Warburg / Global – 3 September 2026 – Lödige Industries, Global Market Leader in Air Cargo Terminals, is featured in the September 2026 issue (Issue 138) of Global Supply Chain magazine. The article “Redesigning the rhythm of cargo” explores how the company is helping airports and operators transition from basic automation to intelligent, AI-enabled operations that strengthen supply chain resilience and efficiency.
With more than 75 years of expertise and technology that helps handle a major portion of the world’s air cargo, Lödige Industries continues to set international standards in air cargo handling. In the interview, Nicholas Tripptree, Managing Director for Asia Pacific, represents the company’s perspective on building data-driven cargo terminals ready for the future.
Key points include the need for a unified real-time data foundation, intelligent software layers that connect legacy systems without full replacement, and predictive analytics that shift operations from reactive to proactive. Solutions such as Cargo Direct act as the operational “brain,” synchronizing physical handling with operational data to eliminate blind spots and optimize workflows.
A practical example is the implementation at China Eastern Air Logistics Pudong Cargo Terminal 4, where heavy-duty ULD Automated Guided Vehicles were integrated with an automated Lift and Run system under centralized control—maximizing throughput within the existing footprint while extending asset life.
Looking ahead, Lödige Industries advocates scalable, modular digital architectures and cross-industry collaboration to create more transparent, resilient global cargo ecosystems. Safety, data accuracy, and human oversight remain central as AI becomes more embedded in daily operations.
The full interview is available in the September 2026 issue of Global Supply Chain magazine (Link).
