Freight Basics - Airline Unit Specifications

An airline unit or unit load device (ULD) is a pallet or a container which is used to hold loose freight to be shipped via airfreight. 

Airline units are used to protect your goods in transit and to speed transitions through customs and airports.

ULD come in two different forms:

• Pallets – These are large flat base of aluminium with rims designed to lock onto cargo net lugs
• Containers – Also known as cans or pods, are closed units that can either be fully made out of aluminium or made out of a combination of aluminium, polycarbonate sheets and cargo nets. These are designed so that they fit perfectly in the circular cargo hold of the plane 

The following guide shows you the different types of airline units. Our loaders will choose the most appropriate unit for your freight so that you don’t have to. 

Airline units availability is dependent on the airline and the destination.

Please contact your local Air & Ocean Branch for advice specific to your shipment. 

	Unit Type	Internal Volume	Internal Dimensions (L x W x H)	Door Clearnace	Max Gross Weight	Tare Weight
	AKH / LD3-45	3.6m³	146 x 149 x 113cm		1135kgs	88kgs
	AKE / LD-3	4.3m³	140 x 147 x 152cm	148 x 152cm	1587kgs	85kgs
	DQF/ LD-8	7.2m³	140 x 433 x 152cm	235 x 152cm	2499kgs	132kgs
	ALF / LD-6	9m³	140 x 310x 152cm	293 x 147cm	3175kgs	159kgs
	AAF / LD-26	13m³	208 x 302 x 152cm	293 x 147cm	4626kgs	159kgs
	AAU / LD-29	14.5m³	208 x 302 x 152cm	293 x 147cm	4626kgs	159kgs
	PAG Pallet	11.1m³	207 x 301 x 158cm		4626kgs	120kgs
	PMC Pallet	12.1m³	228 x 301 x 158cm		5035kgs	120kgs