Unit Load Device (ULD)
A unit load device (ULD) is a pallet or container used to load cargo and baggage onto an aircraft.
Each one has an ID made of a three-letter type code, a serial number and the owner's code, for example PMC 12345 XX.
- Code
- ULD
Related terms
- PMCMain pallet 96 × 125 inA PMC is the most common aircraft pallet, with a 96 × 125 inch (244 × 318 cm) base, used on both the main deck and the lower deck.
- LD3Lower Deck container (AKE)An LD3 is the most common lower deck container, sized to fit the belly hold of wide-body aircraft.
- BUPBulk Unitization ProgramA BUP (bulk unitization programme) is a ULD that the shipper or forwarder builds and hands to the airline ready to fly.
- GHAGround Handling AgentA ground handling agent (GHA) is a company an airline contracts to handle its cargo at an airport.
- HEAHeavy CargoHEA is the IATA special handling code for heavy cargo of 150 kg or more per piece.
- Load planA load plan is the plan that shows which ULDs and bulk cargo go into which positions on an aircraft, within its weight, balance and loading limits.
More in Handling & ULD
- Break bulkBreak bulk is the splitting of a consolidated shipment into its separate house shipments at destination, so each one can go to its own consignee.
- CTOCargo Terminal OperatorA cargo terminal operator (CTO) is the company that runs a cargo terminal at an airport.
- DeconsolidationDeconsolidation is the splitting of a consolidated shipment into its separate house shipments at destination.
Belli runs air cargo for airlines, from booking to billing.
Bookings, air waybills, ULD build up and messaging in one system, built with the people who handle the freight.