• Partnering for Sustainable Airfreight: Lufthansa Cargo and CEVA Logistics sign MoU on SAF use
• New Exposure Time Calculator now live: Greater transparency for passive pharma shipments
• CB Customs Broker handles customs clearance for perishables for Lufthansa Cargo
• Lufthansa Cargo and heyworld to Exhibit Together at CILF 2025

Partnering for Sustainable Airfreight: Lufthansa Cargo and CEVA Logistics sign MoU on SAF use

Lufthansa Cargo and global logistics provider CEVA Logistics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their collaboration in the area of sustainability, with a clear focus on the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The agreement aims to enable measurable CO₂ reductions in airfreight operations through joint efforts, mutual learning, and transparency. The MoU sets the foundation for long-term cooperation, with verifiable emission reductions already expected in 2025.

“Lufthansa Cargo is not only a long-standing business partner – we also share the same ambition: making airfreight more sustainable. With our joint focus on SAF, we’re laying the foundation to achieve our climate goals while driving innovative supply chain solutions – powered by Lufthansa Cargo’s efficient Boeing 777F freighter fleet,” says Loïc Gay, Global Air & Ocean Products Leader at CEVA Logistics.

“We’ve built a long-standing, trust-based partnership with CEVA Logistics. Taking action together on SAF now sends a strong signal: customers and carriers can drive real progress when working hand in hand. Sustainability is not an add-on for us – it’s an essential part of how we fulfill our purpose: Enabling Global Business,” says Anand Kulkarni, Head of Global Markets at Lufthansa Cargo.

New Exposure Time Calculator now live: Greater transparency for passive pharma shipments

Ensuring that pharmaceutical products arrive on time and in perfect condition requires reliable protection from temperature deviations throughout the entire transport chain. For passively cooled shipments – those without active temperature control – it’s especially important to understand how long a shipment may be exposed to ambient conditions, such as while on the tarmac. This enables our customers to select the appropriate packaging solution.

That’s exactly where Lufthansa Cargo’s new Passive Temp Support Exposure Time Calculator comes in. Launched today, the tool provides an indicative estimate of how long a passively packaged shipment may remain outside of temperature-controlled environments along a given route, based on operational insights.

A powerful new tool for greater planning transparency: the Exposure Time Calculator visualizes infrastructure capabilities, process times, and existing pharma certifications across the transport chain. It factors in key parameters such as the required temperature range, shipment type (loose cargo, ULD, or BUP), and shipment dimensions. By including these details, the tool delivers highly accurate exposure estimates – helping customers make well-informed decisions about the right product and packaging solution.

CB Customs Broker handles customs clearance for perishables for Lufthansa Cargo

Since July, CB Customs Broker has been handling customs clearance for Lufthansa Cargo’s “Perishables toDoor” service. The customs broker is now responsible for all customs-related processes in Frankfurt, Munich, and Brussels.

The Perishable toDoor service ensures fast and reliable delivery of temperature-sensitive goods from around the world. Whether it’s mangoes from Mexico, roses from Kenya, or papayas from Brazil, shipments arrive by air and continue by road to destinations across Europe.

CB Customs Broker takes care of customs clearance for all goods staying in Germany and issues T1 documents for transit shipments. The customs broker also coordinates with the relevant authorities, such as the Plant Protection Service, the Federal Office for Agriculture, and the Veterinary Office, ensuring that all documentation is in order.

“Hardly any other products require the kind of precision that is required for the customs clearance of perishable goods. That precision is exactly our strength,” says Uwe Glunz, Managing Director at CB Customs Broker. “We’re pleased to support Lufthansa Cargo and to offer this service to other customers as well, further strengthening our role in time-sensitive customs services across Europe.”

Lufthansa Cargo and heyworld to Exhibit Together at CILF 2025

Lufthansa Cargo will participate as an exhibitor at the China (Shenzhen) International Logistics and Supply Chain Fair (CILF), joining forces with its eCommerce subsidiary, heyworld. The joint presence underscores Lufthansa Cargo’s commitment to innovative logistics solutions and its strategic focus on the Asian market. CILF, held from September 24 to 26, 2025, at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, is one of Asia’s leading platforms for logistics and supply chain innovation with a focus on cross-border e-commerce logistics.

With over 2000 exhibiting companies and 270,000 visits in 2024, the CILF is a practical platform for industrial players and buyers from worldwide to network face-to-face, as well as share the latest trends and news.