UPS Brand - StandardAlex McCulloch
• UPS International Dangerous Goods Manager since 1998.
• IATA Dangerous Goods Board Chairman and active observer at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Dangerous Goods Panel.
• 26+ years of employment at UPS • Previously worked for UK Civil Aviation
Authority (Deputy-head of Dangerous Goods Office)
Alex McCulloch
UPS AIRCRAFT FLEET • Boeing 747-400 = 13 • Boeing 747-8F = 10* • MD-11 = 37 • Boeing 767-300ER = 62** • Airbus A300-600 = 52 • Boeing 757-200 = 75 • Total Aircraft = 249
Additional aircraft on order: • *Boeing 747-8F, +18 • **Boeing 767-300ER, +13
– 10 new production, – 3 BCF (Boeing Converted
Freighters)
+ Full charter aircraft (ranging from Boeing 767 to ATR 42)
UPS Aircraft Fleet
• Customer dangerous goods approval process – Evaluation of all dangerous goods products. – Evaluation of projected shipment volumes (origin and
destination) – Customer visit. – Internal approval process. UN38.3 test summary review. – Specific additional internal approval process for lithium metal
batteries. – Specific dangerous goods contract with customer. – Repeat business. – Customer suspension for incidents / non-compliance.6
Lithium Battery Air Transport – Mitigation Measures
Regulatory requirements: • As for any other cargo, UPS must meet all air (ICAO/IATA)
dangerous goods transport regulatory requirements, including: • All personnel dangerous goods trained. • Check for package damage or leakage on initial acceptance. • Carry out UPS DG acceptance audit (UPS HMMS System). • Load ULD, taking account of DG segregation requirements.
–New lithium battery segregation requirements. • Apply DG “load tag” to Unit Load Device (ULD). • Notify aircraft captain (NOTOC) of all DG on board aircraft and
loading position (UPS HMMS System).7
Lithium Battery Air Transport – Mitigation Measures
• Cross-functional team formed. • Fibre-reinforced plastic panels. • Withstand intense fires for at least
four hours (650°C) • 40+ fire tests • Initially deployed 1,300 by end 2015 • ULD inventory = 44,000+ units • 24,000+ FRC’s in use (over 50% of
total ULD inventory) • Additional 20,000+ FRC’s scheduled
UPS Unit Load Device (ULD) - Fire Resistant Containers (FRC’s)
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• Continuous improvement – In ULD fire detection – In ULD fire suppression
• UPS tests demonstrate that FRC’s can mitigate gas buildup and contain a lithium battery fire
• FRC’s already enhance safety and we continue to improve: – Venting – Durability – Fiberglass strands/weave
UPS ULD Fire Resistant Containers - Facts
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• Lighter 20 kgs lighter per ULD = Reduced fuel burn
• Stronger x 300% stronger than polycarbonate x 200% stronger than aluminium
• More durable = Less maintenance. Cost savings
• Target air gateways (airports) with international overwater flights – Priority usage for lithium battery shipments.
ULD – UPS Fire Resistant Containers
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ULD – UPS Fire Resistant Containers - Hybrid • Replacement of old curtain/net open-front ULD’s. • Worked with our supplier on a design that fits both our cargo/freight and
small package operations. • Hybrid door design has a narrow roll-up door for our small package
operations, and two swing doors for wider fork-lift access for heavier freight. • This FRC ULD also offers full fire containment protection.
• Fiberglass blankets. • Palletized cargo. • Designed and tested to withstand fires for at least four hours. • Implemented on international over water routes for shipments of
electronics, lithium battery shipments or unknown contents.
Fire Containment Covers – FCC’s
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Operator Risk Assessment: • Dangerous Goods Policy
• UN3090 and UN3480 not accepted as lightly regulated shipments. Handled as fully regulated dangerous goods. Visible in transport.
• Evaluation of volume of shipments, by origin IDG country. • Audit evaluation. • Incident / non-compliance evaluation. • Additional measures / training (internal and customer) put in place as
needed. • Aircraft equipment / fire suppression (evaluation). • Determination of risk and additional measures which may be needed.
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• Based on volumes and incident data: – Additional training. – Additional personnel communication.
• Posters. • Daily briefing programme to include lithium batteries.
– Additional X-ray screening, specifically looking for undeclared lithium batteries.
– “Open box” inspections. – “Watched Shipper” programme. Daily evaluation of products being
shipped. – Shipper suspension.
Additional Local Mitigation Measures
• Know the regulations; – Ensure your people are trained and current – Observe 30% state of charge (UN3480) – Regulations are very dynamic – stay informed!
• Know where your batteries come from – Be wary of counterfeit batteries – Confirm UN 38.3 test reports / test summaries – Does the battery manufacturer have ongoing quality
assurance efforts? • Know your air carriers’ policies • Have a question? ASK! • See also IATA Lithium Battery Guidance Document (IATA website)
Advice for Shippers
SaBatAir – Aircraft Operator (UPS) Lithium Battery Transport Risk MitigationsAlex McCulloch
Alex McCulloch
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UPS Unit Load Device (ULD) - Fire Resistant Containers (FRC’s)
UPS ULD Fire Resistant Containers - Facts
ULD – UPS Fire Resistant Containers
ULD – UPS Fire Resistant Containers - Hybrid
Fire Containment Covers – FCC’s
Flight deck improvements
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Advice for Shippers