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Packing Instructions
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Preparing Your Shipments for Transport
Do not ship your goods without proper protection. Improper packaging can result
in increased damages and claims, and may eliminate the carrier's liability. Contact
your packaging supplier or a packaging consultant for assistance.
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Stacking A Pallet:
- To maximize carton strength, stack the pallet vertically;
- Secure cartons to the pallet with banding, shrink-wrap, stretch-wrap or breakaway
adhesive;
- Place cartons squarely on the skid with no overhang;
- Be sure the top surface is flat;
- Add sheets of cardboard between layers for additional strength.
- Limit the height of cartons to 48 inches.
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Pallet overhang can reduce compression strength.
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Misalignment reduces compression strength.
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Damage can occur when a pallet doesn't have a flat-top surface.
Place single containers on an outside corner or ship them loose.
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Labeling Shipments
Accuracy and consistency are vital when you are preparing your freight for shipment.
Be sure all labels are legible and complete. The shipper and consignee must correspond
with the bill of lading and on the labels.
Properly mark each package, bundle, or loose piece of freight in a legible
fashion and place the shipping label in a conspicuous area on the shipping container
surface. The label information should clearly include the name and address of the
shipper supplemented by a listing of the consignee address showing city, state and
ZIP code.
The shipping label information should coincide with the bill of lading document.
Any discrepancies should be corrected prior to pickup, and in cases of reconsignment
or when containers are reused, the previously applied labels should be removed or
sufficiently covered to reflect the most recent destination information. DOT hazardous
material labels are required when shipping DOT hazardous materials.
Labeling Guide
NOTE: Unless specifically provided elsewhere in the NMFC, address markings must
be located approximately as shown. The location shown indicates the top, a side
or an end. If more than one location is shown, you may choose which one to use.
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