ANA Cargo commences SAF freighter flights fueled by Japanese forwarder trio

Japan-based ANA Cargo launched “SAF Flight Initiative: For the Next Generation” on Oct. 14, an initiative that aims to promote the use and production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on cargo flights. Japanese forwarders Kintetsu World Express, Yusen Logistics and Nippon Express have joined ANA’s initiative, and partnered with the carrier to conduct a SAF-powered flight from Japan to Germany on Sept. 29, according to an Oct. 14 release. The 777F was powered with SAF sourced from Finnish oil producer, refiner and marketer Neste, an ANA representative told Air Cargo World . Together, ANA and its forwarding partners reduced 10 tonnes of CO2 emissions on the flight. [caption id="attachment_97247" align="alignright" width="398"] (Photo: Yusen Logistics)[/caption] The initiative is another step forward in ANA’s commitment to reach net-zero emissions from aircraft operations by 2050. Aside from SAF, ANA aims to achieve this goal through technology, such as engines with higher-fuel efficiency, improved flight operations that reduce fuel consumption, the purchase of CO2 emission credits and more, according to the company’s website. While this is the first cargo-related SAF initiative at ANA Cargo, the airline’s passenger affiliate had previously tested biofuel. In June, ANA partnered with Japanese public research and development agency New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to operate a domestic flight powered by SAF produced from microalgae, according to a past release. Sustainability has fueled collaboration between many freight forwarders and carriers, and in turn, many industry stakeholders have launched or joined various SAF initiatives. In September, France-based forwarder Geodis started offering SAF options for its customers’ shipments, and earlier in July five Chinese freight forwarders joined Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s SAF program that was launched in January. More recently, Lufthansa Cargo and Kuehne+Nagel partnered to promote the use of power-to-liquid SAF from the world’s first synthetic SAF production site in Germany. Sustainability was also one of the main topics at this year’s World Cargo Symposium in Dublin , which showcased several sessions on the topic , including a panel on operational efficiency and sustainability, as well as industry solutions . ANA ranked No. 24 in Air Cargo World ’s latest Freight 50 rating of the world’s top carriers, based on 2020 tonnage. Nippon Express, Kintetsu World Express and Yusen Logistics ranked No. 8, 10 and 18, respectively, in Air Cargo World ’s Power 25 list, based on 2020 tonnage.

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