Qatar Airways Cargo and Unilode announced a record-breaking partnership activity last week: talk is of the digitalization of the airline’s entire fleet of Unit Load Devices (ULDs). That means a total of more than 42,000 ULDs that Unilode Aviation Solutions outsources to Qatar Airways Cargo, and for which it ensures ULD management, repair and digital services, will undergo e-tagging expansion. This means that the two companies will work on ensuring that Unilode’s tag and reader network covers Qatar Airways’ complete global passenger and cargo network. Unilode’s in-house E-ULD tracking app (available online and via smartphone) will then be able to provide real time visibility of where each ULD is. Unilode’s Enterprise Data Warehouse and customer portal will also generate enhanced data analytics, so that ULD utilization can be improved and unnecessary costs reduced.
Qatar Airways Cargo’s Chief Officer Cargo, Mark Drusch, announced: “We are excited to join forces with Unilode to embark on this groundbreaking transformative digital journey. Our shared vision for ULD digitalization and innovation will undoubtedly set new benchmarks in the air cargo industry for operational excellence, enabling us to elevate our customer experience and further optimize our resources. By implementing Unilode’s innovative digital solutions, we are able to allocate ULDs more effectively across our vast network of destinations and this, in turn, will increase asset utilization, reduce costs, and contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly operation.”
Unilode, Chief Executive Officer, Ross Marino, declared: “Our collaboration with Qatar Airways Cargo represents a major digital milestone in 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 our full service ULD management solutions. With 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 on developing and enhancing our digital solutions further.”
