75 Green Supply Chain Partners
Lufthansa Cargo www.lufthansa-cargo.com Lufthansa Cargo’s climate action strategy includes fleet modernization, fuel efficiency, sustainable aviation fuels, offsetting, and carbon-neutral ground operations. The airline aims for net- zero CO2 emissions by 2050 and plans to halve net emissions by 2030 (versus 2019). It operates fuel-efficient Boeing 777F freighters and has ordered next- generation 777-8F aircraft for 2027. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Since 2023, Lufthansa Cargo has applied AeroSHARK coating to its fleet, reducing fuel use by 4,080 tons annually and cutting CO2 emissions by 14,330 tons. Lynden www.lynden.com The first Alaska-based transportation company recognized by SmartWay (2008) and the first trucking company to earn the Green Star Award for Alaskan businesses, Lynden is a proven environmental leader. Despite operating in steep terrain and extreme conditions, its fleets consistently rank among the nation’s most efficient in CO2 per ton mile. Its bulk tanker company scores in the top 1% nationally for low CO2, nitrous oxide, and particulate matter emissions. Its barge company earned the 2024 Sustainable Century Award from the Port of Seattle for advancing environmental goals and demonstrating strong sustainability leadership.
Maersk
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Over 90% of its trucks are under 5 years old with ultra- efficient diesel engines. Lynden replaced 100+ propane forklifts with electric models and converted reefers to electric. Maersk www.maersk.com Maersk is committed to reaching net- zero emissions by 2040 across the supply chain with new technologies, vessels, and green energy solutions. In 2024, Maersk’s greenhouse gas emission targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative to be in line with net- zero 2040 and the Paris Agreement’s 1.5-degree pathway toward 2030. Maersk continues to increase the energy efficiency of its fleet through streamlined operations and new technologies. This lowered the emissions intensity of ocean operations, from 11.7 in 2023 to 11.1 in 2024.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Maersk welcomed seven dual-fuel methanol vessels to its fleet in 2024, as well as the Maersk Halifax, the world’s first retrofitted dual-fuel methanol vessel. Maersk also announced a renewal plan for its owned and time-chartered fleet with some 50-60 dual-fuel vessels totalling 800k TEU to begin service in 2026-2030. In 2024, Maersk entered into another significant long-term offtake agreement for biomethanol fuel. The first volumes from this agreement are expected in 2026. Maersk’s combined methanol offtake agreements meet more than 50% of the dual-fuel methanol fleet demand in 2027. Marten Transport www.marten.com Marten Transport continues to improve efficiency and innovation through idle reduction programs, temperature initiatives, equipment changes, solar investments, network restructuring, truck to rail conversions, and alternative fuel sources. In 2024, it deployed its first fully electric truck and CNG fleet. Marten continues to be a SmartWay member and maintains EcoVadis membership, calculating GHG emissions, Scope 1, 2, and 3 annually. Marten is recognized by EcoVadis with a Commitment badge representing good performance in the EcoVadis methodology and by Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition with two badges for its greenhouse gas emission reduction efforts.
Lufthansa Cargo
42 Inbound Logistics • June 2025
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