Starboard Cruise Services Packaging & Routing Guidelines

Starboard Cruise packaging guidelines: mixing SKUs & POs, carton dimensions, and label placements for Central Stock, Cross Dock & DSD orders.

Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?

For Central Stock orders, only one SKU per carton is allowed. However, for Cross Dock and DSD orders, multiple SKUs can be mixed in a carton provided each SKU is inner packed and labeled accordingly.

Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?

Yes, multiple SKUs can be mixed on a pallet when maximum pallet quantities are exceeded, though cartons from a single Purchase Order should typically be kept together.

Can you mix POs in a single carton?

No, each carton must contain merchandise for only one Purchase Order.

Can you mix POs in a single pallet?

Cartons from one PO should be on the same pallet; however, mixed pallets are allowed if maximum pallet quantities are exceeded. Additionally, for Central Stock & Cross Dock orders, multiple complete POs can be comingled, and for Direct Ship orders, POs can be comingled when they share the same ship, port, and delivery date.

What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?

The carton must not exceed a gross weight of 55 lbs and its volume must not be more than 6 cubic feet (0.1699 m³).

What are the min dimensions and weights for cartons?

Cartons must have a minimum volume of 1 cubic foot and a gross weight that does not exceed 55 lbs.

Where do I place the label on a carton?

Place the label on the upper right‐hand corner of one of the narrow sides of the carton. It must be positioned so that it is visible when the cartons are palletized and must not cover other important information. The label, which should be approximately 4" x 6" and made with smudge‑proof ink on high‑quality paper, carries all required shipment details. For non‑EDI shipments, the basic label must include information such as Ship From, Ship To (Starboard Distribution Center), Purchase Order number, carton number, weight, and country of origin. For Central Stock orders, the label must also show the UPC barcode, color, size, and master/inner pack details. For Cross Dock/DSD orders, the label must additionally include the Ship Name and Ship Number.

Where do I place the label on a pallet?

For all shipment types, the carton label must be applied to the upper right‐hand corner of one of the narrow sides of the carton so that when the cartons are placed on a pallet the label is visible. The requirements per label type are as follows: For all orders, the label must be placed on the upper right-hand corner and not cover other important information. For Cross‑Dock/DSD orders, the label must also include ship name and ship number. For Central Stock orders, in addition to the standard information, the label must include a UPC barcode/number, color, size, master quantity and inner pack details.