ULD Type

ULD Type

ULD Type (Unit Load Device Type) is a master that defines air cargo unit types such as pallets, containers, and igloos. Examples include AKE, AKN, PMC, P1P.

Each ULD type has dimensions, weight capacity, and volume capacity. It is used when adding packages to Air Booking and Air Shipment.

To access ULD Type, go to:

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1. How to Create a ULD Type

1. Go to the ULD Type list, click New.
2. Enter ULD Type (e.g., "AKE", "PMC").
3. Enter Length, Width, Height (in cm).
4. Enter Max Gross Weight and Tare Weight.
5. Save the document.

Complete field reference

All fields from DocType ULD Type and nested child tables, in form order (including layout breaks). Columns: Label with technical field name in backticks, Type, and Description (from the DocType definition and standard freight/ERP semantics).

Label (Field name)	Type	Description
Code (code)	Data	Purpose: Short stable code for lists, integrations, and EDI (often uppercase). What to enter: Unique code within this master; match what customs, carriers, or APIs expect.
Description (description)	Small Text	Purpose: Short note or identifier where a full Text field is not needed. What to enter: One line of text; keep it brief for list views.
Is Active (is_active)	Check	Purpose: Boolean flag that drives validation, billing, DG handling, or UI (depending on the field label). What to enter: Tick Yes / enabled, untick No / disabled.
column_break_dwsh	Column Break	Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only.
Aircraft Compatibility (aircraft_compatibility)	Tab Break	Purpose: Organises the form into tabs so related fields are easier to scan and edit. What to enter: No data — click the tab to show or hide its fields.
Compatible Aircraft (aircraft_compatibility_details)	Table	Purpose: Stores repeating ULD Type Aircraft Compatibility lines (child records) such as packages, charges, legs, or documents. What to enter: Use Add row, fill each line, and remove rows you do not need. Save the parent to persist child rows.
Dimensions (dimensions_tab)	Tab Break	Purpose: Organises the form into tabs so related fields are easier to scan and edit. What to enter: No data — click the tab to show or hide its fields.
Measurements (section_break_kgxc)	Section Break	Purpose: Visual grouping and optional heading for the fields that follow (improves long freight forms). What to enter: No data — informational layout only.
Length (length)	Float	Purpose: Decimal quantity or measurement (weight, volume, count with decimals). What to enter: Enter a number using site decimal precision.
Length UOM (length_uom)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to UOM so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing UOM. Create the master first if it does not exist.
column_break_dkdj	Column Break	Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only.
Width (width)	Float	Purpose: Decimal quantity or measurement (weight, volume, count with decimals). What to enter: Enter a number using site decimal precision.
Width UOM (width_uom)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to UOM so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing UOM. Create the master first if it does not exist.
column_break_xtfd	Column Break	Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only.
Height (height)	Float	Purpose: Decimal quantity or measurement (weight, volume, count with decimals). What to enter: Enter a number using site decimal precision.
Height UOM (height_uom)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to UOM so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing UOM. Create the master first if it does not exist.
section_break_tbsl	Section Break	Purpose: Visual grouping and optional heading for the fields that follow (improves long freight forms). What to enter: No data — informational layout only.
Tare Weight (tare_weight)	Float	Purpose: Mass for rating, load planning, and DG limits. What to enter: Numeric weight; unit is implied by the label (often kg) — match company standard.
Tare Weight UOM (tare_weight_uom)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to UOM so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing UOM. Create the master first if it does not exist.
column_break_fubv	Column Break	Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only.
Minimum Chargeable Weight (minimum_chargeable_weight)	Float	Purpose: Mass for rating, load planning, and DG limits. What to enter: Numeric weight; unit is implied by the label (often kg) — match company standard.
Minimum Chargeable Weight UOM (minimum_chargeable_weight_uom)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to UOM so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing UOM. Create the master first if it does not exist.
column_break_llco	Column Break	Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only.

Child table: ULD Type Aircraft Compatibility (field aircraft_compatibility_details on parent)

Label (Field name)	Type	Description
Aircraft Type (aircraft_type)	Data	Purpose: Short free-text for codes, references, or labels that are not master-linked. What to enter: Type the value as it should appear on print/PDF (no line breaks).
column_break_uldac	Column Break	Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only.
Remarks (remarks)	Small Text	Purpose: Short note or identifier where a full Text field is not needed. What to enter: One line of text; keep it brief for list views.

2. Related Topics

• Air Booking
• Air Shipment
• Air Consolidation
• Air Freight Settings