Finnair and DB Schenker have initiated their sustainability collaboration by signing an agreement for DB Schenker to purchase nearly 400 tons of scope 3 CO2e reductions, equaling approximately 120 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Finnair. Both companies are committed to increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to air cargo transport. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a safe, certified, and renewable alternative to fossil … [Read more...] about Finnair and DB Schenker join forces in reducing GHG emissions for cargo transport
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DB Schenker anchors sustainable future at Equalbase Sunway 103° Free Commercial Zone
Equalbase, a Singapore-headquartered real asset developer, has signed a tenancy agreement with DB Schenker, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions. Equalbase has leased 830,000 square feet GFA, within the 2.2 million square feet of Phase 1 development at 103° in Sunway City Iskandar Puteri, Johor to Schenker. The lease covers an entire warehouse of three currently being constructed. Schenker’s presence at 103° strengthens its regional operations, enhancing cross-border … [Read more...] about DB Schenker anchors sustainable future at Equalbase Sunway 103° Free Commercial Zone
Driving change: DB Schenker supplies Mercedes-Benz with record SAF volume
New high score: The largest single volume order of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by a DB Schenker customer has been placed by Mercedes-Benz. The record agreement reduces the global automotive company’s CO2e emissions by 40,000 tons through the procurement of around 13,000 tons of SAF. The biofuel is being accredited towards export air freight shipments from Frankfurt to Beijing and Shanghai. Thorsten Meincke, Global Board Member for Air & Ocean Freight, DB Schenker: “Achieving carbon … [Read more...] about Driving change: DB Schenker supplies Mercedes-Benz with record SAF volume
DB Schenker launches Ezhou-Frankfurt air cargo route, strengthening Sino-Europe aviation logistics network
On January 7, 2025, a Boeing 777 freighter loaded with diverse goods successfully departed from Ezhou Huahu International Airport, embarking on its inaugural flight to Frankfurt, Germany. This marks the official launch of DB Schenker’s Ezhou-Frankfurt regular cargo route, establishing another significant air logistics corridor between Central China and Europe. Mr. Ramon He, Senior Vice President and Head of Air Freight of DB Schenker Greater China, and Mr. Xiaobing Zhang, Vice President and … [Read more...] about DB Schenker launches Ezhou-Frankfurt air cargo route, strengthening Sino-Europe aviation logistics network
DB Schenker uses remote-controlled forklifts
Forklifts are now being operated remotely at DB Schenker’s Contract Logistics site in Kassel, Germany. The drivers control the vehicles from a distance. With a remote driving setup, drivers are connected to several different vehicles at different locations via the enabl platform. Lucas Mömken, Vice President Global Engineering & Innovation in Contract Logistics, DB Schenker: “The collaboration with enabl allows us to react flexibly to fluctuations in demand and automate our processes to … [Read more...] about DB Schenker uses remote-controlled forklifts
Cathay Cargo commemorates DB Schenker’s membership of its Corporate SAF Programme with a signing ceremony
Cathay Cargo and DB Schenker jointly held a signing ceremony on 8 October at the airline’s Cathay City headquarters to mark the global forwarder’s membership of the Cathay Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme. Attended by Cathay Director Cargo Tom Owen and DB Schenker Vice President Global Carrier Relation Susanne Stemmer, the ceremony marked DB Schenker’s stride forward in July to become the biggest contributor to the programme, underscoring both parties’ commitment to reducing … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo commemorates DB Schenker’s membership of its Corporate SAF Programme with a signing ceremony
