Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has introduced vacuum lift technology to make cargo handling operations easier and more efficient.
The new equipment is designed to assist ground-handling teams in moving cargo units, reducing the physical effort required during loading and unloading operations. The technology uses vacuum force to securely grip and lift compatible cargo items.
The deployment is part of the carrier’s broader focus on improving handling processes and working conditions across its cargo operations.
Vacuum lifting systems can help operators handle heavy or bulky items with greater control while reducing manual handling. Such equipment can be particularly useful in busy air-cargo environments where speed, safety and consistency are important.
The technology could also contribute to more streamlined cargo workflows by supporting ground staff during repetitive lifting and positioning tasks.
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo continues to invest in operational improvements as air-freight volumes and handling requirements evolve. Automation and equipment-assisted handling are becoming increasingly important across the industry as cargo operators seek to improve productivity and workplace safety.
The introduction of the vacuum lift adds another technology-based solution to the carrier’s cargo-handling operations and reflects the wider adoption of mechanised equipment across the global air-freight sector.