Silk Way West Airlines expands ULD agreement with ACL Airshop

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Silk Way West Airlines and ACL Airshop have extended their ULD partnership, which focuses on embracing technology and environmentally sustainable practices.

This renewal between the ULD provider and the Baku-based cargo airline encompasses a multi-year ULD agreement.

By extending the collaboration, Silk Way West Airlines aims to continue to streamline its cargo-handling processes, ensuring quicker turnaround and transit times for shipments, while ACL Airshop will provide ULD solutions, leveraging technology to enhance cargo protection, tracking, and overall supply chain visibility.

The partnership emphasises an ongoing commitment to environmentally sustainable practices and will feature joint initiatives to reduce carbon footprint and promote eco-friendly solutions within the air cargo industry.

In addition to the environment, the partnership will focus on technology with the introduction of Bluetooth for real-time ULD tracking.

Vugar Mammadov, vice-president CIS and Central Asia of Silk Way West Airlines, stated: “This strategic collaboration with ACL Airshop is a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional service and value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we aim to set a new benchmark in air freight logistics and contribute to the growth of the global cargo industry.”

“We are excited about the opportunities that this strategic partnership brings,” said Steve Townes, president and chief executive of ACL Airshop. “Together with Silk Way West Airlines, we will drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and create a more sustainable and resilient air cargo ecosystem.”

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Rebecca Jeffrey

Rebecca Jeffrey
New to aviation journalism, I joined Air Cargo News in late 2021 as deputy editor. I previously worked for Mercator Media’s six maritime sector magazines as a reporter, heading up news for Port Strategy. Prior to this, I was editor for Recruitment International (now TALiNT International). Contact me on: [email protected]