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damage class code

When a warehouse discovers a scratch on furniture, the logistics provider assigns code «SC01» (surface cosmetic); a dent on a pallet receives «DM05» (dent medium).

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When a warehouse discovers a scratch on furniture, the logistics provider assigns code «SC01» (surface cosmetic); a dent on a pallet receives «DM05» (dent medium).

Damage class codes let carriers systematize their damage records: each code identifies both the damage type (dent, breakage, corrosion, water damage, theft) and severity level (minor, moderate,…

This standardization enables automated data analysis, faster insurance correspondence, and reliable damage benchmarking across time periods and shipping routes.

Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

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When a warehouse discovers a scratch on furniture, the logistics provider assigns code «SC01» (surface cosmetic); a dent on a pallet receives «DM05» (dent medium). Damage class codes let carriers systematize their damage records: each code identifies both the damage type (dent, breakage, corrosion, water damage, theft) and severity level (minor, moderate, severe). This standardization enables automated data analysis, faster insurance correspondence, and reliable damage benchmarking across time periods and shipping routes.

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