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Lufthansa Cargo becomes launch customer for Jettainer’s next-generation IoT tracking for digital ULD management
Driving digital transparency in air cargo
Lufthansa Cargo has become the launch customer for a new IoT-based ULD tracking solution developed by Jettainer, marking a new milestone in the partners’ long-standing cooperation. The technology will be rolled out across all ULD fleets for Lufthansa Cargo and fits perfectly in the broader efforts to strengthen digital transparency and operational efficiency. Implementation has already started. The announcement, made at the IATA World Cargo Symposium 2026 in Lima, Peru, highlights the companies’joint commitment to innovation and digital leadership in global air cargo.
Jettainer is responsible for the comprehensive ULD management for Lufthansa Cargo. The partnership encompasses the global steering, positioning, maintenance and repair of an extensive ULD fleet – making it one of the largest dedicated ULD fleets in worldwide cargo and passenger operations and ensuring high availability across Lufthansa Cargo’s international route structure.
The new IoT tracking solution provides real time visibility of ULD movements across the global network. Instead of relying solely on fixed airport infrastructure, the system combines stationary and mobile readers, ensuring continuous tracking, even at locations with limited technical setup. The system significantly reduces blind spots and creates reliable transparency throughout the entire ULD supply chain. Airlines gain precise information on the location and dwell time of each unit, enabling faster reactions to irregularities, and more data-driven steering. The enhanced insights reduce search efforts, support quicker recovery of misplaced equipment and strengthen positioning and operational control, ultimately improving overall fleet performance and efficiency.
“Digital transparency is a key success factor in today’s air cargo industry,” said Oliver von Götz, VP Global Fulfillment Management at Lufthansa Cargo. “By partnering with Jettainer on the rollout of next generation IoT tracking, we are enhancing visibility across our ULD fleet and further improving reliability, efficiency and quality for our customers worldwide.”
“Lufthansa Cargo acting as the launch customer for our next generation IoT tracking solution marks a significant milestone for Jettainer,” said Dr Jan Wilhelm Breithaupt, CEO of Jettainer. “Managing a ULD fleet of this scale requires maximum transparency, reliable data, and intelligent steering. Together, we are setting a new standard for digital ULD management and strengthening operational control across the global network.”
About Jettainer GmbH
With more than 100,000 Unit Load Devices (ULDs) in 500 locations worldwide, Jettainer operates the world`s most efficient ULD fleet.
Through its unique combination of dedicated teams and leading IT landscape, using big data and artificial intelligence, the industry expert guarantees steering and positioning as well as maintenance and repair with 100% availability of containers and pallets. A strong partner and independent repair network, close to the customer’s processes, completes Jettainer’s global setup with local presence.
Meaningful innovation and digitization for highest efficiency at lowest cost are key for the transparency driver. Its continuously enhanced service and product portfolio is complemented with ULD leasing services, cool management, and temperature chain solutions.
Jettainer GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Cargo AG.
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Lufthansa Cargo
Lufthansa Cargo is one of the world's leading cargo airlines and part of the Lufthansa Group, Europe's largest airline group. Through its five cargo hubs in Frankfurt, Munich, Brussels, Vienna and Rome, the airfreight specialist transports an average of 2,500 tons of freight per day. This is based on a strong and reliable airport-to-airport network that covers some 350 destinations in more than 100 countries. Lufthansa Cargo markets the cargo capacities of the passenger aircraft of Lufthansa Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, ITA Airways and SunExpress, as well as its own freighter fleet of 18 Boeing 777F and four Airbus A321F. In addition, some 300 trucks operate daily under a Lufthansa Cargo flight number. Together with its subsidiaries, Lufthansa Cargo offers customized, fast and efficient logistics solutions along the entire supply chain. In this way, the company fulfills its mission "Enabling Global Business" and connects markets and trading partners worldwide. Innovative technologies and investments in sustainability play a central role. In addition to a modern fleet and the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the focus is on continuous optimization of flight operations. In 2025, the company generated revenues of 3.40 billion euros and a transport performance of 9.10 billion freight tonne-kilometers. It currently employs approximately 4,300 people worldwide.
