Cargolux continues its partnership with Unilode Aviation Solutions for ULD Management

Cargolux, Europe’s biggest all-cargo airline, and Unilode Aviation Solutions, the market leader in outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management services, announce the renewal of their longstanding partnership.

Cargolux first awarded the management of their ULD fleet to Unilode in 2009. Since then, Unilode has supported Cargolux’s fleet and route network growth by providing ULD management services and digital connectivity from its growing fleet of 172,000 ULDs.

Unilode provides a dedicated customer success management team based in Luxembourg and network planning through its Operations Control Centre in Bangkok.

Maintenance and repairs are undertaken at 50 Maintenance, Repair, and Operation (MRO) facilities, located across the world.

Unilode owns and manages the world’s largest digitally enabled ULD fleet. Unilode’s unique pooling concept combined with its digital capabilities will further support Cargolux through its new digital developments such as the E-ULD APP and customer portal.

Joep Bruijs, Senior Vice President Global Logistics – Cargolux, said: “Unilode’s continuous support and ULD management expertise has played a pivotal role in ensuring that Cargolux has the ability and agility to meet our everyday ULD needs.

Cargolux is committed to being an industry leader in the air cargo market. By embracing innovative technologies, Unilode’s digital journey will enable our airline to enhance the services offered to our cargo customers. It is important to collaborate with strategic partners who share our values and vision, and we are pleased to be able to continue our strong relationship.”

Ross Marino, Chief Executive Officer – Unilode, said: “We are delighted to extend our longstanding partnership with Cargolux, and their trust in the Unilode team and our services makes us extremely proud.

We are excited about the opportunity to continue working together. Over the next five years, we will strive to achieve continuous improvement that results in ever better service excellence, and to deliver on our digital transformation and sustainability targets.”

About Cargolux:
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 4,000 staff members worldwide.

About Unilode Aviation Solutions
Unilode Aviation Solutions owns and manages the world’s largest outsourced fleet of 172,000 ULDs, for use in the aviation industry, and owns the largest global network for the maintenance and repair of ULDs and galley carts. Unilode focuses on the outsourced management and associated services for aviation containers, pallets, and inflight food service equipment, and serves over 90 airlines through a network of more than 480 airports, 18 regional offices, and 50 certified repair stations, supported by more than 800 colleagues across the world.

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Unilode Aviation Solutions:
Hayley Willis
Director Marketing and Communications
Email: Hayley.willis@unilode.com