Jettainer and IBS Software have entered a long-term strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing unit load device (ULD) and cargo management through advanced digital integration. Jettainer’s next-generation system, JettWareNG, will be connected to IBS Software’s iCargo and iPartner Handling platforms via a modern API interface, enabling secure, real-time data exchange across the air cargo ecosystem. This integration, which will already be partially complete by the end of this year, will allow Jettainer’s intelligent ULD management tools to function directly within IBS’s digital cargo environment, enhancing planning accuracy, process efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.
Key benefits will include automated ULD move orders integrated into loading plans, reduced manual intervention, and improved transparency through real-time tracking and ONE Record data sharing. Airlines and ground handlers will gain faster access to operational information, supporting better asset utilization and responsiveness. “The partnership is designed as a long-term collaboration. The next step will see further integration: Jettainer customers who also use iPartner Handling will be enabled to access both services under the iPartner Handling umbrella. This eliminates the need for customers to operate with two systems,” the release states.
Dr. Jan-Wilhelm Breithaupt, CEO of Jettainer, said: “Partnering with IBS Software marks a key milestone in our digital strategy, which is dedicated to creating added value and efficiency for our customers. Integrating with the world’s most widespread air cargo handling system and a well-established digital ecosystem is a logical next step for us. IBS Software’s cargo management platforms are an ideal match, as we share the vision of leveraging digital opportunities to connect data in meaningful ways – driving the digital transformation of ULD management and cargo operations.” Radhesh Menon, Head of Cargo & Logistics Solutions at IBS Software, commented: “This cooperation not only represents an expansion of the IBS Software network. It’s another part of our efforts to invest in the development of advanced digital tools to enable airlines and ground handlers to become more competitive and successful. Together with Jettainer, we want to take ULD management to the next level. By linking JettwareNG, iCargo and iPartner Handling, we can provide customers with more and better data.”
