CHEP Aerospace Solutions and ACL Airship enter into a strategic agreement

May 6, 2015:-CHEP Aerospace Solutions , the outsourced ULD Management and Repair solutions provider, and ACL Airshop, the ULD short-term leasing specialist have entered into a strategic agreement to provide smarter and more comprehensive ULD solutions to their customers. Both the parties will benefit from the strength of the other; ACL will benefit from CHEP’s global repair network and CHEP from ACL Airshop’s large network and diverse ULD fleet as well as by their production capability for pallet nets and straps.

CHEP Aerospace Solutions President, Dr. Ludwig Bertsch, said: “Our Global MRO and ULD Management Solutions have grown substantially in recent years and our cooperation with ACL Airshop will enable CHEP Aerospace Solutions to continue to develop smarter MRO and ULD Management solutions, whilst delivering the highest levels of operational excellence, customer service and value for our customers that we have built our reputation upon.”

ACL Airshop General Manager, Jos Jacobsen, said: “This is a watershed moment in the ULD Leasing Market; the increased number of ULDs now available in multiple global locations, together with the nets and straps provided through our manufacturing facility translates into maximum flexibility and service for our customers. This will allow our customers to seamlessly facilitate the growth of their cargo operations utilising the combined expertise of CHEP and ACL Airshop. Airlines and charter companies will now have unparalleled global access to the highest quality products, 24/7 service, and extremely competitive pricing.”