Qatar Airways Cargo and Unilode Enter into Transformative Digitalization Partnership

The partnership will see the digitalization of the carrier’s entire fleet of ULDs (unit load devices)

Qatar Airways Cargo and Unilode Aviation Solutions, the industry leader in outsourced ULD management, repair, and digital services, have teamed up to digitalize the airline’s fleet of more than 42,000 ULDs.

This partnership marks the biggest ULD digitalization initiative ever carried out by an airline. Qatar Airways Cargo will utilize Unilode’s cutting-edge ULD digitalization technology to access valuable data-driven insights and real-time tracking of ULD locations, sensor data, and asset usage. With Unilode’s digital solutions, Qatar Airways Cargo aims to enhance its operations, optimize resources, create new revenue opportunities, and improve overall performance, solidifying its leadership in the industry.

The partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo 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, and tracking, of ULDs. Unilode’s Enterprise Data Warehouse and customer portal, which provide the airline with enhanced data analytics to improve ULD utilization and further reduce costs.

Qatar Airways Cargo’s Chief Officer Cargo, Mark Drusch said, “We are excited to join forces with Unilode to embark on this groundbreaking transformative digital journey. Our shared vision for ULD digitalization 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 utilization, reduce costs, and contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly operation.”

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Unilode’s, Chief Executive Officer, Ross Marino said, “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 fleet or as part of our full-service ULD management solutions.

With this partnership, we are confident it will reshape ULD digitalization 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.”