How Unilode is cutting ULD losses and carbon at the same time, executives explain

At transport logistic & air cargo Southeast Asia 2025 in Singapore, Rajarshi Chatterjee from The STAT Trade Times sits down with Mohammed Akhlaq, Chief Commercial Officer, and Janis Balkens, Chief Operating Officer at Unilode, the world’s largest outsourced ULD management company.

In this conversation, Unilode’s leadership shares how managing a global fleet of nearly 200,000 ULDs across 480+ airports is evolving through digital tracking, smart ULDs, and predictive maintenance. The discussion explores how technology is helping reduce ULD losses, improve asset visibility, and enhance operational reliability for airlines worldwide.

They also highlight Unilode’s growing focus on sustainability—from innovations in lightweight ULD materials and reusable cargo nets to circular repair practices that extend asset life. The interview touches on how strategic investments in MRO and certified repair stations help minimise unnecessary empty ULD movements, cutting emissions and improving efficiency across air cargo networks.

Watch the full conversation to understand how ULD innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation are reshaping the backbone of global air cargo operations.