Navy Exchange Packaging Guidelines

Explore Navy Exchange Packaging Guidelines FAQs for bill of lading, carton & pallet label placement, UCC-128 compliance, and shipping best practices.

What are the requirements for Bills of Lading when it comes to pallet (freight) or carton (parcel) shipments?

The Bill of Lading number is required information on shipping labels for both pallet and carton shipments. It is a conditional field that should be included in Zone D of the label. There are no specific placement instructions for the Bill of Lading on the physical shipment itself other than being part of the label specifications.

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

Carton labels must be placed on the long side or top of the carton, parallel to, but not overlapping the seam. They should not cover product information, be placed over product ID numbers, UPC barcodes, retail price, or other consumer information. The label should be placed so that the bar code is scannable, not on a seam or the corner of the carton, and no closer than 1.25" from any edge. Ensure ANSI A or B print quality using smudge-proof labeling/ink and high-quality paper products.

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

For shipping cartons to NEX locations, they require UCC-128 (SSCC-18) Shipping Container labels. The UCC-128 must be placed on the long side or top of the carton, parallel to, but not overlapping the seam. It should not be closer than 1.25" from any edge and must not be placed over product ID numbers, UPC barcodes, retail price, or other consumer information. Do not place UCC-128 labels on a seam or corner of the carton. UCC-128 numbers should be unique, never reused. Do not cover UCC-128 labels with any tape to prevent reflection. Bar codes must support ANSI A or B print quality and adhere to proper GS1 specifications.