{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Carton Identification Codes","description":"Carton identification codes give each shipping unit a unique, machine-readable identifier – a barcode, QR code, or RFID tag – enabling automated scanning at every point in the supply chain, from palletizing stations to warehouses and transfer hubs. Each scan links the physical unit to a digital record in a warehouse management or transport system, providing real-time visibility and genuine traceability. In cross-border shipments, such codes are frequently required for electronic customs declarat","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/carton-identification-codes","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-23T14:49:36.756550","citation":"https://www.gs1.org/standards/barcodes/gs1-128","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/carton-identification-codes","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Carton Identification Codes · Carton identification codes give each shipping unit a unique, machine-readable identifier – a barcode, QR code, or RFID tag – enabling automated scanning at every point in the supply chain, from palletizing stations to warehouses and transfer hubs. · Quelle: https://www.gs1.org/standards/barcodes/gs1-128"}