By Maria Kalamatas | August 8, 2025
Frankfurt, August 8 — Lufthansa Cargo and CEVA Logistics have launched a joint initiative aimed at reducing the environmental impact of airfreight. The two companies signed a new agreement in Frankfurt this week to increase the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and offer more transparent emissions reporting to clients.
“It’s no longer about talking. It’s about doing,” said Dorothea von Boxberg, CEO of Lufthansa Cargo. “This partnership gives us the tools to move faster and with purpose.”
A Shift from Theory to Practice
Instead of pilot programs or limited trials, this agreement sets a concrete plan into motion. CEVA will begin using SAF for key trade lanes operated by Lufthansa Cargo. The project also includes the rollout of temperature-monitoring technology designed by Lufthansa for pharmaceutical shipments, which helps ensure product safety from departure to arrival.
“Our customers — especially in pharma — want control and accountability,” said Mathias Dobner, CEVA’s Global Head of Airfreight. “With this collaboration, they’ll have both.”
Meeting Expectations from the Ground Up
The cost of SAF remains a challenge. But Lufthansa and CEVA believe that by working together and sharing responsibility, they can help build demand and drive down long-term costs. Their joint message is clear: collaboration, not competition, is what the sector needs now.
Both companies have also committed to publicly reporting progress and offering greener freight options for clients who wish to reduce their own carbon footprint.
