• Nordisk Aviation Products’ AKE container earned an A+ rating under ULD Care’s Climate Impact Label, recognising its lightweight design and reduced CO₂ emissions in air freight.
• Weighing 54 kg and made of 78% aluminium and 18% aramid fibre composites, the container combines durability, recyclability, and second-life potential, supporting a circular economy approach.
• The certification underscores Nordisk’s leadership in sustainable air cargo operations, with plans to extend the Climate Impact Label to other ULD types in future phases.

Nordisk Aviation Products (Nordisk) has unveiled its latest sustainability milestone as its AKE container has earned an A+ rating under ULD Care’s Climate Impact Label Certification.

The certification, developed through ULD Care’s Unit Load Device Management and Environmental Sustainability Initiative, evaluates the environmental performance of ULDs using criteria such as weight efficiency, material composition, and lifecycle management. A lighter ULD directly reduces fuel consumption and, in turn, reduces  CO₂ emissions during air freight operations.

Nordisk’s standard AKE container achieved the highest possible weight rating of A+, reflecting its dedication to lightweight, durable designs that reduce aircraft fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

Weighing just 54 kg (119 lbs), the container delivers exceptional strength-to-weight performance with a composition of 78% aluminium and 18% aramid fibre composites. This ensures both durability and recyclability in demanding cargo operations.

The design supports second-life potential and includes spare parts availability, aligning with Nordisk’s circular‑economy approach and a commitment to reducing lifecycle impact across manufacturing.

During the award ceremony and press event at the conference, ULD Care members and industry leaders gathered to celebrate the achievement. Nordisk representatives joined delegates to mark this milestone in sustainable air cargo operations.

“We are proud to be among the first manufacturers recognised under ULD Care’s Climate Impact Label initiative,” said Chris Kumar, General Manager at Nordisk Aviation Products. “This certification demonstrates our ongoing efforts to design ULDs excel operational demands and advance environmental responsibility across the aviation supply chain.”

Louise Platell, Innovation Engineer at VRR said: “It’s exciting to see how major OEMs are embracing environmental transparency and accountability. Nordisk leads by example, and there first A+ rating shows how environmental responsibility and innovation can come together.”

The Climate Impact Label currently applies to Nordisk’s AKE containers, with plans to expand certification to other container sizes and ULD types, including pallet nets, in future phases.