Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide NDG Presort

Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – NDG Presort
3.4.3 SECURING PALLETS
All pallets must be securely fastened and structurally sound. To preserve the integrity of your mailing, ensure that:
• three (3) layers of stretch-wrapping are applied around the pallet and its load, or
• cross-strapping is applied (as shown in Figure 26).
NOTE: Metal strapping is not permitted.
Figure 26: Stretch-wrapped and Cross-strapped Pallet
3.4.4 LABELLING SHIPPING UNITS
All pallets and monotainers must be labelled. This will ensure that your mail is directed to the appropriate facility
within Canada Post’s network. A new optional 2D barcoded shipping unit label is available for Customers using
SERP software to prepare their NDG Presort mailing.
Labels must be white and meet the following requirements:
• measure 216 mm high by 279 mm wide (8.5 in x 11 in)
• be printed in black in a font size large enough to occupy the entire label
• prominently display the facility name (which must be visibly larger than all other information).
The information provided on the label must include the following (as shown in Figure 27):
• the service name (Addressed Admail or Publications Mail)
• the service option (NDG Presort)
• the following National Presortation Schematic (NPS) routing information (on all but Residue monotainers or
pallets):
the Postal Code of the Canada Post deposit facility (e.g., K0A 9Z0)
the name of the facility (e.g., OTTAWA)
the province, in abbreviated form (e.g., ON), and
the routing designation (e.g., DCF).
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