basic cargo course ULDs

1. Basic Cargo Course
Unit Load Devises

2. Have 3 Chapters of Course
Chapter 1:
INTRODUCTION TO THE CARGO WAREHOUSE
Chapter 2:
UNIT LOAD DEVICES
Chapter 3:
SAFETY IN WAREHOUSE

5. Chapter 2:
UNIT LOAD DEVICES
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to :
• Describe the term ULD.
• List all ULDs used be Airlines and explain the logic
applied in assigning the IATA identification code
for each.
• Explain how ULDs could be protected from
damage.
• Explain how the carriers keep a track of their
valuable ULDs, distributed all over their network.
• Deduce if a UDL is serviceable or not; and
• Explain the actions required on noticing a
damaged ULD.

6. ULD! What is it?
Usually on a narrow bodied aircraft, each
and every piece of load has to be loaded
individually into the aircraft. It has been a
very laborious and time consuming
procedure.
Therefore, this device, which helps us
unities the many smaller items of load into
one single load, is called Unit Load Device.

7. ULD! What is it?
In addition to above said, listed below are some
advantages of ULDs:
1. Easy to load cargo.
2. Cargo handling is minimum, hence no damage.
3. Avoid pilferage and cargo irregularities.
4. ULDs can be easily weighted physically
distributed in the aircraft, and easily handled be
ground transportation equipment.
5. Protect cargo from elements of weather (rain.
Snow etc.

11. ULD Categories
ULDs are broadly categorized into Pallets and
Containers. Simply put pallets are flat trays over
which the cargo can be built-up and are usually
strapped down using a net. Containers on the
other hand are like boxes which are filled with
cargo and have a door (metal. Net or tarpaulin).
There are also specialized containers and pallets
designed specifically for certain special load like
live animals (horses, cattle), vehicles or even
valuables.

12. Certified ULDs and Non
Certified ULDs
ULDs come across following tow
types:
1. Certified ULDs (Aircraft ULDs).
2. Non-Certified ULDs

13. Designed and Manufactured
to Exacting Standards
ULDs are designed and manufactured to fit
within the contour (shape) of an aircraft
cargo compartment to make best use of the
aircraft weight and volume capabilities.
They also intergrade with the aircraft
onboard restraint system and confirm to
the standards and regulations as specified
by IATA.

14. ULD Airworthiness
Take time handle ULDs correctly as ULD and
airworthiness go hand in and. Once loaded
into an aircraft for flight, a ULD is an
essential part of that aircraft’s
airworthiness and failure of the ULD to
meet the required standards for
airworthiness puts the aircraft, its crew and
its passengers at risk.

18. ULD Control Message
ULDs are circulatory equipment. These
expensive units keep moving around the
carrier’s network, Sometimes other
carriers, under prior arrangement, may
borrow it. Therefore for the proper control
of ULDs, it is necessary to keep a track of its
movement. Also it is important for the Base
Station to know the stock held by each
route station.

19. There are tow types of Control :
1. Carrier’s in-house ULD Control .
2. Interline ULD Control.

20. Carrier’s in-house ULD Control
This is achieved by asking the route station
to send following tow messages.

21. ULD Control Message (UCM)
It is a message developed by IATA.
Immediately after the departure of every
flight, this message is dispatched to the ULD
Control office. It shows the details of the
ULDs offloaded from and loaded on to each
flight. Based on this message, the carrier will
update its records.in most of the base
station the updating is done automatically by
the computer that reads the incoming UCM.

22. ULD Control Message (UCM)
It is our requirement to add ULD volume
codes for all ULDs on the CPM (Container
Pallet Message) to indicate the actual
volume available on each ULD.

23. Stock Control Message (SCM)
This is another message dispatched weekly (
at least once a week-Monday or Tuesday). All
station are required to carry out a physical
check of all the ULDs held by them. The
inventory thus prepared forms the text of
this message. The SCM enables the ULD
Control office to verify their records.

24. Interline ULD Control
A carrier may share its ULD with another
carrier or carriers. This is done in adherence
to the ‘IATA Multilateral Agreement’ signed
by them. The control center is at Montreal.
There are many carriers who are members to
this agreement. A receipt is issued at the
time of transfer, which will be signed by both
parties. It is known as the ‘LUC’ form
Example:

25. PMC 1234SD/12 MAR 13/1200/QF/SD/MEL/157-12345678/PER/SER
ULD being Transferred
Date of Transaction
Time of Transaction
Carrier being Transferred to
Transferring Carrier
Point of Transfer
UCR (ULD Control Receipt) number
Final Destination
Status of ULD transferred

26. PMC 1234SD/12 MAR 13/1200/QF/SD/MEL/157-12345678/PER/SER
ULD being Transferred
Date of Transaction
Time of Transaction
Carrier being Transferred to
Transferring Carrier
Point of Transfer
UCR (ULD Control Receipt) number
Final Destination
Status of ULD transferred

27. Transfer of ULD to other Airlines /
Using other Airlines ULDs
•ULDs must not be transferred to carriers
who are not member of “IATA ULD
Multilateral Control Agreement”.
•Do not transfer any receipt must be issued
upon transferring ULD to/from other carrier
or trucking company or freight forwarders /
agent an LUC telex sent to
HDQFMQR/DOHFUQR with all details in
IATA format.

28. Transfer of ULD Shippers and
Consignees
1. Receiving party must have proper handling
facilities for ULDs.
2. ULDs may be released for a maximum of 3 days
against prior request and agent will be liable
for any damage sustained by a ULD while in use
and possession of the shipper and consignee.
3. Shipper or consignee shall be liable for
demurrage of US $10 per day for each unit is
the ULD is held in excess of 3 days.

29. Transfer of ULD Shippers and
Consignees
4. Station releasing ULDs to agents must keep a record
filed.
5. In case of damage to ULD during custody of a
customer, the actual repair cost will be charged and if
the unit is beyond repair, the replacement cost will
apply.
6. Transfer must take place under the agreement with
customer on above points and ensure he returns the
equipment within specified time is good condition.
7. In case of loss which might occur during receiving
party’s custody, full replacement cost will be charged
for missing ULD.

30. ULD Rotation
Station having excess stock of ULD’s must
make arrangements to return it back to KRT
immediately due to HUB facing critical
shortage of ULD’s that adversely impact its
day to day operations. Especially passenger
baggage flow. The station stock level must
not exceed station allocation given by ULD
department HUB.

31. Identifying ULD
All ULDs that are used at airways to load
cargo, baggage, stores and mail across the
network. The codes by which the ULDs are
listed have a meaning in terms of their
identification and applicability. A typical ULD
will have these codes:

32. Identifying ULD
1. A serial number and the airline code
which it belongs. Ex. AKE 0538 SD or PLA
9939 SD .

33. Identifying ULD
2. The 3 Letter airline code is explained in
the subsequent paragraph.
3. The serial numbers are either 4 or 5 digits,
4. The airline code is the same which
precede the flight numbers.

34. ULD Category
The letter in the 1st position stands for the ULD
category. This indicates the of the ULD whether it
is a pallet or container. It also indicates if they are
certified to be used in the aircraft or not.
A K E 0801 SD

36. ULD Base Dimensions
The letter in the 2nd position indicates the base
dimensions of the ULD.
A K E 0801 SD

38. Contour / Aircraft Compatibility
The letter in the position indicates the contour of
container and the compatibility of the ULD with an
aircraft.
A K E 0801 SD

41. ULD Handling Procedures
The bigger the airlines, the bigger their ULD
requirements. Behind the scenes, are many
people working on managing these ULD
inventories. With a high cost factor and a similar
high wear and tear exposure, we as warehouse
staff need to ensure that the ULDs are taken good
care of when in our warehouse. The handling of
ULDs must be carried out with extreme care to
ensure in-flight safety.

42. ULD Storage
• Temperature controlled aircraft containers may
have moving parts such as fans and compressors
and special attention shall be required during all
phases of operations.
• Before placing into storage, all rubbish and/or
ULD accessories not permanently attached to the
ULD shall be removed from the ULD. Document
pouch must be emptied.

43. ULD Storage
• While pallets may be stacked; containers should
not be loaded on top of each other even if
empty.
• All ULDs must be stored protected from weather
influences. It must neither be damaged be heavy
winds nor by streaming water.
• ULDs shall not be placed directly on ground and
shall have at a minimum some from of support
underneath so that they may be lifted without
damage.

44. ULD Storage
• All stored ULDs shall be easily accessible for
inventory and retrieval.
• Wherever the storage area is within an airport
ramp area, it should be located such that the
stored ULDs are not a hazard to aircraft and
other equipment while at the same time the
ULDs should not be exposed to possible damager
by aircraft ground vehicles operations.

45. Preparation ULD Prior to Build-up
• Check the containers for snow, ice, sand or any
other foreign objects, which may accumulate in
or on the container during storage.
• Remove all must show the correct final
destination of the unit, with onward flight
number, date and routing for all transit cargo and
ULD maximum gross weight must never be
exceeded.

46. Preparation ULD Prior to Build-up
• Ensure the interiors are clean and ready for cargo
or baggage.
• Attach outgoing destination labels, including any
handling labels to facilitate ground handling .

47. While Building-up ULDs
• Care must be taken so to not damage the floor of the
ULD or the walls and roof of the container.
• Do not build-up ULD, which stands on the floor. This
ULD would need to be fork-lifted from the floor. This can
seriously damage the ULD.
• Build up ULDs only on dollies or on other roller-
equipped loading platforms.
• When loading/unloading containers, drive forklifts
carefully.
• Observe all aircraft related limits: door dimensions,
maximum weight and volume capacities, loadable
contours.

48. Serviceability of ULD
An aircraft ULD is a device, which interfaces directly with
aircraft loading and restraint systems and meets all
restraint requirements without the use of supplementary
equipment. It is a part of the aircraft.

49. Rules for Container Serviceability
• The container is serviceable under following conditions :
no connecting elements (huckbolts, screws) may be
missing or loose,
• Type label or type marking must be fixed and readable,
• It must be possible to restrain the container correctly in
the aircraft.

50. The container is not serviceable if one
or more of the conditions listed above
is not fulfilled
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51. Container Serviceability
We know already that ULD are made from aluminum
which makes them lightweight and relatively strong. But
they are susceptible to damage if they are bot handled
with care.

52. Pallet Structure
A pallet is one of the various ULDs used in our
aircraft. it a flat, almunium sheet with a locking
track around the perimeter. the net locking studs
are attached to the tie-down trak.

54. Pallet Nets
Aircraft Pallet Net is a webbing or rope net for
restraining load onto an aircraft pallet.

59. Unserviceable ULD Return
Procedure
unserviceable ULDs must be returned to
repairs and the following procedure mst be
followed.

60. Unserviceable ULD Return
Procedure
• ULD must be clearly marked as unserviceable
and withdrawn from use.
• Damaged ULD must be reported
immediately.
• Damaged ULD must be included on the
weekly stock message (SCM).
• ULD shall be teturned as soon as possible .
• The responsible GHA will be penalized with
repair costs.

61. • In case that a damaged
ULD cannot be loaded
onto as aircraft safely,
it must be restrained
on a pallet.

62. Thanks end of chapter 2