Unilode sees vast potential as airlines look to outsource

Unilode Aviation Solutions sees vast potential growth opportunities in the unit load device (ULD) market and is also eyeing up joint ventures, Justin Burns writes. The company is evolving since being acquired by EQT Infrastructure and rebranded from CHEP Aerospace Solutions in November 2016, while Benoît Dumont took over from Ludwig Bertsch as chief executive […]

Dumont chosen as Unilode CEO, Bertsch to join board of directors

Benoit Dumont is to take over as chief executive officer (CEO) of Unilode Aviation Solutions, replacing Dr Ludwig Bertsch, who is joining the board of directors. Dumont has worked at a number of companies including McKinsey & Company focusing on the transport and logistics sector, before joining DHL Express Europe in 2004 and DHL Supply […]

CHEP rebranded as Unilode Aviation Solutions

CHEP Aerospace Solutions has been rebranded Unilode Aviation Solutions following its acquisition by EQT Infrastructure in November 2016. Unilode owns and manages approximately 100,000 outsourced unit load devices for more than 40 airline customers across a network of 450 airports and 48 repair and service centres. Unilode president and chief executive officer, Dr Ludwig Bertsch […]

EQT successfully completes deal for CHEP

EQT Infrastructure completed the acquisition of CHEP Aerospace Solutions from Brambles yesterday (30 November). CHEP was formed by Brambles in 2011 following the acquisition and integration of a number of unit load device (ULD) companies. The Australian logistics firm has sold it to EQT in a $130 million Australian dollar deal. The day-to-day business of […]