Kintetsu World Express agrees SAF deal with Shell Aviation

In Japan, Kintetsu World Express, Inc. has entered into a new agreement with Shell Aviation, regarding the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). KWE and Shell Aviation jointly participated in the market based measures framework pilot demonstration program conducted by Smart Freight Centre in 2023. Since then, it has engaged in discussions to establish a secure and convenient mechanism for the use of SAF’s environmental benefits by aviation stakeholders, including freight forwarders and shippers, engaging in air freight activities.

Under this agreement, KWE will adopt Shell Aviation’s digital platform “Avelia” to swiftly address shippers’ low-carbon transportation needs. Avelia will help KWE to access the environmental benefits of SAF even when SAF is not physically available at their locations. It also offers a transparent, secure, and credible blockchain platform that ensures traceability, and helps to prevent erroneous double counting.