Carton Markings (NWC Direct Ship Shipping Requirements)
Carton Markings requirements are a part of general merchandise guidelines for NWC vendors (Direct Ship Shipping). No more than one purchase order must be packed in any carton. All cartons must be clearly marked with the NWC purchase order number, the vendor product/style number, size and color breakdown, where applicable, the quantity per carton and any special markings that indicate special handling required. Multiple cartons, each marked as required, may be combined into one shipping container, in which event that shipping container must have indicated on it The North West Company purchase order numbers, carton quantities, and any special instructions as requested. The carton containing the packing slip must be clearly identified as ‘Packing Slip Enclosed.’ Dangerous Goods and Consumer Commodities must have the appropriate hazard warnings and UN numbers clearly identified on all cartons in accordance with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations.
Warehouse – Grocery Carton Markings
Each carton must clearly identify the product, pack size of the product, quantity per case, numeric case code and bar code for the case code. Any special handling instructions must be clearly identified on each carton. ‘Expiry’ and ‘Best Before’ dates must be clearly indicated on at least one side of each carton. Any goods requiring temperature control including protection from freezing must be identified as such on the carton and on the bill of lading. It is recommended that temperature requirements be clearly stated on the cartons as a guideline.
Failure to identify goods in this manner will result in your account being charged for the value of the goods, freight and any excess freight to replace the goods in the event the carriers move goods without temperature controls and the goods are unsellable as a result.
Multiple cartons, each marked as required, may be combined into one shipping container, in which event that shipping container must have indicated on it The North West Company purchase order numbers, carton quantities, and any special instructions as requested. The carton containing the packing slip must be clearly identified as ‘Packing Slip Enclosed’.