Cathay Pacific Pioneers with Blockchain to Manage ULDs

Hong Kong’s flagship airline, Cathay Pacific now integrates blockchain technology to manage its unit load devices (ULDs) in real-time via a mobile app. This move is attempting to eliminate the paper-based workflow, as revealed by Air Cargo News on 1 August.

The project was initiated in July, which will focus on ULD transactions in Hong Kong and selected cities in the U.S. It will then extend to the company’s entire network.

The company describes the blockchain system as a “single source of truth” which provides standardized data and greater visibility to all parties involved.

Calvin Hui, the project initiator of Cathay Pacific, said: “Using blockchain to establish a trustworthy ULD database across the network will not only assist with ULD management but also improve the service quality and experience for our customers.”

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