Kuehne+Nagel, LATAM Cargo, and The Elite Flower carry out their largest SAF operation yet in Latin America
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For the third year, a joint initiative is reducing emissions from Valentine's Day flower shipments on the Bogota-Miami route
+130,000 litres of SAF which covers the fuel consumption of eight B767 cargo flights on that route
Recognising the importance of reducing emissions in international trade, Kuehne+Nagel, LATAM Cargo, and The Elite Flower have carried out their largest SAF-based operation to date in Latin America, reducing about 300 tonnes of CO₂e linked to the transportation of more than 495 tonnes of flowers (about 10 million stems). The initiative reduced CO₂e associated with exporting Colombian flowers from Bogota to Miami for Valentine's Day, one of the floriculture industry's most important seasons, by using Book and Claim for SAF.
Cutting roses
"Collaborating with our partners generates and drives positive and innovative changes in important industries like perishables and air logistics, where reducing carbon emissions is essential. We are proud of the continued commitment to expand this initiative year after year and to inspire more stakeholders in Latin America and globally to continue advancing decarbonisation initiatives in our supply chains throughBook and Claimmethodology," explains Ana San Carlos, Sustainability Manager for Latin America at Kuehne+Nagel.
"This agreement stems from a shared conviction: managing emissions from the aviation industry requires multiple solutions and, above all, collaboration. Together with our customers, we have taken another step towards more sustainable aviation by applying the environmental benefits of using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the flower supply chain. The initiative demonstrates how reducing emissions further enhances the speed and reliability of air transport, which is key for fresh products such as flowers," said Cristina Oñate, VP of Sustainability and Product at LATAM Cargo Group.
Alvaro Camacho, Logistics Manager at The Elite Flower, commented that during the Valentine's season, "We export nearly 40 million stems through LATAM Cargo, an operational challenge that we undertake with a commitment to doing it in an increasingly responsible way. The incorporation of SAF into our logistics processes enables us to advance in reducing the carbon footprint of air transport, without compromising the quality or timeliness of our flower deliveries. This type of initiative reflects our contribution to a more sustainable floriculture industry, where operational efficiency and environmental care go hand in hand."
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With close to 85,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics providers. Headquartered in Switzerland, Kuehne+Nagel is listed in the Swiss blue-chip stock market index, the SMI. The Group is the global number one in air and sea logistics and has strong market positions in road and contract logistics. Kuehne+Nagel is the logistics partner of choice for 400,000 customers worldwide. Using its global network, logistics expertise and data-based insights, the Group provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries.
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