TAAG Angola Airlines joins Unilode’s world’s largest pooled ULD fleet

Company Unilode Aviation Solutions (Unilode)
Date 30.10.2024

TAAG Angola Airlines awards a multi-year agreement with ULD outsourcing provider Unilode Aviation Solutions. The partnership between TAAG Angola Airlines and market leader Unilode Aviation Services ensures that the airline’s day-to-day ULD needs are supported throughout their network and includes comprehensive repair services, digital track and trace coverage, and complete operational management planning and oversight.

By transitioning from short-term leasing support to a long-term full ULD management agreement, the enhanced partnership will contribute to TAAG Angola Airlines growth, enabling access to the world’s largest ULD fleet of over 170,000 ULD’s, improving ULD visibility and providing operational efficiencies with Unilode’s expertise in ULD management.

David Ambridge, TAAG Angola Airlines, Director Cargo & Mail, said:

“One of the main reasons for our decision to outsource the management of our ULD operations was to be able to focus on our pursuit of excellence, to continuously improve, and to deliver on our promises to our customers especially as we continue to grow our services across Africa and beyond. Unilode’s proven expertise in ULD management will also support our growth aspirations and help in achieving key sustainability milestones.

The value of Unilode’s ULD management solutions will be further strengthened by its digital technology, which will increase visibility, efficiency, and transparency of such a critical asset.

We are pleased to award the ULD management agreement to Unilode and look forward to growing our already successful partnership.”

Ross Marino, Unilode’s Chief Executive Officer, said:

“We are delighted that we can extend our partnership with TAAG Angola Airlines, from short-term leasing support to full ULD management and to be a partner in their exciting growth journey.

The increasing recognition among airlines of the importance of effective ULD management, combined with the need for digital transformation, highlights the growing demand for change. We are excited by our partnership with TAAG Angola Airlines and in their trust in making such a transformational change.

Our partnership with TAAG Angola Airlines, along with our recent contract awards with airlines like Air India, Air New Zealand, and EgyptAir Cargo, demonstrates Unilode’s coverage and scale in effectively managing ULD’s across the global network and in continuing to expand our presence, and services, across high growth regions such as Africa, Oceania, and the Indian sub-continent.”

About TAAG
TAAG Angola Airlines is the leading airline in the country and is recognized worldwide for its strong high-yield market, having grown its current network to 13 domestic and 11 international destinations. Its fleet allows, in addition to passenger transport, air cargo services which have become essential for Angola´s growth and development. TAAG is a company that prides itself on a strong track record of service and performance excellence.

For more information about TAAG Angola Airlines, visit: www.taag.com

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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