Cargo labeling

Cargo transport labelling is carried out when transporting unit loads and enlarged cargo units on both domestic and international routes using various modes of transportation. The cargo package or container is marked by consignor or logistics provider. Cargo marking itself means writing special notes and signs (drawings) on the cargo. Marking helps to prevent or reduce losses due to improper loading or transportation of goods and at the same time leads to their faster arrival at the destination. Cargo labelling may contain information in the language of the country of shipment, but English is generally used for international shipping. Since the personnel of transport companies, warehouses, and loading organizations may not necessarily know a specific language, symbols are used that are unified in the world (Exhibit 14-17).

The international standard is used for cargo labelling. The standard contains a set of signs used to mark transported cargo and information on how to handle such cargo physically. The information related to the labelling itself can be presented as manipulative, informative and additional notes. When signs are used for marking, they must be drawn accurately, otherwise, they can only be misleading.

The signs do not guarantee the safety of the cargo but only provide information to the people operating with the cargo, so that they know how to proceed with cargo.

Ex. 17-17 International cargo labels

Keywords: labels, marking, signs, cargo labeling

Source: compiled from International Standard Organization

The purpose of commercial labelling is to identify the cargo, to make it possible to check the cargo, not to confuse destination or consignee of the cargo during transportation or other operations. Marking is done with paint, sticking labels, attaching special tables.

Marking may include commercial, cargo, transport and specialized categories. Branding indicates the name of the product, its place of manufacture and manufacturer and other data. Packaging may include separate labelling for specific shipment information such as customer delivery address, expedition address, size and weight, logistics operator.