Episode 26 | The Catalyst Series: Scaling SAF: How AIR France–KLM & AIT Worldwide Logistics Are Decarbonizing Air Freight

Episode 26 | The Catalyst Series: Scaling SAF: How AIR France–KLM & AIT Worldwide Logistics Are Decarbonizing Air Freight

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How can airlines and freight forwarders work together to accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption and decarbonize global air freight?

In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Catalyst Series, Smart Freight Centre CEO Christoph Wolff speaks with Blaise Brigaud, Senior Vice President Group Sustainability at Air France–KLM, and Chelsea Lamar, Vice President Sustainability at AIT Worldwide Logistics, about how practical collaboration is helping scale sustainable aviation.

As demand for lower-emission logistics solutions grows, airlines, freight forwarders, and shippers are increasingly working together to create credible SAF solutions through transparent partnerships, book and claim systems, and chain of custody innovation.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
  • Why book and claim is currently essential for scaling SAF adoption
  • How Air France–KLM and AIT structure practical SAF collaborations
  • The importance of trust, transparency, and chain of custody in sustainable fuel procurement
  • How customer demand is shaping sustainable air freight markets
  • Why regulatory clarity from GHG Protocol and SBTi remains critical for broader adoption
  • The role of policy support and industry collaboration in moving SAF toward mainstream deployment
This conversation provides practical insights into how sustainable aviation is evolving from pilot projects into scalable commercial strategies, offering valuable lessons for shippers, freight forwarders, investors, and sustainability leaders alike.

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