represents Lufthansa Cargo´s commitment to implementing high-performance logistics solutions responsibly and with operational excellence. It demonstrates the importance of concrete measures and reliable implementation in the international air freight business,” said Ashwin Bhat, CEO of Lufthansa Cargo.

The companies added that they are exploring further areas of cooperation, such as knowledge exchanges and approaches to strengthen traceability and reporting of operational and environmental data, and that the MOU is the beginning of “a long-term agreement”.

Author Credits- ALASDAIR MORTON
Parcel and postal technology INTERNATIONAL