In Switzerland, Swiss WorldCargo said it will include the rising costs of SAF due to regulatory environmental requirements in the price index of its existing Airfreight Surcharge (ASC) from January 1, 2025.
Starting in 2025, a statutory SAF blending quota of initially 2% will apply for departures from European Union (EU) countries. Countries outside the EU are also planning to introduce or have already introduced mandatory SAF blends.
“SAF is a key technology to achieve more sustainable flying and is essential for the energy transition in aviation. However, the aviation industry cannot drive forward a competitive SAF market on its own. A significant increase in the use of SAF is only possible if its supply volumes and availability increase substantially as quickly as possible and the prices fall accordingly. Biogenic SAF is currently available in small quantities and 3-5 times more expensive than fossil fuel. A targeted policy strategy is needed for companies and airlines to be able to meet the volumes for the blending rates and beyond,” the company said.
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Tags: SAF, Swiss WorldCargo, Switzerland
Category: Fuels
