Abstract
This study is devoted to ULD (Unit Load Device) rental among airlines and air cargo terminals at airports through data exchange. When airlines want to rent their partner airline's ULD, they use it after receiving data through its ULD inventory management system. This paper proposes a de-centralized ULD rental solution by combining blockchain technology and IoT (Internet of Things). The airline that wants to rent a partner airline's ULD checks the available inventory information before use and pays the amount according to the time of service. In addition, the smart contract specifies the remittance status to activate IoT on the ULD. Airlines that supply ULDs for partner airlines first create inventory information to provide services. Airlines that want to rent ULDs can check availability and remit rental costs according to usage time in cryptocurrency. The ULD rental service ends when the usage time is over. This ULD rental solution allows all airlines rent out their ULDs to partner airlines in real-time. Also, when a specific airport runs out of its own ULD, it is possible to overcome the difficulties of inventory shortage by renting the inventory of partner air-lines.
Highlights
Section 8.2.3 has been developed through a review and consolidation of content from various IATA manuals, : The review has addressed inconsistencies in the manuals, improves the description of the process and makes the information accessible to all logistics chain parties involved in the Unit Load Device (ULD) transfer process
2.1 Carrier (Operator)’s Responsibilities Refer to IATA ULD regulations – 1st Edition section 1.4.3, inasmuch as any of compliance, and the specific responsibilities is sub-contracted by the carrier (Operator), or otherwise performed by other parties, the carrier (Operator) remains responsible to its overseeing Authority for all the aspects of proper handling of ULD loaded aboard its aircraft
During the transfer of ULD, the receiving party shall check the conditions of the ULD against its damage limits as per the attached ODLN, airline equivalent notice, or limitation information contained in the CMM to ensure it is airworthy prior to acceptance of the ULD. (See IATA ULD Regulations Section 2.8, OS 6/00)
Summary
Due to the technical character of these Regulations, Precise vocabulary use and understanding is necessary. The use of apparent synonyms may be misleading and should be avoided. When in doubt on a term while reading a part of these Regulations, refer to the “GLOSSARY-TERMS AND DEFINITIONS” section provided at the end, which contains the internationally agreed ISO definitions, to precisely interpret the wording “CARRIER (Operator)”: An airline which has a valid Air Operating Certificate (AOC)
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