Additional Resources

Foundational Information - Introductory Level Explanations, Definitions, and Examples

• Marking Compliance Overview: A presentation that provides easy-to-understand explanations of the terms, regulations, and key components that must be addressed when preparing compliant labels and packages for shipments.
• Packaging, Packing, and Marking—Oh My!: A presentation that explains what is expected at each phase of the supply chain, definitions of commonly used terms, and how to prevent frustrated freight by creating compliant labels and adhering to the correct packaging and packing guidelines.
• Shipping Products: A presentation that explains the importance of marking, the impact frustrated freight can have on various stakeholders, and the level of effort required by all parties to resolve frustrated shipments and keep products moving.

Standards- Links to key Federal Marking Standards

• Fed-STD-123H: Federal Standard: Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
• MIL-STD-129R: Department of Defense Standard Practice: Military Marking for Shipment and Storage

Conversion Calculation Tools

• Converting Box Dimensions: A chart for converting the weight and cube of shipments.
• Converting Metrics Measurements: Department of Defense Standard Practice: Military Marking for Shipment and Storage