Container Specifications: Air Freight
DETERMINE YOUR CHARGEABLE AIR FREIGHT WEIGHT
For air freight shipments, freight charges are based on a Chargeable Weight. This is determined by comparing:
- Actual Weight of the cargo, and
- Volumetric Weight of the cargo
The official weight volume ratio for Airfreight consignments is 1 cbm and is allowed to weigh up to 167kgs before a volumetric weight will be charged.
Our calculator will show you if you pay per actual weight or for the volume weight. The official airfreight conversion standards are:
- 1 cubic metre (CBM) = 167 kilograms
- 6,000 cubic centimetres per kilogram
- 366 cubic inches per kilogram
- 166 cubic inches per pound (lb)
VOLUMETRIC CALCULATION
Volumetric calculation 1 pallet:
140 x 100 x 90 cm
Actual Volume:
1.4 x 1.0 x 0.9 = 1.26 CBM
Calculating Volumetric Weight:
1.26 CBM x 167 = 210.42

This will become the volumetric weight of the shipment in Kilograms (210.42kg).
AKE CONTAINER
| TYPE | CONTAINER |
| ATA CODE | LD3 |
| INTERNAL VOLUME | 152 CFT / 4.3 CBM |
| TARE WEIGHT | 100 KG |
| WEIGHT LIMITATION INC. ULD TARE WEIGHT | 1,588 KG |
| LOADABLE AIRCRAFT TYPE | 777, 787, 747F, 767F, A380, A330, A350 |
PAG PALLET
| TYPE | P1 P, PAG PALLET |
| SIZE | BASE - 223 X 317 CM ,HEIGHT - PASSENGER FLIGHT 162CM ,06 CONTOUR 244 CM, 07 CONTOUR 300 CM |
| TARE WEIGHT | 105 KG |
| WEIGHT LIMITATION INC. ULD TARE WEIGHT | 4,626 KG (LD) ,6,033 KG (MD) |
| LOADABLE AIRCRAFT TYPE | 747, 747F, 777, AIRBUS |
PMC Q7 (FREIGHTER ONLY) Contoured for B747F
| VOLUME | 21.3 CUBIC METRES |
| STANDARD TARE WEIGHT | 110 KG |
| MAX GROSS WEIGHT | 6,804 KG (SUBJECT TO AIRCRAFT BAY/POSITION MAXIMUM) |
PMC Pallet Contoured for lower deck
| VOLUME | 10.9 CUBIC METRES |
| STANDARD TARE WEIGHT | 110 KG (INCLUDING NET) |
| MAX GROSS WEIGHT | 6,804 KG (RESTRICTED TO PERMITTED WEIGHT PER BAY/POSITION ON AIRCRAFT) |
LD6 (ALF SERIES) Full width lower deck container
| VOLUME | 8. 7 CUBIC METRES |
| STANDARD TARE WEIGHT | 160 KG |
| MAX GROSS WEIGHT | 3,174 KG |
PGA (FREIGHTER ONLY) 20 ft. pallet loadable on B747F
| VOLUME | 38.0 CUBIC METRES |
| STANDARD TARE WEIGHT | 533 KG |
| MAX GROSS WEIGHT | 13,608 KG |
BOEING 747-400 FREIGHTER
| ULD CONFIGURATION | 30M1/9LD7/2LD3/2PEB |
| EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR THE FREIGHT | 30M1/9LD7/2LD3/2PEB |
| VOLUME AVAILABLE FOR FREIGHT | 753. 7 M3 |
| MAXIMUM WEIGHT | 110,000 KG |
MAIN DECK
BOEING 789-DREAMLINER + AIRBUS A380
| DECK | ULD CAPACITY | VOLUME | ULD SIZE |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAIN | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| LOWER | 4 PALLETS | 40 M3 | 317 X 223 X 162 CM |
| LD3 | 2 CONTAINERS | 8 M3 | |
| BULK | 2,200 KG (INC.) | 14 M3 |
The Boeing 747-400 PASSENGER is capable of carrying between 10-15 Tonnes in addition to a full passenger load.
BOEING 777-300 ER
| STANDARD ULD CONFIGURATION | COMBINATION OF 8 LD 36 OR PM & 20 AKE |
| FORWARD HOLD | COMBINATION OF 8 LD 36 OR PM |
| AFT HOLD | 20 AKE |
| BULK HOLD | CARGO VOLUME 15 CUBIC METRES |
| DOOR SIZES | FORWARD HOLD: 269 X 170 CM AFT HOLD: 269 X 170 CM BULK HOLD: 91 X 114 CM |
| CARGO TONNAGE | (HD) APPROX: 16,700 KG, (LD) 23,000 KG |
| CARGO VOLUME | (HD) 125 CUBIC METRES, (LD) 132 CUBIC METRES |
| MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT | 157 CM |
UDL COMBINATIONS ARE PERMITTED
The Boeing 777-300 ER is capable of carrying approximately 23,000 kg of cargo in addition to a full passenger load.
BOEING A330-200
| STANDARD ULD CONFIGURATION | COMBINATION OF 4 LD 36 OR PM & 14AKE |
| FORWARD HOLD | COMBINATION OF 2 LD 36 OR PM & 8 AKE |
| AFT HOLD | COMBINATION OF 2 LO 36 OR PM & 6 AKE |
| BULK HOLD | CARGO VOLUME 14 CUBIC METRES |
UDL COMBINATIONS ARE PERMITTED
| DOOR SIZES | FORWARD HOLD: 1 & 2; 269 X 170 CM AFT HOLD: 3 & 4; 273 X 168 CM BULK HOLD: 5; 94 X 63 CM |
| CARGO TONNAGE | (HD) APPROX: 13,600 KG, (LD) 17,000 KG |
| CARGO VOLUME | (HD) 70 CUBIC METRES, (LD) 76 CUBIC METRES |
| MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT | 157 CM |
The Airbus A330-200 is capable of carrying approximately 17,000 kg of cargo in addition to a full passenger load
BE SURE TO CHECK
AIR IMPORT/EXPORT DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Packing Declaration
- Manufacturer Declaration
- Certificate of Origin (if applicable)
- Express Master Bill/ AWB/HBL
- Any additional documents required based on commodity will be requested/provided
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