Weight Ratios Play an Important Part in Airfreight Planning.

The chargeable weight is the greater of the actual weight versus the volumetric weight (1 m3 = 167kgs). Airfreight containers come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and are tailored to the aircraft they are travelling on. Large pieces of airfreight are accepted by airlines on a case by case basis – Redfort can help negotiate with the airline on your behalf.

Airfreight containers come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and are tailored to the aircraft that the freight is travelling on. Weight ratios play an important part of Airfreight planning.

See below as a guide to the most commonly used Aircraft and check your Aircraft Cargo Specifications
Bulk Cargo Door Dimensions (BCDD) = Width x Height

747 (400 Series)

Total Cargo Capacity 53,091kg
Total Cargo Volume 159m3
BCDD = 111cm x 119m

777 (200 Series)

Total Cargo Capacity 54,685kg
Total Cargo Volume 160 m3
BCBB = 90cm x 114cm (L)
BCBB = 90cm x 122cm (R)

767 (100 Series)

Total Cargo Capacity 33,062kg
Total Cargo Volume 114m3
BCBB = 91cm x 119cm

737 (300 Series)

Total Cargo Capacity 5,750kg
Total Cargo Volume 30 m3
BCBB = 114cm x 86cm

A320

Total Cargo Capacity 9,125kg
Total Cargo Volume 36 m3
BCBB = 149cm x 119cm