AirCargoRunner – Lightweight And Fiber-Based Air Cargo Solutions
It’s time to fly lighter.
AirCargoRunner
A lightweight fiber-based alternative to wood designed to reduce CO2 in Air Freight
The air cargo industry is evolving – with increasing focus on transport efficiency, weight reduction, and recyclable packaging materials. In sea and air freight, including air cargo operations, traditional packing materials like wooden beams and heavy cartons add unnecessary weight, driving up fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. AirCargoRunner offers a smarter alternative: a lightweight, durable, and fully recyclable solution that redefines air freight packing and carton use. With innovative fiber-based air cargo packaging solutions, we help improve air cargo performance and reduce unnecessary packaging weight.
What is it
The solution to fly lighter that combines lightness with strength
The AirCargoRunner is a groundbreaking, lightweight, and durable packaging solution engineered to replace traditional wooden beams, square timbers, skids, and other pallet runners in air freight. Made from fiber-based recyclable materials, this lightweight pallet foot is designed to combine strength, durability, and transport efficiency. It is designed to help reduce overall shipment weight, which can contribute to reduced fuel consumption.
How to use it
Replacing wooden beams, -boards, -pallets with AirCargoRunner
With AirCargoRunner, you’ll save time and labor costs while maintaining the integrity of your shipment. Our AirCargoRunners are suitable for all types of ULD pallets, including PMC, PLA, PAG/PAJ, PRA, and PGA pallets.
Using AirCargoRunner is simple and intuitive. Here’s how it works:
Cargo optimization
Load 8 euro pallets instead of 5 and optimize the space
FIBER-BASED
recyclable packaging materials designed for air cargo and transport applications.
Safety
No nails or splinters, ensuring safer handling for workers and goods.
Disposal
Designed for recycling within standard carton material streams on local recycling infrastructure.
Easy handling
One person can handle a 3-meter-long AirCargoRunner safely
Emissions
Its production has 54% less CO2 than wood
When use it
Discover the ideal scenarios for using AirCargoRunner.
Exporting Goods by Air
Perfect for shipments where weight reduction translates
into significant cost savings.
Time-Sensitive Deliveries
Designed for fast and efficient handling.
Lightweight Transport Packaging
Designed for companies focused on recyclable packaging and efficient logistics operations.
WHO TRUST THE ACR
Trusted by industry leaders and key segments in air cargo.
AirCargoRunner is the preferred choice for airlines, air cargo handlers, and distribution hubs, offering seamless integration, efficient handling, and smooth supply chain operations.
AirCargoRunner offers consistently excellent quality, value for money and performance reliability!
Airlines
Seamless integration into air cargo handling systems
Air cargo handlers
Time-saving design for efficient handling and storage
Distribution Hubs
Quick to deploy for smooth supply chain operations.
case study
AirCargoRunner in use with Finnair
Based on a typical long-haul scenario:
-> Up to 0.6 tonnes of CO2 reduced per flight*
-> Up to 657 tonnes annually (based on 3 daily flights)
*Based on approx. 100 kg weight reduction per cargo unit (unit = 1 PMC with 6 AirCargoRunners)
LIGHTWEIGHT AND FIBER-BASED AIR CARGO MATERIALS
Combine our sustainable Air Cargo Materials
to fly even lighter
Heavier packaging can increase fuel consumption and add unnecessary weight to air cargo operations. Eltete Air Cargo Solutions bring savings that make good environmental and business sense.
AirCargoPallet
Replacing traditional pallets with a lightweight fiber-based AirCargoPallet can help reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 54% compared to wooden pallets and up to 96% compared to plastic alternatives, depending on use case and transport conditions.This cardboard solution is 80% lighter than wood and offers great humidity resistance and strength. Available ready or as easy-to-assemble components.
100% recyclable.
AirCargoBox
Replace wooden crates and plywood boxes with the sustainable AirCargoBox, which generates 48% less CO2 than wooden crates and 94% less than plastic boxes. This heavy-duty export box is 78% lighter than wood, can be assembled in under 1 minute without tools, and is completely free of splinters or nails.
100% recyclable.
AirCargoTierSheet
Replace plastic sheets with the sustainable AirCargoTierSheet.
Also known as a “divider sheet” or “layer pad,” the AirCargoTierSheet is used between boxes to stabilize the pallets, distribute weight, and prevent sliding, making handling easier and safer.
100% recyclable.
AirCargoBoard80
Replace heavy wooden panels and OSB boards with the AirCargoBoard80, which generates 65% less CO2 than hardboards. With the lightweight AirCargoBoard80 (ACB80), you balance the load by filling empty gaps or height differences, resulting in more stabilized cargo.
100% recyclable.
Where can you find AirCargoRunner?
Partnering with a supplier committed to sustainability and responsibility brings multiple benefits, including:
- Consistent service and transparent data
- CO2 emissions calculations to support your sustainability goals
- Guaranteed product availability, high quality, and short delivery times
By making this choice, you enhance your brand image, streamline your supply chain, reduce the risk of goods damage, and align with industry standards and regulations.
Contact us today
Contact us today to learn more or connect with a local expert who can assist you in optimizing your air freight packaging solutions.
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About Eltete TPM
With over 50 years of experience in designing and manufacturing eco-friendly transport packaging materials. Our motto, 3R—Reduce, Replace, Recycle—reflects our commitment to sustainability. We focus on helping customers adopt eco-friendly solutions by replacing unsustainable materials with innovative alternatives, reducing CO2 emissions and costs, and ensuring recycling is simple and effective to minimize waste.
Let us help you find the right sustainable solution for your business.
