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Jettainer names Dr. Jan-Wilhelm Breithaupt as new CEO

Jettainer names Dr. Jan-Wilhelm Breithaupt as new CEO
Jettainer GmbH operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Cargo AG.

With a fleet of over 100,000 Unit Load Devices (ULDs) spread across 500 locations worldwide, Jettainer boasts the world’s most efficient ULD fleet. 

Dr. Jan-Wilhelm Breithaupt, an accomplished airfreight expert with a doctorate in production logistics, has over 20 years of experience driving industry-wide digital transformation projects and process improvement initiatives. Within the Lufthansa Group, he held various positions and most recently served as head of global customer service and handling management at Lufthansa Cargo. In this capacity, he spearheaded the implementation of digital services for handling, including the electronic Air Waybill, and collaborated with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Digital Test Field Air Cargo on advancing the ONE Record initiative, aimed at standardizing data models to enhance collaboration across the supply chain.

Thomas Sonntag stated “Jettainer will be well-positioned for success under Dr Breithaupt’s leadership. I am very pleased to hand over to an industry leader with deep expertise in ULD management from the customer’s perspective. His professional focus on digitalization and customer service will ensure Jettainer continues its path of sustainable growth,”

With a fleet of over 100,000 Unit Load Devices (ULDs) spread across 500 locations worldwide, Jettainer boasts the world’s most efficient ULD fleet. Leveraging a distinctive blend of specialized teams and cutting-edge IT infrastructure incorporating big data and artificial intelligence, the company ensures precise steering, positioning, maintenance, and repair operations, guaranteeing 100% availability of containers and pallets. Complementing its global operations, Jettainer maintains a robust partnership network and an independent repair setup strategically located near customer processes, thereby enhancing its local presence and comprehensive service offerings.

Dr Breithaupt said “I appreciate Thomas Sonntag’s dedication and success in growing Jettainer during challenging times for the aviation industry. I wish him the very best in his future endeavors. I am honored to take on this role and look forward to leading Jettainer into its next phase of innovation and excellence. Together with a great global team and international partners, we will continue to drive forward digital transformation and enhance our services for our global customers.”

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Jettainer, the global leader in Unit Load Device (ULD) management services, boasts a fleet of over 100,000 ULDs distributed across 500 locations worldwide, making it the operator of the world’s most efficient ULD fleet. Jettainer GmbH operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Cargo AG.

Q. – What did Thomas Sonntag say about Dr. Breithaupt’s leadership?
A.- Success, expertise, digitalization, customer service focus.

Q. – What is Jettainer’s position in ULD management services?
A. Global leader with over 100,000 ULDs across 500 locations.