ITA Airways extends ULD Management cooperation with Jettainer
Jettainer will continue to provide ITA Airways with its Unit Load Device (ULD) management services for another contract period. The global leader in efficient ULD management is looking forward to continuing to work with ITA for many years to come. Jettainer supports ITA Airways in its growth in the passenger and cargo division and provides […]
First collapsible AAX now available for purchase
The world’s first collapsible AAX has just been certified by EASA. Developer VRR is delighted it can now bring its ingenious product to the air cargo market, and it is eagerly awaiting the first placement of orders. “We’re very excited that we can officially launch the AAXc,” says Ben Lakerveld, sales manager of VRR. “Now […]
Gulf Air extends its partnership with Unilode for another 10-year term
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the World’s Most Improved Airline 2022, and Unilode Aviation Solutions, the market leader in outsourced unit load device (ULD) management, repair and digital services, have announced the renewal of their longstanding ULD management partnership for another 10-year term. Read more: Saudia Cargo extends ULD management […]
Jettainer offers lightweight pallet nets
Jettainer customers can now look forward to reaping the rewards of environmentally friendly pallet nets, too: with Pallet Net Zero from AmSafe Bridport. The global expert in Unit Load Device (ULD) management is sourcing these nets, which are made out of sustainable bio-based materials, from its longstanding partner AmSafe Bridport, the world leader in highly […]
Digital fleets help cargo fly
Unit Load Devices (ULDs) are a vital part of transport logistics, ensuring simpler sorting, storage and movement of cargo. With 140,000 tonnes of cargo being transported every 24 hours, these devices ensure items safely make it from one destination to another. Unilode Aviation Solutions, which has the largest fleet of ULDs in the market, with […]
Jettainer wins ULD management contract from Norse Atlantic Airways
Norse Atlantic Airways, a brand-new Norwegian airline, has been taking to the skies since June, connecting Oslo with several North American destinations. Now the network is being ramped up with regular connections from Berlin to New York and Los Angeles. From the very first flight, Jettainer, the global leader in unit load device (ULD) management, […]
Azul awards ULD management agreement to Unilode
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras has awarded a full-service ULD (unit load device) management agreement to Unilode Aviation Solutions, the market leader in outsourced ULD management, repair and digital services. Azul serves over 150 destinations worldwide and operates a fleet of more than 160 aircraft. Under the terms of the four-year agreement Unilode will supply digital […]
Jettainer and B2L give a second life to retired air cargo containers
Jettainer and B2L are breathing new life into old unit load devices (ULDs). The robust materials used in ULDs are being turned into fashionable shoulder bags and keychains that are now available for purchase. The company, a global leader in ULD management, has forged a partnership with the upcycling specialist B2L, with plans to enhance […]
Etihad Cargo renews its contract with Jettainer
Jettainer has been awarded a five-year contract by Etihad Cargo and will continue to provide and manage unit load devices (ULDs) for the carrier. The global leader has managed and maintained Etihad Cargo’s customised ULD fleet since 2011. For over a decade, Jettainer has helped to deliver significant efficiency gains for the United Arab Emirates’ […]
Stella Wang joins Jettainer’s team in Hong Kong
Jettainer, the global leader in unit load device (ULD) management services, is adding to its workforce: Stella Wang has bolstered the team in Hong Kong since April 1, 2022. Along with serving customers in the East Asia region, Wang will also take on a newly created role overseeing the development of the ULD expert’s leasing […]
“Digitalisation runs through our development strategy”
“As a business we are looking at digitalisation and the Internet of Things (IoT) as a means of doing things better and faster through both automating and optimising processes to provide the highest quality and consistency to our customers,” Niall Balfour, chief executive of Tower Cold Chain, the Reading based temperature controlled solutions provider, tells […]
Unilode and LATAM extend partnership
LATAM Cargo and Unilode Aviation Solutions have extended their ULD management partnership for a further seven-year term until 2028. LATAM Cargo and Unilode signed their initial five-year ULD management and repair agreement in 2016. As part of the newly extended agreement, Unilode will open a new ULD repair shop in São Paulo, Brazil, by January […]
Qatar Airways approves Releye RLP container
Qatar Airways Cargo has approved Envirotainer’s The Releye RLP temperature controlled container. Guillaume Halleux, chief officer cargo at Qatar Airways said: “We are committed to provide our customers the best solutions. A seamless cool chain is paramount to maintain the efficacy of pharmaceuticals and we are pleased to offer our customers a technologically advanced container […]
PBT adds service offerings for single-use products
Peli BioThermal has announced its new service offerings that support customers who use single use products, such as CoolPall™ Flex single use bulk shippers and CoolGuard™ Advance single use parcel shippers. The company now offers the option to condition BRIC coolants for single use products at locations worldwide. “Over the past several years, we’ve worked […]
Hyde steps up to VP global services, PBT
Dominic Hyde has stepped up to his new role as vice president of global services, Peli BioThermal. In this role, Hyde will expand his responsibilities to all global services, including the worldwide service network and the rental programs, Crēdo on Reserve and Crēdo on Demand. “Over the past three years, Dominic’s innovative approach to problem […]
Jettainer harnesses digital twins
Jettainer is forging ahead with the creation of digital counterparts for every Unit Load Device (ULD) within its fleet, which numbers around 100,000 units. Each one of these digital twins is an exact virtual image of the respective physical ULD. The gathering and smart combination of comprehensive lifecycle data yields valuable insights and enables Jettainer […]
Sonoco ThermoSafe and Unilode sign agreement
Sonoco ThermoSafe and Unilode Aviation Solutions, the market leader in outsourced unit load device (ULD) management and repair services, have announced their partnership for the maintenance, repair and handling of Sonoco ThermoSafe’s passive bulk temperature-controlled containers at several key locations. This cooperation will play an important part in enabling the safe and efficient transport of […]
Condor awards ULD management agreement to Unilode
German airline, Condor has awarded a five-year unit load device (ULD) supply and management agreement to Unilode Aviation Solutions. Condor currently operates a fleet of more than 50 aircraft including 15 wide-body and 30 narrow-body aircraft. The airline offers scheduled and charter passenger flights worldwide, in addition to recently initiated cargo flights to European destinations. […]
SkyCell launches new 1500F container
SkyCell has developed the new 1500F container, the eighth container in its robust product suite covering all temperature ranges for the high value pharmaceutical product transportation. The 1500F, which works across temperatures from minus 15°c to minus 25°c, offers a specialised solution for this growing niche market segment. SkyCell’s solution maintains a steady temperature of […]
skypooling approaches airlines to report ULD overstocks
skypooling, the first online platform for the global exchange of Unit Load Devices (ULDs), is currently experiencing a significant increase in the quantities of offered and demanded ULDs. The value rose by almost 40% compared to the beginning of the year. Around 50 airlines currently offer and search for several thousand ULDs. skypooling matches compatible […]
ACL Airshop promotes leaders from within
ACL Airshop is promoting leadership from within the company, with new roles for Jos Jacobsen, Wes Tucker, Mattijs Farber and Harold Elfring. Jacobsen is now managing director and chief operating officer for Eastern Hemisphere operations and global leasing. He has been with the company over 17 years and is a board member of the industry […]
Aerotuf demonstrates AeroTHERM Extra Cool
Aerotuf showcased its latest ULD innovation, the AeroTHERM Extra Cool on Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator 777 last month. The ecoDemonstrator programme showcases Boeing’s latest innovations, and the 777 flew to Germany where it was greeted by over 1,000 people keen to explore the latest aviation technologies. The AeroTHERM Extra Cool Temperature Protective Container was provided for testing […]
LATAM Cargo and Unilode to roll out digital tracking
LATAM Cargo and Unilode Aviation Solutions will roll out digital tracking for the South American’s entire ULD fleet. Unilode has been managing LATAM’s ULD fleet since 2016 and digital tracking is another major milestone in the partnership. Other milestones include opening a bespoke ULD repair centre in Santiago de Chile and an optimised ULD supply […]
Jettainer to manage ASL Airlines Belgium’s ULD fleet
ASL Airlines Belgium has picked Jettainer to manage its ULD fleet, with the five-year contract starting with immediate effect. The Liege Airport-based cargo airline, which is part of ASL Aviation Holdings Group, specialises in the express market and offers scheduled, charter and ad-hoc flights using Boeing 737 and 747 freighters. ASL’s existing fleet of ULDs, […]
VRR unveils world’s first collapsible container
VRR will unveil the world’s first ever fully certified collapsible main deck container for Boeing 737 and 757 freighters at Inter Airport Europe in Munich, Germany. The collapsible AAY container weighs 280 kilos and can be erected and collapsed by two people in two minutes. When folded, the container is seven times smaller and has […]
Descartes helps Air NZ keep track of its ULDs
Air New Zealand is keeping track of its ULD fleet through the use of the Descartes Core Unit Load Device Tracking solution. The next-generation Bluetooth-enabled solution helps carriers automate freight tracking, increase operating efficiencies and improve asset management by providing real-time visibility. Using mobile technology, carriers scan Bluetooth tags fixed to ULDs prior to loading, […]
Unilode successfully trials in-flight ULD tracking
Unilode Aviation Solutions has passed a major milestone for its digital transformation programme with the successful in-flight trial of its ULD tracking solution. In collaboration with strategic partner OnAsset Intelligence, Unilode tested its smartphone app allowing tracking of its Bluetooth equipped ULDs by connecting to an aircraft’s wi-fi network. The trial was conducted on a […]
Nexxiot and Unilode to digitise entire ULD fleet
Nexxiot is officially partnering with Unilode Aviation Solutions to digitise its entire fleet of unit load device within 18 months. The ULDs will be equipped with Bluetooth sensors, with data being processed, analysed and made available by Nexxiot for Unilode. This will enable continuous, automated tracking of ULDs both on the ground and in the […]
OnAsset and Unilode embark on digitisation project
OnAsset Intelligence and Unilode Aviation Solutions are collaborating on the largest contract to digitise ULDs in aviation history. Adam Cressno, CEO of OnAsset says: “Building upon our longstanding history of innovation in leading-edge aviation-compliant asset tracking and monitoring solutions, we are proud to be in partnership with Unilode as they create the industry’s largest fleet […]
Menzies Aviation signs up to ULD Care Code of Conduct
Menzies Aviation has signed up to ULD Care’s Code of Conduct, promoting safe and efficient handling of unit load devices. Established in 2018 and derived from the IATA ULD Regulations, the code of conduct sets the standard for ULD handling and operations, ensuring the industry has clear instructions and guidance for safe operations. Its 10 […]
