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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:
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To maximize
carton strength, stack the pallet vertically;
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Secure cartons to
the pallet with banding, shrink-wrap, stretch-wrap or breakaway
adhesive;
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Place cartons
squarely on the skid with no overhang;
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Be sure the top
surface is flat;
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Add sheets of
cardboard between layers for additional strength.
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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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