Specifications & types of Unit Load Devices (ULDs)

On this page you will find the most popular air freight containers and pallets, otherwise known as Unit Load Devices (ULDs). Using standardised ULDs makes it possible to pack in large quantities of goods. It also saves time and labour costs during loading.

ULD pallets and ULD containers are made from sheet aluminium and profiles/profile frames. Their standardised construction means that, for example, aircraft cargo nets snap straight into place and heavy pieces of cargo can be secured without any problems.

The different containers and pallets each have their own IATA code which uniquely identifies them. Air freight pallets and containers are designed to be suitable for different types of aircraft and this must be taken into consideration when choosing ULDs. For this reason, the compatible types of aircraft are also given on the list.

LD3 container AKE/AVE

Type	LD3 container
Code	AKE / AVE
Base dim. outside	1,5 x 1,5 m
Height outside	1,6 m
Useable volume	3 m³
Dimensions inside	1,4 x 1,4 x 1,5 m
Acceptable for	A300, A310, A330, A340, B747-200F, B747-400, B767-400, B767(DE), MD11F

Standard pallet

Type	standard pallet
Code	PAG, PAJ
Dimensions	3,1 x 2,2 m
Useable loading area	3 x 2,1 m
Acceptable for	A300, A310, A330, A340, B747-200F, B747-400, MD11F

10ft pallet

Type	10ft pallet
Code	PQP, PMC
Dimensions	3,1 x 2,4 m
Useable loading area	3 x 2,3 m
Acceptable for	A300, A310, A330, A340, B747-200F, B747-400, MD11F

20ft pallet

Type	20ft pallet
Code	PGE
Dimensions	6 x 2,4 m
Useable loading area	5,9 x 2,3 m
Acceptable for	B747-200F, MD11F

*Please note: These payloads are for the equipment only. Road limitations vary from country to country, so you must check with your local Röhlig office how much you maximum shoud load in a container. Please note that Röhlig cannot be held responsible for any of the content pertaining to above.