Palletization

Level

Initial training, Skills maintenance

Target audience / relevant staff

Any person who is responsible for palletizing cargo for transport by air.

Objectives

Know how to safely pack goods intended for transport by air, in compliance with international regulations.

Contents

Theoretical

• Knowledge of risks, damages and costs.
• Aircraft types and hold configurations.
• Palletizing and stowage equipment.
• ULD (Unit Load Devices) / Know how to choose them according to the charts.
• Pre-checking of the freight.
• General rules of palletization.
• Limits of the center of gravity and distribution of the load.
• Segregation rules.
• Palletizing rules for BIG loads.
• Pallet protection.