Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) Packaging Guidelines
NEXCOM Packaging Guidelines: Discover Navy Exchange shipping standards for packing slips, carton dimensions, pallets, and precise UCC-128 label placement.
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Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping cartons?
Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping pallets?
Can pallets be stacked?
What are the max and min dimensions for shipping cartons?
What are the max and min weights for shipping cartons?
What are the requirements for carton or pallet labels and their placement?
1. Shipments require UCC-128 (SSCC-18) Shipping Container labels.
2. UCC-128 labels must be clear and smudge-proof; use high-quality paper.
3. Labels should be placed on top of the carton, parallel to but not overlapping the seam. Avoid placing labels over product information, seams, or corners, and ensure they are at least 1.25" from any edge.
4. Do not place a UCC-128 label on the outside of the master carton but use it for inner cartons.
5. Ensure UCC-128 labels do not cover consumer information when cartons double as display on selling floors.
6. Each UCC-128 number must be unique and never reused.
7. Place "Master Carton" on all six sides of the master carton, but do not place a UCC-128 on the outside.
Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM).
Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping cartons?
Packing slips must be placed on the outside of one of the cartons in a clear envelope that states in 1/2" lettering, "Packing Slip Enclosed."
Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping pallets?
Each carton must be marked with specific information, including the NEXCOM location number, ship-to address, purchase order number, and department number. Packing slips must be placed on the outside of one of the cartons in a clear envelope that states "Packing Slip Enclosed" in 1/2" lettering.
Can pallets be stacked?
Pallets can be double stackable. For example, insert 4 pallets rather than 8 pallets. If your order release is to ship on pallets or if your order release is 50 cubic feet or greater, even if not palletized, you must indicate the number of standard pallet positions required for the order in the 'Reference Number' field.
What are the max and min dimensions for shipping cartons?
The maximum dimensions for a Box or Master Carton are: no carton shall exceed 125 lbs, 108 inches in length, or 165 inches in length and girth combined. The carton may not exceed 20 cubic feet in volume. There are no specific minimum dimensions specified.
What are the max and min weights for shipping cartons?
No carton shall exceed 125 lbs. There is no information provided on a minimum weight for cartons.
What are the requirements for carton or pallet labels and their placement?
1. Each carton must be marked with the NEXCOM location number, ship-to address, purchase order number, and department number.
2. Packing slips should be placed on the outside of one carton in a clear envelope stating "Packing Slip Enclosed."
3. For EDI 856 ASN, write "Master Carton" on all 6 sides of the master carton, do NOT place a UCC-128 label on the master carton.
4. Use a separate inner carton for each store location, with one UCC-128 shipping container label and provide one EDI 856 ASN per inner carton.
2. Packing slips should be placed on the outside of one carton in a clear envelope stating "Packing Slip Enclosed."
3. For EDI 856 ASN, write "Master Carton" on all 6 sides of the master carton, do NOT place a UCC-128 label on the master carton.
4. Use a separate inner carton for each store location, with one UCC-128 shipping container label and provide one EDI 856 ASN per inner carton.
What are the requirements for placing labels on cartons being shipped?
1. Shipments require UCC-128 (SSCC-18) Shipping Container labels.
2. UCC-128 labels must be clear and smudge-proof; use high-quality paper.
3. Labels should be placed on top of the carton, parallel to but not overlapping the seam. Avoid placing labels over product information, seams, or corners, and ensure they are at least 1.25" from any edge.
4. Do not place a UCC-128 label on the outside of the master carton but use it for inner cartons.
5. Ensure UCC-128 labels do not cover consumer information when cartons double as display on selling floors.
6. Each UCC-128 number must be unique and never reused.
7. Place "Master Carton" on all six sides of the master carton, but do not place a UCC-128 on the outside.
2. UCC-128 labels must be clear and smudge-proof; use high-quality paper.
3. Labels should be placed on top of the carton, parallel to but not overlapping the seam. Avoid placing labels over product information, seams, or corners, and ensure they are at least 1.25" from any edge.
4. Do not place a UCC-128 label on the outside of the master carton but use it for inner cartons.
5. Ensure UCC-128 labels do not cover consumer information when cartons double as display on selling floors.
6. Each UCC-128 number must be unique and never reused.
7. Place "Master Carton" on all six sides of the master carton, but do not place a UCC-128 on the outside.
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