Burlington Packaging & Routing Guidelines

Explore Burlington Packaging Guidelines: master pallet stacking, SKU restrictions, carton specs & label placements for streamlined shipping compliance.

Can I stack pallets?

Yes. For palletized loads, you should stack pallets to maximum height, but do not chimney stack them.

Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?

No, a carton can only contain one SKU/UPC, meaning one style, one color, and one size. Mixing multiple SKUs is not allowed.

Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?

Yes, you can combine multiple purchase orders (and thus different SKUs) on the same pallet if needed, provided that each order is clearly separated at the 9-digit level.

Can you mix POs in a single carton?

No, purchase orders cannot be mixed in a single carton.

Can you mix POs in a single pallet?

Yes, you can mix POs on a single pallet. Multiple POs are allowed and even encouraged to achieve recommended pallet dimensions, but they must have a clearly visible separator to indicate the end of an order at the 9 digit level.

What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?

Maximum carton dimensions are 53 inches (length), 30 inches (width), and 32 inches (height) with a maximum weight of 75 lbs.

What are the min dimensions and weights for cartons?

The minimum carton dimensions are 9 inches in length, 9 inches in width, and 3 inches in height, with a minimum weight of 1 lb.

Where do I place the label on a carton?

• UCC-128 labels must be placed in the lower right‐hand corner on the longest side of the carton. When length and width are identical, place the label on the side parallel to the flap seam. The barcode’s bottom edge must be 1.25 inches from the bottom and its outer edge must be between 1.25 and 3.0 inches from the vertical face edge. For cartons 6 inches or taller, the label is applied vertically on the side; for cartons under 6 inches, it may overlap from the top to the side provided the barcode is not folded. • Carton content labels (if needed because the UCC-128 label does not have sufficient space) must be placed to the left of the UCC-128 label on the same panel. • For odd cartons on pre-pack POs, an “ODD CARTON” label must be used (only one odd carton is allowed per 9-digit PO). • Any additional labels must be placed on the same side as the UCC-128 label and must not overlap or obscure the UCC-128 label or the carton markings (PO, style, color, size, and quantity).

Where do I place the label on a pallet?

Pallet‐level UCC‑128 labels are not acceptable. For carton labels, the UCC‑128 must be placed on the carton in the lower right‐hand corner of the longest side. When the length and width are identical, place it on the side parallel to the flap seam. If the carton is 6 inches or more in height, use a vertical placement on that side; if it’s under 6 inches, the label may overlap from the top to the side as long as the barcode isn’t folded. Carton content labels (when required) should be placed immediately to the left of the UCC‑128 label on the same panel, and any additional labels must be on the same side without overlapping the UCC‑128 or the PO, style, color, size, and quantity markings. For pre-pack orders with non‐standard carton quantities, an “ODD CARTON” label must appear on that carton.