Dokasch introduces catering ULD, Condor becomes launch customer

Dokasch, the German manufacturer of ULDs, has introduced a specialised unit for return-catering needs, with German airline Condor becoming the launch customer, supporting the development of the ULD.

The AKE LD3 “Dokasch Cater Cage” can take up to 12 half-size trolleys (or an equivalent mix of half- and full-size) plus additional catering boxes and oven racks. It may be individually customised to the specific requirements of each airline. Trolleys are well secured so the catering items inside are kept in place securely, mentions the official release.

Airlines often carry catering for the return journey during the outbound flight. This approach is adopted for various reasons, such as guaranteeing food availability and quality at specific airports, accommodating seasonal flight schedules, and managing charters without contracted catering services at the destination. Fresh food is sensitive to heavy movement. If it shifts or slips during transport, there is often no viable option for replacement at the destination, leading to a significantly negative impact on the passenger experience.

“Our catering ULD is a perfect solution to ensure all components for the return-catering are kept nicely in place,” says Martin Kraemer, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Dokasch. “Besides food items, also dry goods, pillows, blankets, or magazines can all be stowed in the ULD. This ensures a perfect passenger experience on the return flight.”

"Together with Dokasch, we were able to customize the ULDs to fit Condor's needs. This allows us to securely and flexibly store trolleys and meal containers, ensuring that our high-quality products and accompanying onboard equipment can be safely unloaded at the destination" says Nicola Burger, Head of Catering at Condor. "This saves time and simplifies the logistics process,” Thilo Schaefer, Head of Cargo, adds. “Once again, the collaborative effort between the airline and Dokasch has resulted in an excellent product."