Load Message (LDM)
LDM (load message) is the IATA message that gives a flight's final load by hold, covering passengers, baggage, cargo and mail.
It is sent to the next station after departure.
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- LDM
Related terms
- FFMFlight Manifest MessageFFM (flight manifest message) is the Cargo-IMP message that lists every shipment loaded on a flight, with pieces, weight and ULD.
- Load planA load plan is the plan that shows which ULDs and bulk cargo go into which positions on an aircraft, within its weight, balance and loading limits.
More in Documents & Messages
- AWBAir WaybillAn air waybill (AWB) is the transport document for an air shipment and the evidence of the contract of carriage between the shipper and the airline.
- Cargo-IMPCargo Interchange Message ProceduresCargo-IMP (Cargo Interchange Message Procedures) is IATA's older standard for text-based cargo messages such as FWB, FFM, FSU and FHL.
- Cargo-XMLCargo-XML is IATA's XML standard for air cargo messages.
- e-AWBElectronic Air WaybillAn electronic air waybill (e-AWB) is an air waybill sent as data instead of on paper, using the FWB or XFWB message.
- FBLFreight Booked ListFBL (freight booked list) is the Cargo-IMP message listing all shipments booked on a flight.
- FFAFreight Booking AnswerFFA (freight booking answer) is the Cargo-IMP message an airline sends in reply to a booking request (FFR).
Belli runs air cargo for airlines, from booking to billing.
Bookings, air waybills, ULD build up and messaging in one system, built with the people who handle the freight.