The Ten Rules for ULDs are primarily intended to help reduce preventable damage to airfreight containers and pallets through raising awareness. Proper handling of loading equipment could save the industry millions in annual repair costs.
These Ten Rules list recommendations for correct handling, including information on proper loading, adequate transport and the exclusive use of intact containers. As a result, ULDs are becoming perceived as important components of the airfreight transport system, which are largely responsible for load securing and, thus, for ensuring flight safety.
"The ULD Care Code of Conduct is an important step towards raising awareness of this topic within the industry. We fully support these efforts and are pursuing further approaches to reduce avoidable damage, for example through our JettCare programme," explains Frank Mühlenkamp, Director Global Operations at Jettainer and board member of ULD Care.
Through its JettCare programme, Jettainer has so far been able to train several thousand ground handling employees worldwide in a specially designed ULD-X-Perts training course. In doing so, the focus is laid on correct storage as well as the proper handling of the units.