8. Report transfers and stocks of ULD as required by the owner airline

I’m a ULD…

I need to keep my owner informed of my location.

3 “HOT” OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Any transfer of ULD between parties is to be recorded on paper or electronic format.
2. Airline owners of ULD should be informed of ULD stocks as requested.
3. Transfer of ULD without the prior approval of the owner is not permitted

EXPANDED CODE

The owners of ULD assets need to know the location of their ULD. This requires accurate and real time reporting of all transfers and stock holdings of ULD outside the airline’s facility.

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

Every days ULD managers around the world must ensure that every one of their airlines’ flights have sufficient ULD to operate. In order to manage this complicated 24/7 process these managers must receive accurate and timely information on the wherabouts of their ULD assets. Futhermore when a ULD is transferred bewteen parties there must be a documented proof of the transfer of liability.

WHAT CAN POSSIBLY GO WRONG?

Shortages of ULD which impacts flight operations and lost ULD

ACCEPTABLE MEANS OF COMPLIANCE

Establish proceedures whereby ULD transfers are correctly documented and advised to the owner airline. Provide reports of ULD stocks as required by airline.