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Abuse of ULDs blasted in Bangkok - North Americans worse offenders
BY far the most damage done to air container called ULDs (unit load device) is the result of poor handling, said Glyn Hughes, cargo chief at the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
ULDs should never be put on a forklift or dragged, but always put on roller dollies, Mr Hughes told Asia Cargo News at the recent Air Cargo Handling conference in Bangkok.
North America, rather than emerging markets, were the worst offenders, with their "shovel it in approach" and contributing a larger share to the US$300 million is costs the industry every year.
Said David Ambridge, general manager at Bangkok Flight services: "ULDs are better handled in Africa."
More training is needed, he said. "ULDs need to be more tightly controlled. People handling ULDs off-airport are generally not trained, not qualified and not certified to handle them," said Mr Ambridge.
Said IATA's Mr Hughes: "The supply chain needs to refamiliarise itself that the ULD is an aircraft component - and those touching it need to be adequately trained."
ULDs should never be put on a forklift or dragged, but always put on roller dollies, Mr Hughes told Asia Cargo News at the recent Air Cargo Handling conference in Bangkok.
North America, rather than emerging markets, were the worst offenders, with their "shovel it in approach" and contributing a larger share to the US$300 million is costs the industry every year.
Said David Ambridge, general manager at Bangkok Flight services: "ULDs are better handled in Africa."
More training is needed, he said. "ULDs need to be more tightly controlled. People handling ULDs off-airport are generally not trained, not qualified and not certified to handle them," said Mr Ambridge.
Said IATA's Mr Hughes: "The supply chain needs to refamiliarise itself that the ULD is an aircraft component - and those touching it need to be adequately trained."
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