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.
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.
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