DHL Express has finalized its inaugural sustainable aviation fuel agreement in the Middle East with SAF One's facility in Bahrain.

DHL Express has signed a long-term offtake agreement with Dubai-based SAF One to access 25,000 metric tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) annually from a new Bahrain facility, totaling 250,000 metric tonnes over ten years starting in 2028. This initiative aims to reduce CO2 emissions across DHL's air network and help achieve a 30% SAF usage target by 2030. The partnership supports regional decarbonization and innovation while enhancing DHL's sustainable logistics offerings through a verified model that allows customers to lower emissions.