What is a loading metre and how does the pallet type affect it?

A loading metre (LDM) is one linear metre of trailer floor space across the full 2.4 m trailer width — the standard pricing unit for LTL freight in Europe. A Euro pallet (1,200 × 800 mm) occupies 0.4 LDM loaded crosswise. An industrial pallet (1,200 × 1,000 mm) occupies 0.5 LDM. Booking the wrong pallet dimensions triggers LDM recalculation and potential surcharges at the collection address.

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Pallet Types and Standards in European Freight