Kuehne+Nagel and Azul Linhas Aéreas Partner to Empower Amazonian Communities and Promote Sustainable Development

Kuehne+Nagel and Azul Linhas Aéreas Partner to Empower Amazonian Communities and Promote Sustainable Development

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Azul Linhas Aéreas have partnered to support Amazonian riverside communities by connecting small producers and cooperatives to national and international markets. This initiative is part of the ARA Movement – All Amazons Under the Same Blue Sky, which aims to stimulate the Amazon region’s socio-bioeconomy. Azul provides discounted freight services through Azul Cargo Express, while Kuehne+Nagel offers logistics expertise to help producers expand their reach. The companies also hosted a workshop to train entrepreneurs on domestic transportation and export procedures, with a focus on sustainability and preserving Amazonian biodiversity.

(PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, 12-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — In a groundbreaking initiative, Kuehne+Nagel has joined forces with Azul Linhas Aéreas to support Amazonian riverside communities by connecting small producers and cooperatives to national and international markets. This partnership aims to foster sustainable development and socio-economic inclusion through innovative logistics solutions, aligning with both companies’ Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.

The initiative is part of the ARA Movement – All Amazons Under the Same Blue Sky, an Azul-led effort that connects local cooperatives with businesses and services to stimulate the socio-bioeconomy of the Amazon region. Azul Linhas Aéreas offers critical logistical support, including discounts of up to 80% on freight, through its logistics arm, Azul Cargo Express. This service allows small-scale producers to access over 5,000 municipalities, participate in events, and market their products to urban centers across Brazil. Kuehne+Nagel contributes its logistics expertise to further expand access to both domestic and international markets for these producers.

Adriana Martins, President of Kuehne+Nagel in Brazil, emphasized the importance of the collaboration: “Working with Azul on this initiative allows us to combine our logistics capabilities with a cause that has deep social impact. This partnership further strengthens our ‘Living ESG’ commitment, reinforcing our goal of becoming the most reliable partner in supply chains while contributing to a more sustainable future.”

As part of their joint efforts, the companies held a workshop at UniAzul in Campinas, where they trained a group of entrepreneurs on domestic transportation processes and the steps to becoming exporters. The session focused on helping local artisans, organic farmers, and businesses that produce items derived from Amazonian biodiversity scale their operations while ensuring environmental sustainability. Kuehne+Nagel provided comprehensive support, from securing licenses to identifying new market opportunities.

Filipe Alvarez, Sustainability Manager at Azul, remarked, “This partnership is a pivotal step in ensuring that Amazonian products reach new markets, combining quality and sustainability. By adding logistical expertise to the ARA Movement, we enhance the support we offer to these communities, expanding their impact.”

About Kuehne+Nagel

With over 80,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Headquartered in Switzerland, Kuehne+Nagel is listed in the Swiss blue-chip stock market index, the SMI. The Group is the global number one in air and sea logistics and has strong market positions in road and contract logistics.

Kuehne+Nagel is the logistics partner of choice for 400,000 customers worldwide. Using its global network, logistics expertise and data-based insights, the Group provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries. As a member of the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), Kuehne+Nagel is committed to sustainable logistics by reducing its own environmental footprint and by supporting its customers with low-carbon logistics solutions.

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SOURCE: Kuehne+Nagel