Avolta–Kreol Group joint venture welcomes first biofuel-shipped container at Cochin Airport
Alpha Kreol India, in partnership with Avolta and DB Schenker, celebrated the arrival of the first biofuel-powered container at Cochin Airport Duty Free. This initiative, aligning with their sustainability goals, marks a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions in global logistics. Cochin Airport, fully powered by solar energy since 2018, continues its leadership in sustainable practices. The collaboration highlights a shared commitment to greener transport and environmental stewardship.
INDIA. Alpha Kreol India, a joint venture between Avolta and Kreol Group, has welcomed the arrival of the first container shipped using biofuel at Cochin Airport Duty Free. This milestone contributes to enhanced sustainability in global logistics in the travel retail channel, said the partners.
As reported, Avolta and shipping company DB Schenker have entered a pioneering agreement to use biofuel for shipping routes from Europe to select locations, including Cochin in India.
This initiative aligns with Avolta, Alpha Kreol and Cochin Duty-Free’s commitment to reducing carbon footprints and promoting greener alternatives in the supply chain, noted the partners.
Alpha Kreol has managed Cochin Airport’s duty-free business since 2002. Cochin Airport is a leader in sustainability, setting a global precedent by using 100% solar energy for all of its operations.
“We are proud to collaborate with Avolta on this groundbreaking initiative. This is a significant milestone towards sustainable logistics, leveraging waste-based marine biofuels to reduce emissions and set a new standard for low-emission transport solutions in India,” said DB Schenker India CEO Kinjal Pande.
Alpha Kreol Director and Kreol Group CEO Lal Arakulath said: “We welcome sustainability efforts with open arms. This achievement underscores our dedication to environmental stewardship and innovation in logistics. We are especially proud to collaborate with Cochin Airport, the world’s only airport operating entirely on solar energy. This partnership exemplifies a shared vision for a greener future, reinforcing the importance of sustainable practices in every aspect of commerce and trade.”
“Our sustainability journey is a continuing effort,” said Cochin Airport Managing Director S. Suhas, “Cochin International Airport has been a trailblazer in sustainable energy since 2018 when we became the first airport in the world to be fully powered by solar energy, earning the prestigious Champions Of The Earth Award from the United Nations. We welcome this initiative of Avolta and DB Schenker.”
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