Two years on since the industry’s first SAF program was first launched, and the first contract extensions are already being signed: Air France KLM Martinair Cargo announced last week that the Global Transport Solutions Group (which has its own Going Green initiative) has co-signed to continue supporting SAF flights, together. (The Global Transport Solutions (GTS) Group includes Marinetrans and Best Global Logistics (BGL).) Only when companies work together, can SAF development progress, and positive, environmentally-friendly change be brought about in the logistics and air freight industry. The program enables partners to opt for partially-SAF-powered flights, thus decreasing the carbon emissions impact of their shipments.
John Burgstra, Co-CEO of Global Transport Solutions, announced: “We are pleased to extend our long-term collaboration with AFKLMP Cargo’s SAF program. This partnership reflects our commitment to sustainability and our shared determination to reduce the impact of aviation on our planet. By participating in the SAF program, we are proudly contributing to the scale-up of biofuels for the aviation sector and to making our shipments more sustainable.”
GertJan Roelands, SVP Commercial at Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, commented: “We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with the GTS Group on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), as part of our ongoing efforts to reduce our carbon footprint. We commend the GTS Group for their leadership in sustainability, and we are proud to partner with them as we work towards a more sustainable future for the logistics and air freight industry. Since introducing the first SAF program in 2022, we have partnered with over 60 stakeholders and introduced numerous solutions to further reduce our industry’s carbon footprint. While we acknowledge that we have a long way to go, we remain committed to making a difference and taking action on this critical issue.”