SAS Cargo and Unilode Aviation Solutions will expand their collaboration further with the implementation of Bluetooth technology to SAS Cargo’s ULD fleet, starting from the second quarter of 2019.

The agreement is part of Unilode’s digital transformation programme, which is based on BLE5 technology and a global reader infrastructure, enabling ULD tracking and the measurement of parameters such as temperature, humidity, light and shock.

“The implementation of innovative and competitive digital solutions requires that all stakeholders put the customer at the centre, ensure transparency and integrate a digital transformation strategy that offers a coherent customer experience through all channels.” said Leif Rasmussen, group president and CEO of SAS Cargo. “Unilode’s digital transformation programme supports SAS Cargo’s digital initiatives by providing a customer-centric approach and offering value-added services to SAS Cargo’s customers. The digitization of our ULD fleet will bring SAS Cargo to the next level of supply chain excellence and we look forward to expanding our collaboration with Unilode.”

The collaboration between SAS and Unilode began in 2011 with the conversion of SAS Cargo’s ULD fleet to lightweight containers.

“The aviation industry is embracing digitalization in the supply chain to optimize operations, enhance visibility and give more insights to the customers,” said Benoît Dumont, CEO of Unilode. “We are pleased that we can accelerate SAS Cargo’s digital ambitions with the digitalization of the ULD operations, which we have been managing for eight years. We are proud to serve SAS Cargo as a trusted and strategic partner and we continue to work hard to provide SAS Cargo and all our customers with state-of-the-art ULD solutions, which contribute to an integrated, innovative and digital supply chain in the aviation industry.”