Shipping

Specific marking and labeling is used on export shipping cartons and containers to:
Meet shipping regulations;
Ensure proper handling;
Conceal the identity of the contents;
Help receivers identify shipments;
Insure compliance with environmental safety standards.
The overseas buyer usually specifies which export marks should appear on the cargo for easy identification by receivers. Products can require many markings on for shipment. For example, exporters need to put the following markings on carton to be shipped:
Shipper’s mark;
Country of origin (U.S.A);
Weight marking (in pounds and in kilograms)
Number of packages and size of cases (in inches and centimeters);
Handling marks (international pictorial symbols);
Cautionary markings, such as “This Side Up” or “Use No Hooks” (in English and the language of the country of destination);
Labels for hazardous materials (universal symbols adapted by the International Airi Transport Association and the International Maritime Organization);
Ingredients (if applicable, also included in the language of the destination country)
Packages should be clearly marked to prevent misunderstanding and delays in shipping. Letters are generally stenciled onto packages and containers in waterproof ink. Markings should appear on three faces of the container, preferable on the top and on the two ends or the two sides. Any old markings must be completely removed from previously used packaging.