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“The ultimate solution is investing together in these sustainable fuels like SAF ”
FREDERIK VAN DE VEN SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR OF KWE ’ S EMEA REGIONAL HQ
“ Why we are different in the cargo industry , and what we are really focusing on , is collaboration .”
Van de Ven places extra weight on the importance of this collaborative approach , explaining that it also carries financial benefits later down the line .
“ We don ’ t always pass on the cost to the end customer , like almost all other forwarders are doing ,” says KWE ’ s sustainability lead in the region .
KWE provides customers with a variety of logistics services
“ We really look at partnerships and sustainability from a collaboration point of view , which also means something for cost .”
Shell Aviation : A crucial collaboration One of KWE ’ s key collaborators is Shell Aviation , a leading global supplier of aviation fuels and lubricants with more than 100 years of experience under its belt .
While serving customers ranging from the world ’ s largest airlines to private pilots , Shell is in the thick of the energy transition , much like the global energy system as a whole . “ As we look to the future , we envisage an aviation sector that will transition to more sustainable solutions , and we ’ re working with customers to help transform demand for and supply of low-carbon energy ,” comments Jai Karia , Global Sustainability Manager at Shell Aviation .
“ Our capabilities as a blender , trader and transporter , together with our innovation and marketing expertise , is what we leverage to
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