| Shipping labels are the labels pasted on the top of a | | | | Invoice & Packing List Labels: These labels inform the |
| package that is going to be mailed, by freight or | | | | recipient that the product invoice or packing list is there |
| courier. The labels contain the address of the recipient, | | | | inside the package. These labels usually come in bright |
| the date on which the item is being sent out, and the | | | | colors so that these can be viewed easily, even from |
| type of the items. | | | | a distance. The label should always be checked |
| Shipping labels can be of various types based on the | | | | before accepting the package. |
| material those are indicating. The common types of | | | | |
| shipping labels include: | | | | 1. |
| | | | ESD Labels: ESD or Electro Static Discharge |
| 1. | | | | labels are affixed to the package of items that can |
| Arrow labels: These labels are used to indicate the | | | | give off electrostatic shocks. These kinds of items are |
| side of the carton, which has to be kept upward. | | | | very dangerous, and a high-intensity electro static is |
| According to IATA standards, one side of the arrow | | | | capable of causing cardiac arrest. These items are |
| should be barbed, but some labels sport simple arrows | | | | intentionally made to look attractive, with vibrant colors |
| too. The variations of these arrow labels include | | | | so that these can be seen even from a distance. |
| Caution - This Side Up, Do Not Drop, etc. | | | | These are the common types of shipping labels. |
| 1. | | | | Placing the correct type of shipping label on a package |
| Fragile labels: These labels must be used on packages | | | | will ensure safe transit and handling of the package. It |
| containing fragile goods. These labels can either be red | | | | will also make sure that the people handling the |
| or fluorescent yellow in color to improve visibility. | | | | package would know what kind of contents they are |
| Fluorescent corner wrap labels are even better, | | | | dealing with and how to deal safely with those. |
| because these can be easily seen even in low-light | | | | Shipping labels should go on the top of the package. |
| conditions. | | | | Make sure to double-check the address, most |
| | | | importantly the postal code, of both the sender and |
| 1. | | | | receiver. If you reuse a box that's still in good shape, |
| International shipping labels: These labels must be used | | | | remove or cross out any old labels or other marks. It's |
| when shipping goods abroad. These contain | | | | also a good idea to include info inside the box as well; |
| information about whether a particular shipment | | | | an invoice or duplicate packing slip will work fine. If you |
| requires protection from extreme temperatures and | | | | are sending more than one box as part of a shipment, |
| also whether the shipment is fragile in nature. | | | | label them individually. This comes in handy in case |
| | | | they get separated. |
| 1. | | | | |