DHL pioneers SAF use at Paris CDG with TotalEnergies pact

DHL Express took a monumental step in the decarbonisation of international air freight, becoming the first express logistics provider to integrate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into its operations at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). In a landmark renewable one-year partnership with the global integrated multi-energy company TotalEnergies, DHL Express will secure an initial supply of five million litres of SAF to power its aircraft departing from the French capital.

The inaugural flight fuelled by this sustainable alternative took to the skies from the CDG hub today, signalling a new era in sustainable aviation for the express delivery sector. This strategic move aligns perfectly with the fifth anniversary of DHL’s flagship French air hub, a facility already highly regarded for its technological and operational innovations.

Travis Cobb, EVP Global Network Operations & Aviation at DHL Express, commented: "This latest milestone is part of DHL’s global strategy to decarbonize express transportation and help our customers reduce their transport-related indirect emissions. In 2025, SAF already accounted for 10% of the aviation fuel used across DHL’s own aircraft fleet, positioning our Group as a leader in both logistics and aviation sustainability."

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