Container specifications

United Cargo offers shipping containers that are specially designed to help control the costs of packaging and transportation and to improve security. Learn about which containers are compatible with our aircraft and the guidelines for shippers building units for tender to United.

Guidelines for shipper-built units

• CSafe RAP

  Internal capacity: 236 cu. ft. / 6.68 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 10,200 lbs. / 4,626.6 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 125” x 88” x 64” / 317.5 cm x 223.5 cm x 162.6 cm
  Tare weight: 2,675 lbs. / 1,213 kg
  Container prefix: RAP
  Aircraft accepted for: 767, 777, 787
  Temperature range: +39.2 to +77 °F (+4 to 25 °C)
  Maximum main loading space: 97.5” x 82” x 51” / 247.7 cm x 208.3 cm x 129.5 cm
  

• CSafe RKN

  Internal capacity: 70 cu. ft. / 1.98 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 3500 lbs. / 1587.5 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 77.25” x 59.25” x 63.56” / 196.2 cm x 150.4 cm x 161.4 cm
  Tare weight: 1425 lbs. / 646 kg
  Container prefix: RKN, LD-3
  Aircraft accepted for: 767, 777, 787
  Temperature range: +39.2 to +77 °F (+4 to 25 °C)
  Maximum main loading space: 48” x 50.1” x 50.3” / 121.9 cm x 127.3 cm x 127.8 cm
  

• DoKaSch Opticooler RAP

  Internal capacity: 232 cu. ft. / 6.57 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 10,200 lbs. / 4,627 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 125” x 88” x 63.6” / 317.5 cm x 223.5 cm x 161.5 cm
  Tare weight: 2513 lbs. / 1,140 kg
  Container prefix: RAP, LD-9
  Aircraft accepted for: 767, 777, 787
  Temperature range: +35.6 to +86 °F / +2 to +30 °C
  Maximum main loading space: 96.8” x 79.6” x 52” / 246 cm x 202.3 cm x 132 cm
  

• E – IATA rate class 9

  Internal capacity: 17.9 cu. ft. / 0.50 m³
  Maximum gross weight:
  500 pounds / 226.7 kg for E containers routed solely on widebody aircraft (and trucks)
  350 pounds / 158.7 kg for E containers whose routing includes any narrowbody aircraft
  250 pounds / 113.4 kg for E containers of perishable commodities regardless of routing
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 42” x 29” x 25.5” / 107 cm x 74 cm x 65 cm
  Aircraft accepted for: All aircraft types
  Maximum floor bearing weight: 200 lbs. sq. ft./ 0.097648 kgf/cm²
  

• EH – IATA rate class 9

  Internal capacity: 9.0 cu. ft. / .25 m³
  Maximum gross weight:
  350 pounds / 158.7 kg for EH containers regardless of routing
  250 pounds / 113.4 kg for EH containers of perishable commodities regardless of routing
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 36” x 22” x 22” / 91 cm x 56 cm x 56 cm
  Aircraft accepted for: All aircraft types
  Maximum floor bearing weight: 200 lbs. sq. ft. / 0.097648 kgf/cm²
  

• EO – IATA rate class 9

  Internal capacity: 5.25 cu. ft. / .15 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 150 lbs / 68 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 18” x 28” x 18” / 45 cm x 71 cm x 45 cm
  Aircraft accepted for: All aircraft types
  Maximum floor bearing weight: 150 lbs. sq. ft. / 0.073236 kgf/cm²
  

• Envirotainer RAP e2

  Internal capacity: 224.2 cu. ft. / 6.35 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 10,200 lbs. / 6,033 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 125” x 88” x 64” / 317.5 cm x 223.5 cm x 162.5 cm
  Tare weight: 2,425 lbs. / 1,099.9 kg
  Container prefix: RAP e2
  Aircraft accepted for: 767, 777, 787
  Temperature range: -32 to +77 °F (0 to +25 °C)
  Maximum main loading space: 97” x 80.9” x 49.6” / 246.5 cm x 205.5 cm x 126.0 cm
  

• Envirotainer RAP t2 – IATA rate class 5

  Internal capacity: 289.5 cu. ft. / 8.2 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 10,200 lbs. / 4,626.6 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 125” x 88” x 64” / 317.5 cm x 223.5 cm x 162.5 cm
  Tare weight: 992 lbs. / 449.9 kg
  Container prefix: RAP t2
  Aircraft accepted for: 767, 777, 787
  Temperature range: -4 to +68 °F (-20 to +20 °C)
  Maximum main loading space: 99.8” x 81.3” x 55.9” / 253.4 cm x 206.5 cm x 142.5 cm
  

• Envirotainer RKN e1

  Internal capacity: 81.9 cu. ft. / 2.3 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 3,500 lbs. / 1,587.5 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 78.7” x 60.4” x 63.8” / 317.5 cm x 223.5 cm x 162.5 cm
  Tare weight: 1,400 lbs. / 635 kg
  Container prefix: RKN e1 / LD3
  Aircraft accepted for: 767, 777, 787
  Temperature range: +32 to +68 °F (0 to +20 °C)
  Maximum main loading space: 52.7” x 51.9” x 51.7” / 133.9 cm x 131.8 cm x 131.3 cm
  

• Envirotainer RKN t2 – IATA rate class 8

  Internal capacity: 103.4 cu. ft. / 2.93 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 3,500 lbs. / 1,588 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 78.7” x 60.4” x 63.8” / 153 cm x 200 cm x 162 cm
  Tare weight: 584 lbs. / 264.8 kg
  Container prefix: RKN t2 / LD3
  Aircraft accepted for: 767, 777, 787
  Temperature range: -4 to +68 °F (-20 to +20 °C)
  Maximum main loading space: 55” x 53” x 53” / 139 cm x 134 cm x 134 cm
  

• LD-2 – IATA rate class 8D

  Internal capacity: 120 cu. ft. / 3.40 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 2,700 lbs. / 1,225 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 47” x 60.4” x 64” / 119.4 cm x 153.4 cm x 162.6 cm
  Tare weight: 175 lbs. / 80 kg
  Container prefix: DPE
  Aircraft accepted for: 777, 767, 787
  

• LD-3 – IATA rate class 8

  Internal capacity: 150 cu. ft. / 4.24 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 3,500 lbs. / 1,587 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 61.5” x 60.4” x 64” / 156.2 cm x 153.4 cm x 162.6 cm
  Tare weight: 257 lbs. / 117 kg
  Container prefix: AKE, AKN, AVE
  Aircraft accepted for: 767, 777, 787
  

• LD-4 container – IATA rate class 7A

  Internal capacity: 202 cu. ft. / 5.7 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 5,400 lbs. / 2,450 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 96” x 60” x 64” / 243.8 cm x 153.4 cm x 162.6 cm
  Tare weight: 275 lbs. / 125 kg
  Container prefix: DQP, PQP
  Aircraft accepted for: 767, 777, 787
  

• LD-4 pallet – IATA rate class 7A

  External displacement: 202 cu. ft. / 5.7 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 5,400 lbs. / 2,450 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 96” x 60.4” x 64” / 244 cm x 153.4 cm x 163 cm
  Tare weight: 134 lbs. / 61 kg
  Container prefix: FQA, FQF, PQP
  Aircraft accepted for: 767-300
  

• LD-7 pallet – IATA rate class 5

  External displacement: 364 cu. ft. / 9.79 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 10,200 lbs. / 4,627 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 125” x 88” x 64” / 317.5 cm x 223.5 cm x 162.6 cm
  Tare weight: 214 lbs. / 98 kg
  Container prefix: P1D, P1G, P1P, PAD, PAG, PAJ
  Aircraft accepted for: 767, 777, 787
  

• LD-8 – IATA rate class 6B

  Internal capacity: 235 cu. ft. / 6.65 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 5,400 lbs. / 2,450 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 96” x 60.4” x 64” / 243.8 cm x 153.4 cm x 162.6 cm
  Tare weight: 295 lbs / 133 kg
  Container prefix: DQF
  Aircraft accepted for: 767, 777, 787
  

• LD-11 container – IATA rate class 6B

  Internal capacity: 245 cu. ft / 6.94 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 7,000 lbs. / 3,175 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 125” x 60.4” x 64” / 317.5 cm x 153.4 cm x 162.6 cm
  Tare weight: 376 lbs. / 171 kg
  Container prefix: AWB, ALP
  Aircraft accepted for: 767, 777, 787
  

• LD-11 pallet – IATA rate class 6

  External displacement: 245 cu. ft / 6.94 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 7,000 lbs. / 3,175 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 125” x 60” x 64” / 317.5 cm x 153.4 cm x 162.6 cm
  Tare weight: 213 lbs. / 96 kg
  Container prefix: P9A, PLB, PLA, PQF
  Aircraft accepted for: 767, 777, 787
  

• Type N pallet – IATA rate class 6B

  External displacement: 218 cu. ft. / 6.17 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 5,400 lbs. / 2,449 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 61.5” x 96” x 64” / 156.2 cm x 243.8 cm x 162.6 cm
  Tare weight: 180 lbs. / 82 kg
  Container prefix: FNA, PNA
  Aircraft accepted for: 767, 777, 787
  

• P6 – IATA rate class 2BG

  External displacement: 399 cu. ft. / 11.39 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 11,100 lbs. / 5,035 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 125” x 96” x 63” / 317.5 cm x 243.8 cm x 162.6 cm
  Tare weight: 229 lbs. / 104 kg
  Container prefix: PMC
  Aircraft accepted for: 767, 777, 787
  

• SkyCell 1500

  Internal capacity: 54.4 cu. ft. / 1.54 m³
  Internal dimensions (L x W x H): 48.5” x 41” x 48” / 123.5 cm x 104 cm x 122 cm
  Maximum gross weight: 3,300 lbs. / 597 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 48.5” x 41” x 48” / 153 cm x 132 cm x 160 cm
  Tare weight: 1,096 lbs. / 497 kg
  Door opening (l x h): 41" x 48" / 104 cm x 122 cm
  Temperature range: +35.6 °F - +46.4 °F (+2 °C - +8 °C) or +59 °F - +77 °F (+15 °C - +25 °C)
  Aircraft accepted for: 767-300, 767-400, 777, 787
  

• SkyCell 2500

  Internal capacity: 167 cu. ft. / 4.73 m³
  Internal dimensions (L x W x H): 65” x 48.8” x 48” / 165 cm x 124 cm x 122 cm
  Maximum gross weight: 4,078 lbs. / 1850 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 76.5” x 60” x 63” / 194.3 cm x 152.2 cm x 160 cm
  Tare weight: 1,433 lbs. / 650 kg
  Door opening (l x h): 48.8" x 48" / 124 cm x 122 cm
  Temperature range: +35.6 °F - +46.4 °F (+2 °C - +8 °C) or +59 °F - +77 °F (+15 °C - +25 °C)
  Aircraft accepted for: 767-300, 767-400, 777, 787
  

• Sonoco PharmaPort360

  Internal capacity: 224.2 cu. ft. / 6.38 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 2,302 lbs. / 1,044 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 80” x 52.2” x 58.5” / 203 cm x 133 cm x 149 cm
  Tare weight: 1,200 lbs. / 544 kg
  Aircraft accepted for: 767, 777, 787
  Temperature range: Fixed at 41 °F (5 °C)
  Maximum main loading space: 50.5” x 44” x 46” / 128 cm x 111 cm x 116 cm
  

• Va-Q-tainer EUROx

  Internal capacity: 86.9 cu. ft. / 2.46 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 3,616 lbs for positive temperature settings / 1,640 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 55.9” x 42.9” x 62.2” / 142 cm x 109 cm x 158 cm
  Tare weight: 970 lbs for positive temperature settings / 440 kg
  Aircraft accepted for: 767-300, 767-400, 777, 787
  Temperature range: -40 °F to +77 °F (-40°C to 25 °C)
  Maximum main loading space: 47.2” x 33.5” x 46.1” / 120 cm x 85 cm x 117 cm
  

• Va-Q-tainer TWINx

  Internal capacity: 114 cu. ft. / 3.22 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 4,409 lbs for positive temperature settings / 2,000 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 93.7” x 58.7” x 62.2” / 238 cm x 149 cm x 158 cm
  Tare weight: 1,764 lbs for positive temperature settings / 800 kg
  Aircraft accepted for: 767-300, 767-400, 777, 787
  Temperature range: -94 °F to +77 °F (-70°C to 25 °C)
  Maximum main loading space: 83.1” x 49.2” x 48” / 211 cm x 125 cm x 122 cm
  

• Va-Q-tainer USx

  Internal capacity: 62.15 cu. ft. / 1.76 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 3,920 lbs for positive temperature settings / 1,778 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 56” x 58.7” x 62.2” / 143 cm x 149 cm x 158 cm
  Tare weight: 1,274 lbs for positive temperature settings / 578 kg
  Aircraft accepted for: 767-300, 767-400, 777, 787
  Temperature range: -94 °F to +77 °F (-70°C to 25 °C)
  Maximum main loading space: 47.2” x 49.2” x 46” / 120 cm x 125 cm x 117 cm
  

• Va-Q-tainer XLx

  Internal capacity: 89.4 cu. ft. / 2.53 m³
  Maximum gross weight: 3,695 lbs. to 4,100 lbs depending on temperature setting / 1,676 kg to 1,860 kg
  Maximum external dimensions (L x W x H): 74.7” x 58.7” x 62.2" / 189 cm x 149 cm x 158 cm
  Tare weight: 1,049 lbs. / 1,455 lbs depending on temperature setting / 476 kg to 660 kg
  Aircraft accepted for: 767-300, 767-400, 777, 787
  Temperature range: -94 °F to +77 °F (-70°C to 25 °C)
  Maximum main loading space: 64.6” x 49.2” x 48” / 164 cm x 125 cm x 122 cm