ULD Loadability Tool
Optimize air freight container loading
ULD Loadability Tool
Calculate cargo loadability, compare ULD specifications, and optimize your air freight shipments with our comprehensive Unit Load Device planning tool.
ULD Type
AKE
Container
Max Weight
1,588 kg
720 lbs capacity
Volume Used
44.7%
1.92 m³ of 4.3 m³
AKE
Container
ALF
Container
AAP
Container
AMA
Container
AMJ
Container
PMC
Pallet
Total Volume
1.92 m³
44.7% utilized
Total Weight
600 kg
37.8% of capacity
Volume
Weight
Good utilization with optimization potential
Remaining Volume
2.38 m³
Remaining Weight
988 kg
| ULD | Volume | Max Wt | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKECurrent | 4.3 m³ | 1588 kg | 45% |
| ALF | 8.9 m³ | 3175 kg | 22% |
| AAP | 10.7 m³ | 4627 kg | 18% |
| AMA | 17.5 m³ | 6804 kg | 11% |
| AMJ | 17.5 m³ | 6804 kg | 11% |
| Code | Type | Dimensions (L×W×H) | Volume | Max Weight | Deck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKE (LD3) | Container | 1.53×2.0×1.62m | 4.3 m³ | 1,588 kg | Lower |
| ALF (LD6) | Container | 3.18×2.24×1.62m | 8.9 m³ | 3,175 kg | Lower |
| AAP (LD9) | Container | 3.18×2.24×1.62m | 10.7 m³ | 4,627 kg | Lower |
| AMA (LD11) | Container | 3.18×2.24×2.44m | 17.5 m³ | 6,804 kg | Main |
| PMC (P6P) | Pallet | 3.18×2.24m | 17.5 m³ | 6,804 kg | Main |
| PAG (P7P) | Pallet | 3.18×2.24m | 10.7 m³ | 4,627 kg | Lower |
Unit Load Device (ULD) is a pallet or container used to load luggage, freight, and mail on aircraft. ULDs allow large quantities of cargo to be bundled into single units, improving loading efficiency and protecting goods during transport.
ULDs come in various sizes to fit different aircraft types and deck positions. Lower deck containers (LD) are designed to fit in the cargo holds of wide-body aircraft, while main deck pallets are used on freighters.
Containers
Enclosed structure with rigid walls. Better protection, no netting required. Higher tare weight but better for loose cargo and sensitive goods.
Pallets
Flat platform requiring nets for restraint. Lower tare weight, more flexible for oversized items. Common on main deck of freighters.
- Aircraft Compatibility: Ensure ULD fits destination aircraft
- Contour Fit: Use correct contour for deck position
- Weight Distribution: Balance load within ULD
- CG Position: Mark center of gravity for handling
- •Use LD3s for smaller shipments - better availability on passenger flights
- •Build to full height for volume efficiency on main deck pallets
- •Consider ULD positioning fees when booking
- •Check airline-specific ULD policies and restrictions
- •Pre-book ULDs during peak seasons to ensure availability
- ✗Exceeding ULD weight limits - leads to rejection
- ✗Using wrong ULD type for aircraft configuration
- ✗Poor weight distribution causing handling issues
- ✗Not accounting for ULD tare weight in calculations
- ✗Forgetting to verify ULD availability at origin