GPA Logistics Packaging Guidelines

GPA Logistics Packaging Guidelines

Discover GPA Logistics Packaging Guidelines: precise Q&A on carton/pallet label placement including brown, blue, yellow, and Pack sticker requirements.

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What are the requirements for carton or pallet labels and their placement?

What are the requirements for placing labels on cartons being shipped?

Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for GPA Logistics.

What are the requirements for carton or pallet labels and their placement?
Cartons need to be labeled with brown adhesive labels (2 per carton: 1 on a long side, 1 on a short side to the right), blue adhesive item# stickers (2 per carton: 1 on a long side, 1 on a short side to the right), and Yellow "Caution Heavy" stickers (1 on a long side, 1 on a short side to the right). There are also Pack A, Pack B, or Pack C stickers whose placement is similar when available.
What are the requirements for placing labels on cartons being shipped?
The requirements for placing labels on cartons are as follows:
1. New master cartons should have brown adhesive labels, with two 8.5x11 labels per carton, one on a long side and one on the short side to the right.
2. Blue adhesive item# stickers should also be placed on new master cartons, with two 4x6 labels per carton, one on a long side and one on the short side to the right.
3. Yellow "Caution Heavy" stickers should be placed similarly, one on a long side and one on the short side to the right.
4. Labels indicating Pack A, Pack B, or Pack C should be used accordingly, but these were delayed at the time of the document creation.
There is no mention of GS1 or UCC18 labels or specific placement guidelines for these.

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