LD11 Container

An LD11 Container is a closed Unit Load Device (ULD) made of aluminum or a combination of aluminum frame and Lexan walls, designed for air cargo transport. It is a full width below deck container with canvas door, also available as a refrigerated version with solid door. An LD11 occupies the space of two LD3 containers and fits 787s, 777s, 747s, MD-11s, Il-86s, Il-96s, L-1011s and all Airbus wide-bodies. The LD11 has a maximum gross weight limit of 6,804 kg (AMP code), though some configurations are limited to 3,176 kg (7,002 lb) maximum gross weight.

A Lufthansa Cargo LD11 container carrying AWB number 020-85749322 loaded with automotive parts from Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX), utilizing the container's 7.4 cubic meter capacity. A United Cargo shipment uses an LD11 refrigerated container with AWB prefix 016 to transport temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals from Chicago (ORD) to Tokyo Narita (NRT), taking advantage of the container's solid door configuration.

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What are the internal dimensions of an LD11 Container?

The inner size of an LD-11 / ALP is 3040mm x 1450mm x 1550mm (LxWxH) which gives a total loading volume of 7 m3. The door opening measures 120 x 61-in (305 x 155-cm). Volume is 7.4 m3 (262 ft3) with door opening 3.05 x 1.55 m (120 x 61 in).

What IATA codes are used for LD11 Container types?

IATA rate class Type 6 IATA code ALP rectangular container Also known as ALD, AW2, AWB, AWD, AWZ, DLP, DWB, MWB. LD11 (AMP) = 6,804 kg maximum gross weight configuration, while Refrigerated versions: RWB, RWD, RWZ are available for temperature-controlled cargo.