Qatar Airways Cargo, the leading air cargo carrier, and Unilode Aviation Solutions, the market leader in unit load device (ULD) management, repair and digital services, have announced their partnership to digitize the carrier’s fleet of more than 42,000 unit load devices (ULDs).
This partnership represents the largest ULD digital program implemented by an airline. Qatar Airways Cargo will leverage Unilode’s advanced ULD digital transformation capabilities to gain data-driven insights and real-time visibility into ULD locations, sensory data and asset utilization rates. Through Unilode digital technologies, Qatar Airways Cargo will continue to position itself at the forefront when it comes to streamlining operations, optimizing resources, increasing revenue opportunities and enhancing performance.
The partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo will ensure that Unilode’s tag and reader network is further expanded to cover the transportation of ULDs on the airline’s global passenger and cargo network. The tag and reader network will be supported by E-ULD, Unilode’s internally developed mobile app and web portal that enables real-time visibility and tracking of ULDs, and Unilode’s enterprise data warehouse and customer portal, which provides the airline with enhanced data analytics to optimize ULD usage and significantly reduce costs. greater.
Mark Drrosch, Chief Cargo Officer at Qatar Airways Air Cargo, said: “We are excited to join forces with Unilode to embark on this pioneering, transformative digital journey. Our shared vision to digitize and innovate ULD will undoubtedly set new standards in the air cargo industry for operational excellence, enabling us to… Elevating our customer experience and further optimizing our resources By implementing Unilode’s innovative digital solutions, we are able to allocate ULDs more effectively across our extensive network of destinations which in turn will increase utilization. assets, reduces costs, and contributes to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly process.
Unilode CEO Ross Marino said: “Our collaboration with Qatar Airways Cargo represents a major digital achievement for the industry. This reinforces our commitment to our digital journey and providing our customers with technology-based solutions for their own fleet, or as part of full-service ULD management solutions.
Through this partnership, we are confident that it will reshape ULD digitalization across the industry and contribute to a more connected, efficient and sustainable aviation ecosystem. With Qatar Airways Cargo as our partner, we look forward to working together to develop and enhance
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