Ladingen

Ladingen is the Dutch plural noun for cargo or loads carried by transportation modes such as ships, trains, trucks, or airplanes. The term appears in logistics, shipping documents, and inventory records. The singular form is lading.

Etymology: The word lading originates from older Dutch forms meaning burden or load and is cognate with the German Ladung. It reflects the historical use of the term to describe what is carried by a vessel, vehicle, or other conveyance.

Usage and context: In logistics, ladingen may refer to multiple consignments within a single shipment or across shipments. Documents that describe freight often list ladingen separately to indicate items, quantities, and destinations. In contract language, the transfer of risk and responsibility for the lading is defined, and this can affect liability for damage or loss during transport. The term is more common in formal or technical contexts than in everyday speech.

Context and nuance: Ladingen is a formal term predominantly used in Dutch-speaking logistics sectors and can appear in bilingual Dutch-English documents where cargo is discussed. In everyday language, speakers may use cargo or vracht to convey a similar meaning, depending on the formality of the setting.

Related terms: lading, cargo, freight, vracht.