chapter 9 mrs vicky freight forwarding

PACKING REQUIREMENTS Learning Objective: “* The students recognize the function of packages, and different markings Contents Y Packaging Y Marking and Labeling... > The packages help

Welcome to CHAPTER 9

CHAPTER 9 PACKING REQUIREMENTS

Learning Objective: “* The students recognize the function of packages, and

different markings

Contents

Y Packaging Y Marking and Labeling

PACKAGING

> The packages help communication with shippers and receivers

MARKING AND LABELING » Correct marking of packages helps to prevent incorrect

handling and delivery, accidents, losses of weight and volume and Customs fines

» Marking must be clear » Its colour should stand out clearly from that of the

package

MARKING AND LABELING

LABEL SIDE OUT

MARKING AND LABELING

» WWhere possible, black symbols on a white background

should be used

» Both when marking is applied directly onto the package

and when adhesive labels are used, care must be taken

to ensure that marking Is applied in a legible and durable manner

» All packages should have markings on three sides

EXAMPLE OF THE MARKING OF A PACKAGE

Shipper's mark

SHIPPING MARKS

» Identification mark (e.g shipper’s or receiver's

company name) » Identification number (e.g receiver's order number)

» Total number of items in the complete consignment >» Number of packages in the consignment

» Place and port of destination

INFORMATION MARK

» Country of origin

» Indication of weight of package » Dimensions of packages

End of CHAPTER 9