diff --git a/src/lang/english.txt b/src/lang/english.txt
index 96eb124257..3cd979a6e1 100644
--- a/src/lang/english.txt
+++ b/src/lang/english.txt
@@ -1432,6 +1432,8 @@ STR_CONFIG_SETTING_GRAPH_LINE_THICKNESS_HELPTEXT                :Width of the li
 
 STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SHOW_NEWGRF_NAME                             :Show the NewGRF's name in the build vehicle window: {STRING2}
 STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SHOW_NEWGRF_NAME_HELPTEXT                    :Add a line to the build vehicle window, showing which NewGRF the selected vehicle comes from.
+STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SHOW_CARGO_IN_LISTS                          :Show the cargoes the vehicles can carry in the list windows {STRING2}
+STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SHOW_CARGO_IN_LISTS_HELPTEXT                 :If enabled, the vehicle's transportable load will appear above it in the vehicle lists
 
 STR_CONFIG_SETTING_LANDSCAPE                                    :Landscape: {STRING2}
 STR_CONFIG_SETTING_LANDSCAPE_HELPTEXT                           :Landscapes define basic gameplay scenarios with different cargoes and town growth requirements. NewGRF and Game Scripts allow finer control though
@@ -3802,6 +3804,8 @@ STR_VEHICLE_LIST_MANAGE_LIST_TOOLTIP                            :{BLACK}Send ins
 STR_VEHICLE_LIST_REPLACE_VEHICLES                               :Replace vehicles
 STR_VEHICLE_LIST_SEND_FOR_SERVICING                             :Send for Servicing
 STR_VEHICLE_LIST_PROFIT_THIS_YEAR_LAST_YEAR                     :{TINY_FONT}{BLACK}Profit this year: {CURRENCY_LONG} (last year: {CURRENCY_LONG})
+STR_VEHICLE_LIST_CARGO                                          :{TINY_FONT}{BLACK}[{CARGO_LIST}]
+STR_VEHICLE_LIST_NAME_AND_CARGO                                 :{TINY_FONT}{BLACK}{STRING1} {STRING1}
 
 STR_VEHICLE_LIST_SEND_TRAIN_TO_DEPOT                            :Send to Depot
 STR_VEHICLE_LIST_SEND_ROAD_VEHICLE_TO_DEPOT                     :Send to Depot
diff --git a/src/settings_gui.cpp b/src/settings_gui.cpp
index ac214fe6ea..dda359ca06 100644
--- a/src/settings_gui.cpp
+++ b/src/settings_gui.cpp
@@ -1676,6 +1676,7 @@ static SettingsContainer &GetSettingsTree()
 			interface->Add(new SettingEntry("gui.timetable_in_ticks"));
 			interface->Add(new SettingEntry("gui.timetable_arrival_departure"));
 			interface->Add(new SettingEntry("gui.show_newgrf_name"));
+			interface->Add(new SettingEntry("gui.show_cargo_in_vehicle_lists"));
 		}
 
 		SettingsPage *advisors = main->Add(new SettingsPage(STR_CONFIG_SETTING_ADVISORS));
diff --git a/src/settings_type.h b/src/settings_type.h
index 2033e746ab..a83384cdb3 100644
--- a/src/settings_type.h
+++ b/src/settings_type.h
@@ -170,6 +170,7 @@ struct GUISettings {
 	uint8  osk_activation;                   ///< Mouse gesture to trigger the OSK.
 	byte   starting_colour;                  ///< default color scheme for the company to start a new game with
 	bool   show_newgrf_name;                 ///< Show the name of the NewGRF in the build vehicle window
+	bool   show_cargo_in_vehicle_lists;      ///< Show the cargoes the vehicles can carry in the list windows
 	bool   auto_remove_signals;              ///< automatically remove signals when in the way during rail construction
 	uint16 refresh_rate;                     ///< How often we refresh the screen (time between draw-ticks).
 	uint16 fast_forward_speed_limit;         ///< Game speed to use when fast-forward is enabled.
diff --git a/src/table/settings/gui_settings.ini b/src/table/settings/gui_settings.ini
index 7e4f85ec67..a521408be7 100644
--- a/src/table/settings/gui_settings.ini
+++ b/src/table/settings/gui_settings.ini
@@ -728,6 +728,15 @@ strhelp  = STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SHOW_NEWGRF_NAME_HELPTEXT
 post_cb  = [](auto) { MarkWholeScreenDirty(); }
 cat      = SC_ADVANCED
 
+[SDTC_BOOL]
+var      = gui.show_cargo_in_vehicle_lists
+flags    = SF_NOT_IN_SAVE | SF_NO_NETWORK_SYNC
+def      = false
+str      = STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SHOW_CARGO_IN_LISTS
+strhelp  = STR_CONFIG_SETTING_SHOW_CARGO_IN_LISTS_HELPTEXT
+post_cb  = [](auto) { MarkWholeScreenDirty(); }
+cat      = SC_ADVANCED
+
 ; For the dedicated build we'll enable dates in logs by default.
 [SDTC_BOOL]
 ifdef    = DEDICATED
diff --git a/src/vehicle_gui.cpp b/src/vehicle_gui.cpp
index 3f3a761747..467f6731d2 100644
--- a/src/vehicle_gui.cpp
+++ b/src/vehicle_gui.cpp
@@ -1669,7 +1669,36 @@ void BaseVehicleListWindow::DrawVehicleListItems(VehicleID selected_vehicle, int
 
 				DrawVehicleImage(v, {image_left, ir.top, image_right, ir.bottom}, selected_vehicle, EIT_IN_LIST, 0);
 
-				if (!v->name.empty()) {
+				if (_settings_client.gui.show_cargo_in_vehicle_lists) {
+					/* Get the cargoes the vehicle can carry */
+					CargoTypes vehicle_cargoes = 0;
+
+					for (auto u = v; u != nullptr; u = u->Next()) {
+						if (u->cargo_cap == 0) continue;
+
+						SetBit(vehicle_cargoes, u->cargo_type);
+					}
+
+					if (!v->name.empty()) {
+						/* The vehicle got a name so we will print it and the cargoes */
+						SetDParam(0, STR_TINY_BLACK_VEHICLE);
+						SetDParam(1, v->index);
+						SetDParam(2, STR_VEHICLE_LIST_CARGO);
+						SetDParam(3, vehicle_cargoes);
+						DrawString(tr.left, tr.right, ir.top, STR_VEHICLE_LIST_NAME_AND_CARGO);
+					} else if (v->group_id != DEFAULT_GROUP) {
+						/* The vehicle has no name, but is member of a group, so print group name and the cargoes */
+						SetDParam(0, STR_TINY_GROUP);
+						SetDParam(1, v->group_id);
+						SetDParam(2, STR_VEHICLE_LIST_CARGO);
+						SetDParam(3, vehicle_cargoes);
+						DrawString(tr.left, tr.right, ir.top, STR_VEHICLE_LIST_NAME_AND_CARGO);
+					} else {
+						/* The vehicle has no name, and is not a member of a group, so just print the cargoes */
+						SetDParam(0, vehicle_cargoes);
+						DrawString(tr.left, tr.right, ir.top, STR_VEHICLE_LIST_CARGO);
+					}
+				} else if (!v->name.empty()) {
 					/* The vehicle got a name so we will print it */
 					SetDParam(0, v->index);
 					DrawString(tr.left, tr.right, ir.top, STR_TINY_BLACK_VEHICLE);