Fuel is only part of the cost of carrying and managing ULDs. Empty-container storage, imbalanced routes and return transport also affect operating costs.
AVULD’s Operating Cost Savings Calculator helps airline and air cargo professionals estimate the potential benefits of replacing conventional rigid containers with lightweight, collapsible ULDs:
✈️ Lower tare weight can reduce fuel consumption.
📦 A 7:1 folding scenario reduces space needed for empty-container storage and return transport.
🚢 Optional ocean-return scenarios let operators compare alternatives for surplus empty containers.
❄️ Additional scenarios compare temperature-controlled container costs.
🌱 Carbon-cost scenarios estimate the potential financial benefit of reduced emissions.
Enter multiple aircraft models, fleet quantities, daily utilization and your operating assumptions to compare estimated monthly and annual savings. Download a PDF report for your team’s review.
Results are planning estimates based on the inputs and assumptions selected.
Airline operations, cargo, ULD management and sustainability teams: explore the calculator at https://avuld.com and share your feedback.
