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Unit load device

Term · Logistics and supply chain · MLC-T-LOG-000232

A pallet or container used to load freight, mail, and baggage onto wide-body aircraft and some narrow-body aircraft. These devices allow pre-loaded cargo to be moved as a single unit, fitting securely into an aircraft's cargo hold. Each unit load device has a unique serial number for tracking and must conform to specifications set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LOG-000232
FieldLogistics and supply chain
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-LOG-000232",
  "term": "Unit load device",
  "field": "Logistics and supply chain",
  "definition": "A pallet or container used to load freight, mail, and baggage onto wide-body aircraft and some narrow-body aircraft. These devices allow pre-loaded cargo to be moved as a single unit, fitting securely into an aircraft's cargo hold. Each unit load device has a unique serial number for tracking and must conform to specifications set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/unit-load-device/"
}

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