The SAF powered Kuehne+Nagel’s Boeing 747-8F ‘Inspire’ on charter flights from Stuttgart, Germany to Birmingham, Alabama.
Mercedes-Benz is using the flights to supply its production plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Heiko Schuhmacher, Senior Vice President Global Air Logistics at Kuehne+Nagel, says, “We are proud that this pilot project has developed into a long-term collaboration in the spirit of decarbonisation with a strong partner.”
Jörg Burzer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group, Production, Quality and Supply Chain Management, says, “Transport logistics is a key part of the automotive value chain. By using sustainable aviation fuel for air freight transport, we can reduce emissions along our value chain and take an important step towards net carbon neutrality. We are delighted to reach another milestone in sustainable logistics together with our partner Kuehne+Nagel.”