When it comes to handling air freight, lightweight replacements or options have a certain advantage in helping reduce CO2 emissions and fuel costs. Imagine another option besides wooden beams for the assembly of air freight pallets, which are made up of 80 percent lighter elements made of cardboard fiber composite material. German manufacturer trilatec is offering such a solution. The German manufacturer, founded in 1989, is headquartered in Merzig in Saarland with a focus on … [Read more...] about trilatec offers lightweight skids to load air cargo
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Silk Way West takes it to the next level with ACL Airshop
Silk Way West Airlines and container lessor ACL Airshop have extended their partnership with a comprehensive multi-year ULD agreement, which they plan to extend to other aspects of their air freight operations. The Baku-based carrier wants to streamline its cargo-handling processes to ensure quicker turnaround and transit times for shipments. ACL Airshop will provide cutting-edge unit load device (ULD) solutions by leveraging technology to enhance cargo protection, tracking, and … [Read more...] about Silk Way West takes it to the next level with ACL Airshop
Nepal Airlines extends partnership with Unilode
Unilode Aviation Solutions and Nepal Airlines have extended their full-service ULD management partnership for another three-year term. Nepal Airlines awarded the management of its containers and pallets to Unilode in 2018 and has since benefitted from the operational efficiencies provided by Unilode’s digital ULD pool of more than 160,000 units. Nepal Airlines currently operates two widebody aircraft to 12 international destinations and will further expand its network in the Asia Pacific … [Read more...] about Nepal Airlines extends partnership with Unilode
Air France KLM Martinair taps SkyCell for ULD tracking
Air France KLM Martinair is looking to optimise its cargo operations and deliver exceptional service as it selected SkyCell as its preferred unit load device (ULD) tracking partner. This collaboration involves the deployment of state-of-the-art Internet of Things (IoT) technology across the airline group’s entire ULD fleet, which will provide real-time visibility through the SkyMind platform. SkyMind utilises advanced readers and tags, along with purpose-built IoT technology, to provide … [Read more...] about Air France KLM Martinair taps SkyCell for ULD tracking
AviusULD names new operations chief
AviusULD, a leader in ULD (unit load device) manufacturing, has promoted Charles Drummond to the position of chief operating officer. Drummond, who started his career as a mechatronics engineer, was previously the vice president of business development and sales at AviusULD. In his new role, Drummond will provide strategic leadership and direction for sales and business development, purchasing, and overall plant management He brings over 25 years of experience in … [Read more...] about AviusULD names new operations chief
AirAsia X, Unilode renew partnership until 2027
Unilode Aviation Solutions and medium-, long-haul carrier AirAsia X have extended their full-service ULD management partnership until 2027. The two have been working together since 2009 and the partnership has been renewed twice in the past 14 years. Unilode manages the ULD supply for AirAsia X's current fleet of 14 A330 aircraft. The carrier will acquire three more widebody aircraft by the end of this year with plans to grow further over the next few years. AirAsia X currently flies to 19 … [Read more...] about AirAsia X, Unilode renew partnership until 2027
