Ladelisten

Ladelisten are standardized documents used in logistics to record the items loaded onto a vehicle, container, or vessel for a specific shipment. They function as a control and communication tool between warehouse, transport operator, and recipient. A typical Ladeliste includes item descriptions, quantities, SKUs or EANs, weights and volumes, packaging type, pallet or container identifiers, loading positions, and the intended destination. Additional data may cover order or shipment numbers, batch or serial numbers, handling instructions, hazardous material markings, and any special requirements.

They are generated from warehouse management systems or transportation management systems and may be created in advance of loading or compiled at the time of loading. During handling, the Ladeliste is used to verify that the correct goods are loaded and to compare the actual cargo with the planned load, helping with inventory control, customs paperwork, and billing. The document is commonly checked and signed by loader staff and, upon delivery, by the recipient or carrier.

Formats can be paper-based or electronic. Electronic formats include CSV, XML, or integrated EDI messages, often accompanied by barcode or RFID scanning to speed reconciliation. Standards and practices vary by industry and country, but the principle remains the same: a transparent, auditable record of what was loaded, where it came from, and where it is intended to go. In practice, Ladelisten support load planning, traceability, and risk management in freight operations.