Unilode Aviation Solutions enters strategic ULD management partnership with Vietjet Air. * Unilode Aviation Solutions has entered a strategic partnership with Vietjet Air to provide a fully integrated ULD management solution, supporting the airline's growing network across Asia-Pacific and beyond. * The agreement gives Vietjet access to Unilode's global ULD pooling network, 24/7 management services, MRO capabilities, and digital tracking tools to improve asset visibility and operational efficiency. * The partnership also aims to reduce asset imbalances, lower carbon emissions, and support more sustainable cargo and baggage operations. Unilode Aviation Solutions announced a strategic partnership with Vietjet Air (Vietjet), Vietnam's dynamic carrier with a rapidly expanding network across Asia-Pacific and beyond. Unilode now provides a fully integrated ULD management solution, supporting Vietjet's continued growth through enhanced operational efficiency, digital visibility, and access to the world's largest ULD network. Through this partnership, Vietjet will benefit from Unilode's extensive global ULD pooling network, ensuring the right equipment is available at the right location and time, reducing asset imbalances while optimising utilisation and cost efficiency across its expanding operation. Unilode will also provide 24/7 ULD management alongside comprehensive Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services through its global network of certified repair stations. By repairing ULDs closer to where damage occurs, the partnership reduces unnecessary repositioning, minimises carbon emissions, and supports more sustainable airline operations while maximising aircraft payload availability. As part of the agreement, Vietjet will leverage Unilode's suite of digital solutions, including its Customer Portal, eULD mobile application, and real-time tracking capabilities. These tools provide enhanced visibility of ULD assets, actionable operational insights, and streamlined workflows, enabling faster decision-making and improved ground handling performance. Mohammed Akhlaq, Chief Commercial Officer, Unilode Aviation Solutions, added: "We are proud to partner with Vietjet as they continue their impressive growth journey. By combining our global ULD network, advanced digital solutions, and extensive MRO capabilities, we will help deliver greater operational efficiency, enhanced asset visibility, and more sustainable ULD management solutions, ensuring Vietjet is well-positioned for continued success." Anastasiya Simsek is an award-winning journalist with a background in air cargo, news, medicine, and lifestyle reporting. For exclusive insights or to share your news, contact Anastasiya at [email protected]. SFO invests $300m in automated air cargo terminal expansion. Liège to host major cross-border e-commerce and air cargo forum.

Unilode and SATCO boost partnership with new LAX MRO facility and net supply deal. Unilode Aviation Solutions (Unilode) and SATCO, a manufacturer of aviation cargo equipment and restraint systems, have marked a new phase in their strategic partnership with the opening of a MRO facility at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), alongside a long-term cargo net supply agreement. The LAX facility, a joint investment in the Americas, will see Unilode provide on-site ULD maintenance and repair services to support SATCO's growing installed base. The site is expected to enhance operational capabilities while strengthening customer support across the region. The development forms part of Unilode's wider expansion strategy in the Americas and will replicate the company's established global MRO model, delivering consistent service standards across its network. In parallel, Unilode has confirmed it will begin sourcing ULD-related products from SATCO, a move aimed at reinforcing supply chain resilience and supporting long-term performance and partnership goals. Janis Balkens, chief operations officer of Unilode, said: "The opening of the new LAX facility and its decision to integrate SATCO nets into the Unilode network mark an important step forward in its partnership. "This collaboration mirrors the successful operating model we have established globally, strengthens our supply chain, and reinforces the strong relationship we have built with SATCO. We value this partnership and look forward to growing together in support of our customers worldwide." Michael Howell, senior vice president of operations at SATCO, said: "We place great importance on long-term relationships built on trust, quality, and shared values. The opening of the LAX facility and our expanded partnership with Unilode reflect our shared commitment to supporting the global air cargo industry with reliable safety-first products, including SATCO's industry-leading Fire Resistant ULDs and Fire Containment Covers." Weekly news, offers, incentives and more straight to your inbox.

Unilode launches Super Sentinel to eliminate lost cargo containers worldwide. The technology tracks ULDs outside Unilode's fixed reader network, enabling operators to locate missing units virtually anywhere and meeting the complex needs of airlines and cargo handlers. | 9 Mar 2026 6:34 AM Unilode, an unit load device (ULD) management and digital solutions company, announced on 9 March the launch of Super Sentinel, a new digital tracking solution aimed at eliminating lost and unreported cargo containers globally. Developed in partnership with shipment tracking leader OnAsset Intelligence, Super Sentinel functions as an advanced digital layer integrated into Unilode's existing Bluetooth and LoRa tags. According to the press release, this technology is its ability to track ULDs even when they move outside of Unilode's established fixed reader network. This capability allows operators to pinpoint the exact location of missing or unreported ULDs virtually anywhere in the world, supporting the increasingly complex needs of airlines and cargo handlers. "Super Sentinel is a major step forward in our digital evolution. Our focus remains on delivering value and service excellence for our customers. We will continue to develop advanced capabilities such as piece-level tracking and cargo data intelligence," said Ross Marino, Chief Executive Officer, Unilode Unilode is implementing a technology rollout across its entire global fleet of over 220,000 ULDs throughout 2026. The primary goal of this enhancement is to eradicate equipment loss through intelligent digital recovery. The company expects an improvement, expecting the technology to result in over 95% fewer unreported ULDs and paving the way for a future with zero losses. Adam Crossno, Chief Executive Officer, OnAsset Intelligence said, "Super Sentinel demonstrates how scalable digital technology can deliver real operational value at a global scale. Our partnership with Unilode continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in ULD and cargo visibility, recovery, and intelligence, laying the groundwork for even more advanced digital capabilities in the future." Logistics Update Africa is now on WhatsApp Channels! Join Now!