FRANCE | DHL Express and TotalEnergies have signed a landmark purchase agreement that will introduce the first use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by DHL Express in France.
This marks a new step in DHL Express's efforts to decarbonise international parcel air transport.
DHL Express is the first express logistics provider to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), operating from its regional hub.
With this pioneering deployment, the company reinforces its leadership in driving the industry's decarbonisation.
This initial phase covers 5 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel over one year.
DHL Express Global Network Operations & Aviation Executive Vice President Travis Cobb said the milestone is part of DHL’s global strategy to decarbonise express transportation and help customers reduce their transport-related indirect emissions.
In 2025, SAF already accounted for 10% of the aviation fuel used across DHL’s own aircraft fleet, positioning its group as a leader in both logistics and aviation sustainability.
DHL Express France Chief Executive, Philippe Préta, said the opening of DHL’s Paris Charles de Gaulle Hub marked a major milestone in the development of DHL Express in France five years ago. Introducing SAF at this facility opens a new chapter.
“By becoming the first express operator to use SAF at Paris CDG Airport, we are demonstrating that world-class international logistics performance and a reduced carbon footprint can go hand in hand.”
TotalEnergies Director of New Mobilities, Mathieu Soulas said the company has been fully committed to supporting the aviation sector in reducing its carbon footprint.
Sustainable Aviation Fuels are a key lever for reducing aviation emissions.
They contributed both to customers’ decarbonization efforts and to the industrial transformation of our refineries.
“This agreement with DHL strengthens our partnership and reflects our shared determination to accelerate the development and adoption of SAF,” concluded Soulas.
“SAF represents a genuine growth industry that supports the energy transition of both aviation and industry.”
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