ULD · Container
AKE (LD3) — LD3 Container
The most common ULD in the lower deck of passenger aircraft and freighters. Ideal for loose palletizable cargo, boxes and consolidated perishables moving on commercial flights (belly cargo).
Spec sheet
Type
Container
Base (L × W)
145×153 cm
Usable height
160 cm
Usable volume
4.3 m³
Practical load (Chile)
800–1100 kg
Max. payload (theoretical)
1500 kg
Max gross weight
1588 kg
Typical aircraft: B767, B777, B787, A330, A350. Deck: Lower deck — widebody. Reference values (they vary by airline and configuration).
Practical load vs. theoretical maximum. Typical real-world load for perishables out of Chile. Volume usually fills up before weight does, given the low density of fruit. Indicative only: confirm with your airline or freight forwarder.
Typical use
The most common ULD in the lower deck of passenger aircraft and freighters. Ideal for loose palletizable cargo, boxes and consolidated perishables moving on commercial flights (belly cargo).
With Chilean perishables
In Chilean exports it is used for fruit and salmon boxes consolidated in the belly of passenger flights, especially outside peak season when no dedicated freighter is available.
Advantages
- The most widely available standard: fits almost any widebody
- Easy to consolidate and handle at the terminal
- Good equipment availability at SCL
Limitations
- Limited volume and height
- The contour cuts usable space at one corner
- Low weight capacity compared to a pallet
Run the numbers for this ULD. Open the calculator with the AKE (LD3) preselected and enter your box dimensions.