• Lödige Industries has won the “Innovation Award – Product” at the 41st Air Cargo News Awards in London, recognized for its automated guided vehicles (AGVs) transforming ULD transport in cargo terminals.
• The self-driving AGVs, developed in-house and operational since 2018, have significantly improved efficiency, safety, and space utilisation while reducing reliance on manual handling and fixed conveyor systems.
• Praised for their proven reliability, customer impact, and scalability, the AGVs are already in use globally, setting new standards in terminal automation. The award highlights Lödige’s commitment to future-ready, customer-focused innovations in air cargo logistics.

Lödige Industries has received the prestigious Air Cargo News Award in the category “Innovation Award – Product” at the 41st Air Cargo News Awards in London, UK. This award recognised Lödige Industries for its outstanding achievements and contributions to the air cargo industry.

Lödige Industries impressed the jury with its automated AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), a technology that is already deployed and helping to transform air cargo handling operations worldwide. Since its initial deployment, the system has demonstrated clear performance gains for Lödige Industries clients. Customer feedback from live operations confirms that the AGVs deliver by combining proven reliability, market success, and strong customer impact. Lödige Industries’ submission emphasised how this innovation not only meets but exceeds the award’s criteria by combining proven reliability, market success, and strong customer impact.

The self-driving AGVs fundamentally change unit load device (ULD) transportation within cargo terminals. They reduce the need for fixed conveyor systems or manual transport, maximise space utilisation, and significantly increase handling efficiency. At the same time, they lower the risk of ULD damage and accidents, improving safety for both operators and cargo handlers. The vehicles’ flexible programming and ability to cover long distances enable smooth and scalable terminal operations.

Developed and extensively tested since 2018, the system has now been implemented on a larger scale, setting new standards for automation in air cargo terminals and providing a future-ready solution for the challenges of the industry worldwide.

With these AGVs, Lödige Industries once again demonstrates its strong customer focus: The system, already in successful use, helps the customers to increase efficiency and enhance safety. The award confirms Lödige Industries commitment to innovation, and ability to deliver future-oriented solutions that meet the needs of a changing industry.

“Winning this award is a great recognition of our ambition to deliver real customer value through innovation. By embracing automation, we ensure efficiency and safety for our clients. In a world of rapid change, transformation and innovation are indispensable. Advanced solutions are necessary. I would specifically like to express my gratitude to my colleagues, whose contribution and great passion made this achievement possible.” said Björn Ussat, Director Airport Logistic Solutions at Lödige Industries.

The AGVs which are a Lödige Industries inhouse development, represent a milestone in flexible and scalable automation, setting new benchmarks for air cargo handling and offering a future-proof solution for both new and existing facilities.