Zola Packaging Guidelines
Explore Zola Packaging Guidelines FAQ: key tips on carton, pallet, SKU mixing, labeling, and weight limits for compliant shipping.
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Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping cartons?
Can SKUs be mixed within a single carton?
What are the max and min weights for shipping cartons?
What are the min max weight requirements for shipping pallets?
What are the requirements for carton or pallet labels and their placement?
What are the requirements for inner packs and cases?
For inner cartons, they must be clearly marked with UPC, QTY, color (if applicable), and size (if applicable). Master cartons must include customer name, PO number, UPC, product description, color/size (if applicable), itemized and total carton QTY, and carton number such as "1 of 10". If mixed cartons are used, they must be labeled as MIXED with all SKU details. There is no mention of GS1 or UCC18 labels or specific placement recommendations for these labels in the document.
Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for Zola.
Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping cartons?
A branded Zola packing slip or an alternative approved by Zola must be included inside the box of every shipment or placed in a clear packing envelope on the outside carton with customer details face down.
Can SKUs be mixed within a single carton?
Yes, SKUs can be mixed within a single carton. Mixed cartons must be labeled as MIXED with all SKU details listed.
What are the max and min weights for shipping cartons?
Minimum weight: 0 lbs. Maximum weight for Ground Parcel: 150 lbs per carton; Maximum shipment weight: 350 lbs total shipment weight.
What are the min max weight requirements for shipping pallets?
The minimum and maximum weight requirements for shipping pallets in Less than Truckload (LTL) mode are 351 - 8,000 LBS total shipment weight. For Full Truckload (FTL), it is more than 8,001 LBS total shipment weight.
What are the requirements for carton or pallet labels and their placement?
Inner cartons must be labeled with UPC, QTY, color (if applicable), and size (if applicable). Outer cartons must be labeled with customer name (Zola C/O GEODIS), PO number, UPC, description (name of product), color/size (if applicable), itemized and total carton quantity, and carton number (e.g., 1 of 10). Outer cartons must also be labeled as MIXED if they contain mixed SKUs, with all SKU details listed.
What are the requirements for inner packs and cases?
Inner cartons must be clearly marked with UPC, QTY, Color (if applicable), and Size (if applicable). Outer cartons must include Customer Name (Zola C/O GEODIS), PO Number, UPC, Description, Color/Size, Itemized and TTL Carton QTY, and Carton Number (e.g., 1 of 10).
What are the requirements for placing labels on cartons being shipped?
For inner cartons, they must be clearly marked with UPC, QTY, color (if applicable), and size (if applicable). Master cartons must include customer name, PO number, UPC, product description, color/size (if applicable), itemized and total carton QTY, and carton number such as "1 of 10". If mixed cartons are used, they must be labeled as MIXED with all SKU details. There is no mention of GS1 or UCC18 labels or specific placement recommendations for these labels in the document.
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