Objectives
- Development of specifications and other technical standards relating to the construction and maintenance of ULD
- Development of standards and procedures relating to all aspects of ULD operations
- Development of procedures and requirements for new ULD Contour Code application and allocation
- Development of standards for the application of automatic identification technology to ULDs in conjunction with other Cargo Services Conference (CSC) subgroups
- Maintenance of the liaison with other CSC boards, external organizations such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE), and Airports Council International (ACI), as well as relevant government authorities, to ensure alignment and harmonization of international standards and regulatory requirements
- Development and promotion of the IATA ULD Regulations (ULDR)
- Development of requirements for documentation/ messaging for ULD operations
- Development of standard training requirements to facilitate safety compliance
- Development and promotion of standards and procedures for ULD logistics management and control
- Coordination of industry-wide liaison with manufacturers of ULD and accessories, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), Cargo Loading Systems (CLS), cargo terminal and warehouse facilities, etc. in order to ensure safe, compliant and efficient ULD operations
Composition and Frequency of Meetings
Sub-groups
ULD Operational Advisory Group (ULDOAG)
Industry Affiliations
- Relevant civil aviation authorities such as CAAC (Civil Aviation Administration of China), EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency), FAA (Federal Aviation Administration).
- SAE AGE 2 members when ULDB is held in conjunction
- ISO TC 20/ SC9 members when ULDB is held in conjunction
- IATA Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) members (ULD Area)
- IATA Ground Handling Council (IGHC) members
- FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations) members