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labeling
Labeling involves applying or creating identifiers on products, packaging, or transport units—a daily operation for freight forwarders, warehouse operators, and shippers.
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Labeling involves applying or creating identifiers on products, packaging, or transport units—a daily operation for freight forwarders, warehouse operators, and shippers. Through labeling, machine-readable and visual information (barcodes, QR codes, text labels) enables identification, tracking, and proper handling throughout the supply chain. Simultaneously, labeling ensures compliance with regulatory mandates such as hazmat marking, country-of-origin statements, or handling instructions, making it an indispensable step before shipment and customs clearance.
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