Jettainer, Hangyi partner to expand ULD management across China

Jettainer and Hangyi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership for Unit Load Device (ULD) management in Mainland China, bringing together manufacturing, fleet management, maintenance and digital technologies to support airlines operating in the market. The agreement was signed during air cargo China 2026 in Shanghai.

The partnership aims to deliver integrated solutions covering the provision, maintenance and operational management of ULDs. The companies said the collaboration combines Hangyi's manufacturing capabilities and presence in the Chinese market with Jettainer's experience in international ULD fleet management to improve operational efficiency across air cargo networks.

Under the agreement, Hangyi will manufacture and supply ULDs based on the agreed technical specifications while maintaining manufacturing standards. Jettainer will manage ULD fleets through its fleet management expertise and digital operational systems to improve fleet utilisation across airline networks.

The partnership will use Jettainer's proprietary JettWareNG platform to manage ULD fleets. Jettainer will also oversee the technical onboarding of equipment, including the integration of Internet of Things technology for tracking, monitoring and process management. The company's UCD team will support operational coordination.

The agreement also brings together the maintenance and repair capabilities of both companies. Hangyi currently operates maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities in China and Kuala Lumpur and plans to establish additional facilities in Saudi Arabia, Europe and Canada. For locations outside Hangyi's network, Jettainer will provide maintenance support through its global MRO partner network.

Beyond maintenance, the cooperation includes trucking services and storage support. Hangyi will provide domestic trucking coverage within China and warehouse capacity for ULD storage where required. Jettainer will support logistics operations across Europe through its existing transport network.

Jan-Wilhelm Breithaupt, CEO of Jettainer, said the partnership would strengthen the company's offering in the Chinese market by combining regional capabilities with international expertise.

"With Hangyi, we have a strong partner by our side. Together, we can offer airlines in Mainland China the most comprehensive ULD service portfolio, including the latest IoT tracking technology for maximum efficiency. This partnership brings together Chinese expertise and global capabilities even more closely," said Breithaupt.

Fei Qiang, CEO of Hangyi, said the agreement supports the company's strategy of expanding its aviation services business internationally while strengthening its product and maintenance capabilities.

"The collaboration with Jettainer marks an important milestone in our growth strategy toward becoming a global high-quality aviation service provider. We continuously enhance our innovative ULD product portfolio as well as our MRO services to deliver first-class, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. Together with Jettainer, we are delighted to offer an integrated solution for the Chinese market," said Qiang.

Jettainer manages more than 100,000 ULDs across 500 locations worldwide and provides fleet management, maintenance, repair, leasing and temperature chain solutions. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Cargo AG.

Hangyi holds manufacturing and maintenance certifications from the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. The company said nearly 300,000 of its ULDs are in circulation across more than 40 airlines. It operates maintenance bases in China and Malaysia and plans to expand its after-sales network with new facilities in Saudi Arabia, Europe and Canada.