Jettainer, a Unit Load Device (ULD) management services provider and PACTL West, the ground handler for Shanghai Pudong International Airport Public Cargo Terminal Co. Ltd West, have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement. 

The partnership — which was announced during the transport logistic Southeast Asia — will see Jettainer open a new hub for its lease&fly ULD leasing service at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). 

PACTL West will be responsible for handling and storing the ULDs.

Jettainer said its leasing service, lease&fly provides ULDs for both short-term and long-term needs, catering to ad-hoc flight operations, charters, seasonal peaks as well as the ramp up of new businesses or growth plans. 

With its new location at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, China's second largest airport, Jettainer opens the fourth lease&fly hub after Frankfurt, Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong. 

“Customers will initially benefit from fast access to PMC pallets, one of the most commonly used ULD types,” Jettainer said, adding that the portfolio of standard and special containers and pallets will be gradually expanded, meeting future customer requirements.

Meanwhile, it noted that PACTL West, as the strategic cooperation partner, will contribute its extensive ground-handling expertise to ensure the smooth operation of the new hub. Jettainer's Hong Kong office takes care of customer service and all sales activities for needs in the region.

"We are pleased that Jettainer has entrusted PACTL West with our warehousing and handling services for their new lease&fly hub. As a ground-handling service provider with the highest standards of quality and professionalism, we can further improve services for airlines and forwarders onsite and in the region,” said Carsten Hernig, deputy general manager VP Sales & Marketing and Production at PACTL.

“Together with Jettainer we will contribute to meeting the demand for ULDs flexibly at all times,” he added.

Thomas Sonntag, CEO at Jettainer, highlighted the significance of the partnership, noting that the cooperation with PACTL West is the “ideal addition” to the company’s lease&fly network.

He pointed out that Shanghai Pudong Airport is one of the most important air cargo hubs for Jettainer’s customers’ ULD leasing demand.

“Airlines and forwarders are seeking adhoc, short-term and long-term ULD leasing solutions, often with the requirement to have ULDs directly available,” Sonntag said.

“The opening of our lease&fly hub in mainland China will add great flexibility to both new and existing customers and is another step in our expansion plans in Asia,” he added.