DHL locks in 10 years of SAF supply from Bahrain

DHL is getting ahead of the SAF supply squeeze: DHL Express inked a 10-year offtake agreement with Dubai-based SAF One for 25k tons of unblended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) annually. The fuel will be supplied from the SAF producer’s Bahrain production facility, giving DHL access to a total of 250k tons over the contract term, with production expected to start in 2028.

Why it matters: The agreement is providing DHL with another regional supply anchor as air cargo operators try to lock in scarce SAF volumes ahead of decarbonization targets. DHL is targeting SAF to make up 30% of its aviation fuel use by 2030.