22 Qasa Dirri 2020

Cargolux and Unilode further extend partnership

Cargolux Airlines International and Unilode Aviation Solutions are proud to announce they have further extended their partnership. This new agreement broadens the scope of cooperation to ensure air cargo customers have access to premium transport and handling solutions to match their requirements.

In addition to the current provision of ULDs and related repair and maintenance services, Unilode and Cargolux are now going one step further in the digitalization process. After equipping its units with Bluetooth tracking tags, Unilode is also installing Bluetooth readers at all warehouses operated by its customers.

Once these readers are installed, there will be digital visibility over ULDs offering further transparency and enhanced tracking for shipments through the interoperability of the reader infrastructure. These integrated and smart systems will render the handling process smoother and more efficient while offering Cargolux’s customers increased peace of mind. This innovative approach will serve to optimize processes in the distribution chain and contribute to the smooth movement of shipments from origin to destination, and is a great step forward when it comes to digitalization and performance in the air cargo industry.

According to Franco Nanna, Cargolux’s Director Global Logistics Services: “Cargolux has grown significantly since starting its partnership with Unilode over ten years ago, and Unilode has proven its ability to flexibly adjust our ULD requirements in line with our customers’ cargo demand. More importantly, Unilode’s investment into digitalization will benefit the value chain, and especially the cumbersome and time-consuming work done by ground handlers and freight forwarders to manually list and count single ULD references via numerous message and email exchanges will drastically be reduced. This is fundamental to further improve the efficiency of ULD processing.”

Benoît Dumont, Unilode CEO, said: “Cargolux is one of the largest cargo airlines in the world and we are proud that Unilode will continue to contribute to Cargolux’s growth and success with the supply of operation-critical containers and pallets during the term of our extended agreement. Digitalisation will add further value to our strategic ULD management partnership and Unilode’s digital ULDs will be able to provide significant benefits to Cargolux and its customers in the global supply chain, especially due to the location and temperature monitoring features of our digital assets. We look forward to our continued successful partnership.” 

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About Cargolux Airlines International

Cargolux, based in Luxembourg, is Europe’s leading all-cargo airline operating a fleet of 30 Boeing 747-8 freighters and Boeing 747-400 freighters. As a future-geared airline, Cargolux also has 10 efficient Boeing 777-8F on order to replace its ageing 747-400 aircraft. The Cargolux worldwide network covers over 75 destinations on scheduled all-cargo flights and offers full and part-charter services. The company has more than 85 offices in over 50 countries and operates an extensive global trucking network to more than 250 destinations. With over 50 years of experience in the air cargo industry and an extensive product portfolio, Cargolux provides tailored transport solutions for all types of shipments. The Cargolux Group also offers aerial firefighting services through its dedicated unit Aquarius Aerial Firefighting. As a responsible cargo carrier, Cargolux has developed a solid Sustainability program encompassing Environmental, Social, and Governance principles. The Cargolux Group employs close to 2,500 staff members worldwide.

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