Lading is a term used in the shipping industry to refer to the process of loading goods onto a ship or other form of transportation. DIPPING, loading, SHIPMENT, FILLING, LOAD, PACKING, CONTENTS, HAUL, CARGO, and FREIGHT are all related terms that are part of the lading process. DIPPING refers to the act of submerging goods into a liquid, such as water or oil, before loading them onto a ship. Loading is the act of placing goods onto a ship or other form of transportation. SHIPMENT is the act of sending goods from one place to another. FILLING is the act of putting goods into a container, such as a box or bag. LOAD is the amount of goods that can be placed onto a ship or other form of transportation. PACKING is the act of wrapping goods in protective material, such as bubble wrap or foam, before loading them onto a ship. CONTENTS refer to the items that are inside a package or container. HAUL is the act of transporting goods from one place to another. CARGO is the goods that are being transported. FREIGHT is the cost of transporting goods from one place to another.