The two newest airlines to outsource their ULD management to Unilode and benefit from the world’s largest pooled ULD fleet, are Egyptair Cargo and TAAG Angola Airlines. Egyptair Cargo – one of Africa’s largest air cargo services – has agreed on long-term, full-service ULD management for its freighters and the bellies of sister passenger airline. Unilode will supply Egyptair Cargo with digitalized PMC and PAG pallets and provide repair services as well as access to its e-ULD app and customer dashboard to further enhance operational efficiencies and data analytics.
TAAG Angola Airlines has signed a multi-year agreement with Unilode, covering its day-to-day ULD needs across its network, and including repair, digital track and trace services as well as total operational management planning and oversight.
David Ambridge, TAAG Angola Airlines, Director Cargo & Mail, explained: “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.”
Ross Marino, Unilode’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: “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. […] Our partnership with TAAG Angola Airlines […] 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.”
Mohammed Akhlaq, Unilode’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We welcome Egyptair Cargo as the newest member of our global ULD management customer portfolio and are committed to facilitating their expansion with Unilode’s ULD solutions for many years to come. Our investment with our newly refurbished Operations Control Centre, growing MRO network, groundbreaking in-house ULD digitalization transformation platform, including our new eULD app and customer portals, and commitment towards sustainability goals, continue to provide unique outsourcing opportunities that are being well embraced by the industry.”
