Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide NDG Presort

Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – NDG Presort
Table 1: Container Specifications
TYPE OF
CONTAINER
Lettertainer
Letterflatainer (LFT)
Flats Tub
WEIGHT LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT MAXIMUM WEIGHT
(INCLUDING MAIL,
CONTAINER & LID)
1.8 kg
(4 lbs)
1.4 kg
(3.2 lbs)
1.7 kg
(3.7 lbs)
535 mm
(21.1 in)
480 mm
(18.9 in)
405 mm
(15.9 in)
251 mm
(9.8 in)
300 mm
(11.8 in)
240 mm
(9.4 in)
156 mm
(6.1 in)
170 mm
(6.7 in)
303 mm
(11.9 in)
22.7 kg
(50 lbs)
22.7 kg
(50 lbs)
22.7 kg
(50 lbs)
NOTE:
Container dimensions in Table 1 are the measurements inside the container.
2.2.1.2 Acceptable Cardboard Lettertainers
Cardboard Lettertainers are an alternative single-use container option for Short and Long (S/L) Addressed Admail
and Publications Mail items.
Customers can purchase Cardboard Lettertainers from Canada Post online at canadapost.ca/obc (product code:
241560) or directly from participating manufacturers.
Cardboard Lettertainers must meet all requirements outlined in this guide.
Visit canadapost.ca/mailpreparation for more information on Cardboard Lettertainers.
2.2.1.3 Acceptable Customer-Supplied Cardboard Boxes
Customer-supplied cardboard boxes are acceptable for Short and Long (S/L) and Oversize (O/S) Addressed Admail
and Publications Mail items.
Customer-supplied cardboard boxes must:
• meet the requirements outlined in this guide
• have lids and be sturdy to withstand handling during processing
• not exceed the dimensions outlined in Table 2.
Table 2: Cardboard Box Specifications
TYPE OF
MAIL ITEMS
Short and Long (S/L)
Oversize (O/S)
LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT MAXIMUM WEIGHT
(INCLUDING MAIL)
535 mm
(21.1 in)
405 mm
(15.9 in)
251 mm
(9.8 in)
240 mm
(9.4 in)
156 mm
(6.1 in)
303 mm
(11.9 in)
22.7 kg
(50 lbs)
22.7 kg
(50 lbs)
NOTE:
Dimensions in Table 2 are the measurements inside the cardboard box.
2.2.2 ACCEPTABLE SHIPPING UNITS (MONOTAINERS AND PALLETS)
Monotainers and pallets (also referred to as skids) are acceptable shipping units for containers (see Table 3 and
Table 4).
Use of monotainers or pallets is optional.
Shipping units are used to group containers intended for one Order (Statement of Mailing) or bound for the same
destination (e.g., all mail items for Vancouver arrive on one pallet). This reduces the handling and helps ensure
timely delivery.
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