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Unit load device

A unit load device (ULD) is a removable aircraft part subject to strict civil aviation authorities’ requirements.

While WTA does not have its own warehouse, we complete ULD builds alongside our best-in-class third-party airfreight warehouse.

ULD is either an aircraft pallet or an aircraft container. The different airline pallet sizes make optimum use of the space available as well as make loading and unloading quick and easy. Both allow for a large amount of cargo to be bundled into a single unit.

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Aircraft pallets

Secured using nets which hold the cargo in place during the flight.

Made of aluminium, this option allows goods to be adapted to the contour of the plane’s hold, providing optimum use of the space available. 

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Aircraft containers

Typically lightweight and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. 

As with ocean containers, many options are available depending on the intended use. Refrigerated, ventilated and insulated are just a few sought-after varieties.

Popular containers in air transport

1. Pallet containers

P1P/PAG

Base containers

Cm: (L) 317.5 x (W) 223.5
Inches: (L) 125 x (W) 88
Tare weight: 110kg

Max gross weight

Lower deck: 4,626 kg
Main deck: 6,000 kg

6P6/PMC

Base containers

Cm: (L) 317.5 x (W) 242.8
Inches: (L) 125 x (W) 96
Tare weight: 120kg

Max gross weight

Lower deck: 4,626 kg*
Lower deck: 5,035 kg*
Main deck: 6,800 kg
*depending on aircraft

PGA

Base containers

Cm: (L) 605.8 x (W) 243.8
Inches: (L) 238.5 x (W) 96
Tare weight: 540kg

Max gross weight

11,300 kg

2. Containers

LD3/AKE/AVE

Base containers

Cm: (L) 156.2 x (W) 153.4
Inches: (L) 65 x (W) 60.4

Top dimensions:
Cm: (L) 200.6 x (W) 149.4
Inches: (L) 79.0 x (W) 58.8

Height dimensions

Cm: 162.6
Inches: 64
Tare weight: 82 kg

Max gross weight

1,587kg

LD9/AAP

Base containers

Cm: (L) 317.5 x (W) 223.5
Inches: (L) 125 x (W) 88

Height dimensions

Cm: 162.6
Inches: 64
Tare weight: 270kg

Max gross weight

Lower deck: 1,587 kg
Main deck: 6,000 kg

M1/AMA

Base containers

Cm: (L) 317.5 x (W) 243.8
Inches: (L) 125 x (W) 96

Height dimensions

Cm: 243.8
Inches: 96
Tare weight: 340kg

Max gross weight

6,800 kg

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