Case Study
Aircraft Cargo Loading Optimization
1 Aircraft Cargo Loading Optimization Case Study A major operational planning problem in the air cargo industry is how to arrange cargo in an aircraft to fly safely and profitably. MemComputing proposes an innovative solution to solve this challenge efficiently2 . Aircraft Cargo Loading (ALO) Air cargo volumes: +3% per year The air freight sector is particularly well positioned today as a result of capacity discipline and consolidation in container shipping. According to McKinsey, air- freight volumes will nevertheless continue to increase, by an average of about 3% per year, at least until 2025 and most likely until 2030. Optimized cargo operations Despite this very promising prospect, cargo fleets face some challenges. “A faster growth in belly capacities and modernized freighter