ACL Airshop is a global company specializing in the management and leasing of unit load devices (ULDs) for the aviation industry. Headquartered in the US, with a primary European base, it focuses on these crucial components. ULDs are standard equipment designed to stack and secure cargo within aircraft compartments, facilitating safe, controllable transport and optimizing space during air freight. Managing ULDs presents ongoing challenges for airlines, with every aspect, from tracking and maintenance to global logistics and equipment balancing, requiring precision, coordination, and flexibility. ACL Airshop aims to simplify this process, transforming ULD management into a seamless, data-driven service for airlines and cargo businesses globally. Their approach integrates three core business areas: on-demand leasing, management services, and logistics.

ACL Airshop offers a flexible, customer-centric leasing model. Its global inventory includes standard pallets, heavy-duty ULDs, and specialized equipment such as horse stalls. Operating from 57 locations across six continents, the company provides short, medium, and long-term leasing options, including one-way rentals, enhancing flexibility for international operations.

For equipment fleet control, ACL Airshop provides scalable management services, operating 24/7. Its Digital Solutions platform integrates ULD control and tracking into a single system, offering real-time visibility across the global network. A network of FAA and EASA-certified repair stations ensures reliability and compliance, wherever customers operate.

In logistics, ACL Airshop prioritizes precision and efficiency. This includes managing ULD locations and reallocations, replenishing consumables, coordinating maintenance, and organizing transport to and from maintenance centers. One-way leasing options enhance flexibility, helping operators maintain optimal equipment balance across their networks.

"We aim to make the ULD industry as simple, transparent, and efficient as possible," stated Bernhard Kindelbacher, CEO of ACL Airshop. "We combine smart logistics, advanced digital tracking, and a proactive service culture, allowing customers to focus on flying rather than managing equipment fleets."

Currently, ACL Airshop manages approximately 130,000 ULDs at key hubs in Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East. The company maintains the world's largest independent equipment inventory, offering various ULD types for lease, and was among the first in the industry to adopt Bluetooth tracking. Through its Localization+ initiative, developed with technology provider SkyCell AG, ACL Airshop continues to drive innovation in digital fleet tracking and cost control.

With a global repair and service network, including certified facilities in the US, Europe, and Japan, ACL Airshop ensures fast turnaround times and stable operational support. Its integrated ULD management and logistics services make aviation operations smarter, more efficient, and simpler, reflecting the company's commitment to streamlining every aspect of ULD management.

ACL Airshop's ULDs secure cargo in aircraft compartments, ensuring safe, easily controllable transport and optimizing space during air freight. *Photo: ACL Airshop*

*By Nhu Y (Source: AirCargo News)*