Unilode Aviation Solutions Head Office Zurich Steinackerstrasse 2 8302 Kloten, Switzerland unilode.com

Unilode accelerates digital transformation for the aviation industry Media Release – 14 March 2018

Unilode has unveiled its plans to accelerate the digital transformation for ULD management solutions by bringing to the market a ULD tracking solution based on a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) tag fully embedded into the structure of the ULDs, which is supported by a global interoperable reader infrastructure.

For the implementation of its digitisation programme, Unilode has teamed up with technology provider OnAsset Intelligence Inc. and a leading ULD manufacturer.

Unilode customers Cathay Pacific, Air Canada, Cargolux and AirBridgeCargo are among the airlines who are involved in the digitisation programme, which is being rolled out this year. Several shippers will be partaking as well.

Benoît Dumont, Unilode CEO, said: “Unilode Aviation Solutions has decided to accelerate the use of modern technology in its ULD

Unilode accelerates digital transformation for the aviation industry

For further information please contact:Melinda FerreiraManager, Marketing and CommunicationsUnilode Aviation Solutions+41 43 255 4150melinda.ferreira@unilode.com

management solutions. Since winning the inaugural IATA Air Cargo Innovation Award in 2015 we have been working closely with our customers to enhance our digital tracking technology with user input across the end-to-end value chain.

Unilode does not intend to lock itself, its customers and industry partners into proprietary technologies, and therefore has decided to make public all APIs necessary to capture information from our digitally enabled platforms. This approach greatly enhances interoperability and flexibility, which is what the industry and our customers are looking for.”

Adam Crossno, OnAsset Intelligence CEO, said: “I am excited to build on what has already been a very successful cooperation with Unilode Aviation Solutions. As all of us know the primary concern in our industry is safety, and therefore it is essential that digital technologies comply with all safety regulations in our industry.

About Unilode: Unilode Aviation Solutions owns and manages the world’s largest outsourced fleet of approximately 120,000 unit load devices (ULDs), for use in the aviation industry, and owns the largest global network for the maintenance and repair of ULDs and galley carts. Unilode focuses on the outsourced management and associated services for aviation containers, pallets and inflight food service equipment, and serves over 90 airlines through a network of more than 480 airports, 18 regional offices and 50 certified repair stations, supported by more than 600 colleagues.

Media Release – 14 March 2018

The Company has been rebranded from CHEP Aerospace Solutions to Unilode following its acquisition in November 2016 by EQT Infrastructure, part of the leading alternative investments firm EQT with approximately EUR 35 billion in raised capital and portfolio companies in Europe, Asia and the US with total sales of more than EUR 19 billion and approximately 110,000 employees. For more information visit www.unilode.com.

OnAsset has always focused on full compliance with industry regulations, and we are well known for our patented FlightSafe® technology, which has allowed our products to receive approval from the FAA and EASA as well as over 80 global airlines.

Together with Unilode we have been focusing on making sure the technology is safe, compliant, fit for purpose and technically sound. Our common vision is that this technology should be accessible for all stakeholders in the value chain, so intelligent ULDs can be leveraged by airlines, ground handlers, freight forwarders and shippers. This is extremely important because quite often the tracking challenges arise when shipments leave their expected route and are not found where they are expected to be.”