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ULD SPECIFICATIONS

Air Container (ULD) Types & Specifications

Comprehensive guide to Unit Load Device (ULD) container types, dimensions, and capacity specifications for air freight

Sea Sky provides comprehensive air freight solutions with a complete range of IATA-compliant ULD (Unit Load Device) containers. Our expertise covers all major container types suitable for various aircraft, ensuring optimal cargo handling and transportation efficiency.

M-1 AMA Rectangular Container

M-1 AMA Rectangular Container on P6P Base

  • IATA ULD Code: AMA rectangular container on P6P base
  • Prefixes: AMF, AMG, AMK, AMP, AQA, AQD, and AQ6
  • Rate Class: Type 2
  • Description: Main-deck container. Door is canvas with built-in net door straps.
  • Suitable for: 747F, 747 Combi, 777F center loading only
  • Max Gross Weight: 6,804 kg (15,000 lb)
  • Tare Weight: 350 kg (772 lb)
  • AS1825 Volume: 17.6 m³ (623 ft³)

M1H - AMD Contoured

  • IATA ULD Code: AMD contoured
  • Prefixes: AQD, AMD
  • Rate Class: Type 2H
  • Description: Main-deck upper contoured container. Door is canvas with built-in net door straps.
  • Suitable for: 747F, 747 Combi, 777F center loading only
  • Max Gross Weight: 6,800 kg (14,491 lb)
  • AS1825 Volume: 21.2 m³ (750 ft³)
M1H AMD Contoured
PMC/P6P Flat Pallet

PMC/P6P 10-ft Flat Pallet with Net

  • IATA ULD Code: P6P 10-ft flat pallet with net
  • Rate Class: Type 2BG
  • Description: Universal general-purpose flat pallet for lower holds and main decks.
  • Suitable for: 747, 767, 777, 787, DC-10, MD-11
  • Tare Weight: 120 kg (265 lb)
  • AS1825 Volume: H 162.6 cm: 11.5 m³ (407 ft³) | H 243.8 cm: 17.0 m³ (600 ft³) | H 299.7 cm: 21.2 m³ (750 ft³)

LD-7 P1P Flat Pallet with Net

  • IATA ULD Code: P1P flat pallet with net
  • Prefixes: PAA, PAG, PAJ, PAP, PAX, P1A, P1C, P1D, and P1G
  • Rate Class: Type 5
  • Description: Universal general-purpose flat pallet for lower holds and main decks.
  • Suitable for: Widebody: All aircraft lower holds and main decks | Standard-body: 707F, 727F, 737F, 757F, DC8F, DC9F main decks
  • Max Gross Weight: 4,626 kg (10,198 lb)
  • Tare Weight: 105 kg (231 lb)
  • AS1825 Volume: 10.5 m³ (370 ft³) | Boeing: 10.7 m³ (379 ft³)
LD-7 P1P Pallet
LD-9 AAP Enclosed Pallet

LD-9 AAP Enclosed Pallet on P1P Base

  • IATA ULD Code: AAP enclosed pallet on P1P base
  • Rate Class: Type 5
  • Description: General-purpose enclosed container fitted to P1P base. Door is canvas with built-in net door straps, or solid.
  • Suitable for: 747, 767, 777, 787, DC-10, MD-11 lower hold
  • Door Opening: 118 x 58 in (300 x 147 cm)
  • Max Gross Weight: Lower hold: 4,624 kg (10,194 lb) | Main deck: 6,000 kg (13,227 lb)
  • Tare Weight: Canvas door: 215 kg (473 lb) | Solid door: 270 kg (595 lb)
  • AS1825 Volume: 10.8 m³ (381 ft³) | Boeing: 10.8 m³ (381 ft³)

LD-29 AAU Contoured Container on P1P Base

  • IATA ULD Code: AAU contoured container on P1P base
  • Rate Class: Type 5
  • Description: Full-width lower hold container angled at both ends. Door is canvas with built-in net door straps.
  • Suitable for: 747 lower hold
  • Door Opening: 118 x 60 in (300 x 152 cm)
  • Max Gross Weight: 6,033 kg (13,300 lb)
  • Tare Weight: 265 kg (584 lb)
  • AS1825 Volume: 14.4 m³ (510 ft³)
LD-29 AAU Contoured
LD-8 DQF

LD-8 DQF

  • IATA ULD Code: DQF
  • Prefixes: ALE, ALN, DLE, DLF, DQP, and MQP
  • Rate Class: Type 6A
  • Description: Full-width lower hold container angled at both ends. Door is canvas with built-in door straps.
  • Suitable for: 767, 787 lower hold
  • Door Opening: 92 x 62 in (234 x 157 cm)
  • Max Gross Weight: 2,450 kg (5,401 lb)
  • Tare Weight: 127 kg (280 lb)
  • AS1825 Volume: 7.1 m³ (252 ft³) | Boeing: 6.9 m³ (245 ft³)

LD-3 AKE Contoured Container

  • IATA ULD Code: AKE contoured container
  • Prefixes: AKE, AVA, AVB, AVC, AVK, DVA, DVE, DVP, XKS, XKG, and forkable AKN, AVN, DKN, DVN, and XKN
  • Rate Class: Type 8
  • Description: Half-width lower deck container with one angled side. Door is either canvas or solid.
  • Door Opening: 58 x 61 in (147 x 155 cm)
  • Max Gross Weight: 1,588 kg (3,500 lb)
  • Tare Weight: 82 kg (181 lb)
  • AS1825 Volume: 4.5 m³ (159 ft³)
LD-3 AKE Contoured
LD-1 AKC Contoured

LD-1 AKC Contoured Container

  • IATA ULD Code: AKC contoured container
  • Prefixes: AVC, AVD, AVK, AVJ, and forkable AVY
  • Rate Class: Type 8
  • Description: Half-width lower hold container with one angled side. Door is either canvas or solid.
  • Loadability: 747, 767, 777, 787, MD-11 lower hold
  • Door Opening: 147 x 155 cm (58 x 61 in)
  • Max Gross Weight: 1,588 kg (3,501 lb)
  • Tare Weight: 70 to 170 kg (155 to 375 lb)
  • AS1825 Volume: 5.0 m³ (175 ft³)

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