Qatar Airways Cargo, Unilode announce digitalisation partnership
Agreement will see the digitalisation of the carrier’s entire fleet of unit load devices (ULDs).
Qatar Airways Cargo and Unilode Aviation Solutions announced a partnership for the digitalisation of the airline’s fleet of over 42,000 unit load devices (ULDs).
The partnership represents the largest ULD digitalisation programme undertaken by an airline, says an official release from Qatar Cargo.
Qatar Airways Cargo will leverage Unilode’s advanced ULD digitalisation capabilities to gain data-driven insights and real-time visibility into ULD locations, sensory data and asset utilisation rates. Through Unilode’s digital technologies, Qatar Airways Cargo will continue to strengthen its position to be at the forefront when it comes to streamlining operations, optimising resources, increasing revenue opportunities and boosting performance."
The partnership will make sure Unilode’s tag and reader network is further extended to cover the carriage of ULDs on the airline’s global passenger and cargo network. The tag and reader network will be supported by e-ULD, Unilode’s in-house developed mobile app and web portal that enables real time visibility & tracking of ULDs, and Unilode’s enterprise data warehouse and customer portal, which provide the airline with enhanced data analytics to improve ULD utilisation and reduce costs, the release added.
"We are excited to join forces with Unilode to embark on this ground breaking transformative digital journey," says Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo, Qatar Airways Cargo. "Our shared vision for ULD digitalisation and innovation will undoubtedly set new benchmarks in the air cargo industry for operational excellence, enabling us to elevate our customer experience and further optimise 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 utilisation, reduce costs and contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly operation."
Ross Marino, Chief Executive Officer, Unilode adds: "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 digitalisation 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."
Unilode owns and manages the largest digitised fleet of over 170,000 ULDs, and provides management, repair, short-term leasing and digitalisation solutions to over 90 airlines through a network of more than 550 airports, 18 regional offices and 50 certified repair stations, supported by 800+ employees, the release added.
