SWISS and Kuehne+Nagel team up to promote more sustainable air transportation

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), which is Switzerland’s premium air carrier, and Kuehne+Nagel, which is one of the world’s leading logistics service providers, are to deepen their strategic partnership to make air transportation more sustainable.

Partnership Focus:
- Promote the development and commercialization of synthetic aviation fuels (SAF) manufactured by Swiss clean-tech company Synhelion.
- Joint commitment to long-term procurement of SAF, giving Synhelion a stable foundation to scale production.

Commitments:
- SWISS will procure at least 200 tonnes of Synhelion SAF annually starting in 2027.
- A portion of this fuel will be resold to Kuehne+Nagel, enabling its airfreight customers to reduce their carbon footprint.
- Kuehne+Nagel will use Synhelion’s SAF for airfreight transports with Swiss WorldCargo for a five-year period.

Strategic Importance:
- SAF is currently expensive and limited in supply.
- This partnership accelerates scaling and economic viability of synthetic fuels.
- It aligns with aviation industry climate targets and supports decarbonization of logistics.

Broader Impact
- SWISS continues to invest in fuel-efficient aircraft and sustainable practices within the Lufthansa Group.
- Kuehne+Nagel strengthens its leadership in green logistics by offering customers innovative ways to cut emissions.
- Together, they set a precedent for cross-industry collaboration between airlines and logistics providers to tackle climate challenges.

This is a major step forward in making aviation greener, showing how partnerships can drive innovation and sustainability in sectors traditionally seen as high-carbon.