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TechCenter for Testing Unit Load Security

Logistics Business Magazine

Starting on 28 June, load units can be subjected to sliding, tilting and vibration forces on different test stands. Using the data collected, customers can immediately optimise their load unit security and efficiently minimise material resources. At the same time, it helps us improve transport safety.”

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The Evolution and History of Supply Chain Management

GlobalTranz

The “unit load” concept gained popularity and the use of pallets became widespread. The computerization of this data opened the door to a huge opportunity for innovations in logistics planning, from randomized storage in warehouses to optimization of inventory and truck routing.

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Unilode equips all dnata warehouses with digital readers to enhance ULD operations

Airfreight Logistics

Unilode’s IATA award-winning digital solution transmits data on the geolocation of the ULDs and can also share other relevant information such as temperature, humidity, shock and light, using ULDs equipped with Bluetooth® digital tags and a network of Bluetooth® readers and mobile devices.

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Air Horse Stall ULD Delivered

Logistics Business Magazine

With approximately 100,000 Unit Load Devices (ULDs) in 500 locations worldwide, the global leader Jettainer operates the world`s most efficient ULD fleet. It really helps us and our customers maximise fleet utilisation.”

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Quantum-Powered Solution Tackles Logistics Optimization

Logistics Business Magazine

Traditional computational tools would require years to collect and learn from operational data to produce similar results. Currently, the airline’s flight planners spend a significant amount of time manually selecting and assigning each shipment to unit load devices (ULDs), resulting in high operational overhead.

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Air Shipment Visibility Enhanced by Solution

Logistics Business Magazine

Descartes Systems Group has announced that Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics division of Etihad Airways, has further automated air shipment cargo processes using Descartes’ next generation Internet of Things (IoT) Bluetooth® Low Energy solution, integrated with Jettainer’s unit load device (ULD) management services.

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Unilode installs its digital ULD readers at all Menzies Aviation facilities

Airfreight Logistics

Unilode Aviation Solutions , the global leader in outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair solutions, and Menzies Aviation , the global aviation logistics specialist, have agreed to install Unilode’s Bluetooth® ULD readers at all Menzies facilities worldwide to increase ULD and cargo visibility in the aviation supply chain.

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