Unilode Aviation Solutions will roll out its ULD digitalization programme for Saudia, enabling the carrier to track all of its containers and pallets.

“Saudia Cargo aims to serve the air freight industry with a spirit of excellence by continuously enhancing service levels and developing effective logistics solutions to the highest industry standards,” said Omar Hariri, CEO of Saudi Airlines Cargo Company. “The full digitalization of our ULD fleet by Unilode will enable us to achieve just that, allowing us to have better quality assurance, more insights and greater visibility throughout our network, which will develop our cargo capabilities.”

The new agreement will enable Saudia to gain a competitive advantage in the market by offering value-added services to customers.

“Unilode is committed to providing breakthrough innovative solutions to its customers, which can help them enhance their operations and keep their business one step ahead of the competition,” said Benoît Dumont, CEO of Unilode. “The partnership aspect of Unilode’s ULD management agreements with its customers has always been at the forefront of our business and with our digital transformation programme being rolled out to the market we will further improve our portfolio of value-added solutions offered to our customers. Saudia and Saudia Cargo belong to the world’s fastest-growing airlines and we look forward to continuing serving them with Unilode’s flexible and customer-centric ULD management, repair and digitalization solutions.”

Saudia and Saudia Cargo awarded the management of their ULD fleet to Unilode in 2016, with operations beginning in 2017. As part of the partnership, Unilode operates a repair station in Jeddah for the maintenance and repair of Saudia’s ULDs.

“Saudia is pleased to see the current successful collaboration with Unilode extended to include an advanced ULD-tracking solution that will further drive planning efficiencies and associated cost savings,” said Jaan Albrecht, CEO of Saudia. “Unilode has already demonstrated its expertise and flexibility to supply the right assets to meet Saudia’s ULD needs, and the digitalization programme will help gain more control, make certain manual tasks redundant and ultimately ensure that we keep up with the continued growth that our airline is seeing year on year.”