Air Logistics Partnerships

SHEIN and Lufthansa Cargo signed a Memorandum of Understanding on August 19, 2025, to explore initiatives aimed at promoting more sustainable air transportation. The agreement commits both companies to finalize sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offsetting solutions for SHEIN deliveries within six months. Under the terms of the MoU, Lufthansa Cargo will supply “Proof of Sustainability” certificates for SAF quantities used, ensuring that emission reductions are documented according to externally verified standards. This collaboration leverages Lufthansa Cargo’s experience in SAF adoption to pilot and gradually expand lower-carbon air cargo options for SHEIN’s global fulfillment network.

In addition to SAF adoption, the MoU outlines joint efforts in knowledge exchange and the enhancement of traceability and reporting for operational and environmental data. SHEIN’s General Manager of Global Fulfillment emphasized that SAF integration represents one component of a broader decarbonization strategy that includes logistics optimization, fleet efficiency improvements, and exploration of other low-carbon solutions. Lufthansa Cargo’s CEO noted that the partnership underscores the importance of concrete measures and reliable implementation in driving sustainable supply chains. The agreement marks the start of a long-term collaboration between the two companies to advance renewable and lower-carbon energy sources in air freight operations.

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