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Mail Preparation and
Presortation Guide
Unaddressed Admail
Effective January 13, 2014
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Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail
IMPORTANT UPDATES
Any description of change is provided for reference and convenience purposes only. The
description of change does not form part of the Agreement between the Customer and Canada
Post.
Customers should ensure they are using the most current version of the Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide,
including all amendments and other applicable documents, which are posted on the Canada Post website. See in
particular, canadapost.ca/postalservices for key support documents.
Important Updates:
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
LOCATION
Revision v1.1 Posted on April 16, 2014 Effective on April 16, 2014
Updates made for bundling and strapping.
Section 3.1.1 Bundling
Section 3.1.2 Strapping
Amendment v1.0 Posted on November 15, 2013 Effective on January 13, 2014
Removed refernce to Presortation software.
Section 2.1 Postal Code
Clarified all bundles must contain equal quantities except the last bundle.
Section 3.1.1 Bundling
Clarified that double strapping is required when not using single mechanically-applied Section 3.1.2 Strapping
strapping.
Removed reference to EST SOM Only tool being discontinued on January 13, 2014. Section 3.3 Complete the Unaddressed
Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) (Step 3)
Clarified that the Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) is only required when using a
manual Order (Statement of Mailing).
Section 3.3 Complete the Unaddressed
Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) (Step 3)
Reminder of 2013 Updates:
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
LOCATION
Revision v1.2 Posted on July 22, 2013 Effective on July 22, 2013
Updated bundle height from 100 mm to 152.4 mm (4 to 6 inches).
Table 1: Unaddressed Admail key
requirements
Householder Counts now referred to as Urban and Rural Delivery Area Counts. Section 2.2 Urban and rural delivery area
counts and maps
Double-Strapping is no longer mandatory.
Section 3.1.2 Strapping
Revision v1.1 Posted on December 14, 2012 Effective on January 14, 2013
An Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) is not required when the Fully Featured (EST Section 3.3
online or EST 2.0), Precision Targeter application and Express Order Entry versions are
used.
NOTE : This amendment updates the July 22, 2013 version 1.2 guide.
When there is an amendment or a revision to the document, the version number will be modified as follows:
• an amendment increases the first digit in the version (e.g., version 2.0, 3.0)
• a revision increases the second digit in the version (e.g., version 1.1, 1.2)
• the version number restarts at 1.0 every January of a given year.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Unaddressed Admail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Who should use this Guide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 What is mail preparation for Unaddressed Admail?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Key requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Postal Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Urban and rural delivery area counts and maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2.1 Urban and rural delivery area counts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2.2 Urban and rural delivery area maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2.2.1 FSA maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2.2.2 Route maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 National Presortation Schematic (Non-Lettermail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.4 Delivery modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.5 Electronic Shipping Tools (EST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.6 Mailing and distribution plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Steps for Preparing Unaddressed Admail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 Place the mail items in equivalent-sized bundles (Step 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1.1 Bundling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1.2 Strapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Place the bundles in containers (Step 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2.1 Types of containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2.1.1 Canada Post-supplied hardsided containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2.1.2 Flexipack pouches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2.1.3 Customer-supplied containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3 Complete the Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) (Step 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.4 Label the containers (Step 4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.4.1 Label information requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.4.2 Producing labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.4.3 Special instructions for producing labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.4.4 Customer-generated label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.4.5 Labelling hardsided containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4.6 Labelling customer-supplied containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.5 Make up and label monotainers and pallets (Step 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.5.1 Using the NPS to make up monotainers and pallets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.5.2 Labelling monotainers and pallets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4 Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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UNADDRESSED ADMAIL
1 OVERVIEW
1.1 Who should use this Guide?
This guide explains how to prepare an Unaddressed Admail mailing for deposit to Canada Post.
Please ensure you are using the most recent version of this guide and other support documents that detail our
requirements, qualifications, terms and conditions, and pricing. These documents are available online at
canadapost.ca/postalservices.
It is your obligation to meet all the requirements outlined in your Customer Agreement.
NOTE 1: Some words and expressions used in this document have a specific meaning. Please refer to Section 1
Definitions of the General Terms and Conditions for the definition of specific terms referenced
throughout this document and the Agreement.
2: The figures throughout this document are examples for illustration purposes only.
1.2 What is mail preparation for Unaddressed Admail?
Mail preparation is the process of bundling mail items securely, placing them in Canada Post supplied hardsided
containers, Flexipack pouches, or customer-supplied boxes pre-approved by Canada Post, and labelling the
containers with the urban or rural delivery facility where the containers will be delivered.
1.3 Key requirements
To qualify as Unaddressed Admail:
• the mail items must be mailed in Canada for delivery in Canada
• the mail items must meet all Canada Post requirements outlined in the Unaddressed Admail Agreement.
Consult the Unaddressed Admail Customer Guide and other applicable documents outlined in the
Unaddressed Admail Agreement (see Section 4 Additional Resources).
Table 1: Unaddressed Admail key requirements
Minimum volume per deposit* (see
Section 2.5 Electronic Shipping Tools (EST)
for more information)
KEY REQUIREMENTS
The minimum volume for distribution is:
• the complete distribution of a given route; or
• the complete distribution to only houses, apartments, farms, businesses, or any
combination, on a given route.
When mailing to more than one route:
• less than full coverage of a given route is permitted, however these items will be
delivered until depleted (in no particular order).
It is the customer’s responsibility to provide the necessary quantities declared on the
order and required for distribution. Canada Post will not be liable for shortages between
volumes declared and volume inducted. Distribution information is available through the
Householder Count Data. Visit canadapost.ca/uasupportdocuments.
In some cases, a Letter Carrier route may cover more than one Forward Sortation Area
(FSA). This is referred to as a “split walk”. Customers may choose which FSA within the
split walk they wish to have covered by using the “Fully Featured” (EST Online or
Electronic Shipping Tools 2.0) option, or by indicating the selected FSA on the
Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip when using a manual Order (Statement of Mailing).
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Maximum items per bundle • 200 items and must not exceed 152.4 mm (6 inches) in bundle height (see
Section 3.1.1 Bundling for additional information)
• The mailing must be bundled in equal amounts except the last bundle for each
Delivery Facility, which may be smaller (the Residue bundle).
Maximum bundle height • 152.4 mm (6 inches) for mailings with items weighing less than 500 g
• For delivery by Non-Letter Carrier Routes ONLY: 200 mm (8 inches) in bundle height
for mailings with items weighing 500 g–1,000 g.
Container requirements • Customer-supplied containers [including cardboard boxes not exceeding
535 mm (length) x 251 mm (width) x 303 mm (depth)]
• Lettertainers
• Flats tubs (used for Oversize (O/S) Unaddressed Admail items only)
• Small Flexipack pouches 241558**
• Large Flexipack pouches 241559**
• Brick-piled on customer-supplied pallets, Canada Post reusable plastic pallets or in
monotainers; refer to the Brick-piling Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide at
canadapost.ca/mailpreparation.
Labelling Canada Post supplied
hardsided containers and
customer-supplied containers
(including boxes)
Levels of consolidation for
Monotainers/Pallets
KEY REQUIREMENTS
• Service type
• Number of containers
• Delivery facility
• Delivery start date
• NPS routing.
• Urban Delivery Facility/Rural Delivery Facility – NPS Level 1
• City – NPS Level 2
• Distribution Centre Facility (DCF) – NPS Level 3
• Forward Consolidation Point (FCP) – NPS Level 4.
Label • Canada Post-produced: white with black ink
• Customer-produced: white with black ink.
* The most current Householder (Householder Counts) data available must be used.
** Customers may use the new Unaddressed Admail Flexipack pouches for mailings deposited directly at a Delivery
Installation and which do not require transportation, or for mailings consolidated at the Delivery Facility level 1 (NPS) which
are inducted at a drop-off location.
2 BEFORE YOU START
This section explains basic information on Postal Codes OM , householder counts, maps, the National Presortation
Schematic (NPS), Delivery Modes, Electronic Shipping Tools (EST), and the mailing and distribution plans that are
required to prepare Unaddressed Admail mailings.
2.1 Postal Code
The Postal Code is a six-character alphanumeric code in the form of ANA NAN, in which "A" represents a letter
of the alphabet, and "N" represents a number. It is an integral part of every postal address in Canada, and was
designed to help sort mail, both mechanically and manually.
The Postal Code is made up of two segments, as shown in Figure 1:
1. The first three characters (ANA) represent the Forward Sortation Area (FSA), a geographical region, and
2. The last three characters (NAN) represent the Local Delivery Unit (LDU), a specific city block or rural
community.
NOTE: Rural areas are identified by a zero in the FSA (e.g., M0L 3K2).
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Figure 1: Postal code segments
FSA
LDU
For more detailed information, please visit Section 5 of Addressing Guidelines in the Canada Postal Guide.
2.2 Urban and rural delivery area counts and maps
2.2.1 URBAN AND RURAL DELIVERY AREA COUNTS
Information about the delivery areas served by Canada Post’s delivery offices is segmented into the number of
houses, apartments, farms and business points of call that help customers determine the number of items
needed for their mailing.
The national database of Householder Counts is available on CD-ROM or by download from a secured Canada
Post FTP site on a 12-month subscription basis, which includes monthly updates. Visit canadapost.ca/data for
Individual Householder Counts, which are available free of charge.
For information on Data Products, visit the Canada Post Address Management web page at canadapost.ca/data
or send an email to data.targetingsolutions@canadapost.ca or contact a Canada Post Representative at
1-800-363-3459.
2.2.2 URBAN AND RURAL DELIVERY AREA MAPS
2.2.2.1 FSA maps
The FSA Maps identify the specific geographic boundaries for every FSA in Canada. The maps will assist in
determining sales territories, plan coverage for a direct mail campaign, or study new locations for a retail store or
business. Visit canadapost.ca/cpc2/addrm/hh/default-e.asp to view the FSA Maps online.
2.2.2.2 Route maps
Urban and Rural Delivery Area Maps provide the actual routes (walks), covered by the Letter Carriers. This is
particularly useful for targeting local neighbourhoods. Refer to Section 4.1.1.1 Electronic Shipping Tools (EST) of
Unaddressed Admail – Customer Guide for more information. Visit canadapost.ca/cpc2/addrm/hh/defaulte.asp
to view the Letter Carrier Walk Maps online.
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Figure 2:
2.3 National Presortation Schematic (Non-Lettermail)
The National Presortation Schematic (NPS) has two schematics: for Lettermail and Non-Lettermail. For
Unaddressed Admail, use the Non-Lettermail NPS.
The Non-Lettermail National Presortation Schematic (NPS) is a set of tables that indicates how to consolidate mail
through Canada Post’s mail distribution network, beginning with the FSA.
The NPS is used as a consolidation tool for all Canada Post Communication products. The NPS has four levels of
access:
• Level 1 – Delivery Facility
• Level 2 – City
• Level 3 – Distribution Consolidation Facility (DCF), and
• Level 4 – Forward Consolidation Schematic (FCP).
Following the NPS levels of access is key to the consolidation of Unaddressed Admail (as shown in Figure 3).
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Figure 3: Illustration of the NPS
FSA LEVEL 1
DELIVERY FACILITY
LEVEL 2
CITY
CONSOLIDATION
LEVEL 3
DISTRIBUTION
CENTRE
FACILITY
(DCF)
LEVEL 4
FORWARD
CONSOLIDATION
POINT
(FCP)
K2S
K0A
K2S 1A0
STITTSVILLE ON
K0A 9Z0
OTTAWA ON
DCF
K7K
K7L
K7M
K7N
K7P
K7L 1X0
KINGSTON ON
STN MAIN
K7M 5E0
KINGSTON ON
STN A
K7L 1X0
KINGSTON ON
K0H 9Z0
KINGSTON ON
DCF
K0A 9Z0
OTTAWA ON
FWD
K0H
K1P
K1R
K2P
K1L
K1M
K1N
K1G 2C0
OTTAWA ON
LCD CENTRETOWN
K1L 5A0
OTTAWA ON
STN VANIER
K1G 0A0
OTTAWA ON
NOTE: Canada Post updates the National Presortation Schematic (NPS) monthly. The NPS sample illustrations
may not reflect the current NPS. To receive optimal service, customers must use the current version of
the NPS.
To avoid delays and extra handling charges, the current version of the National Presortation Schematic must be
used. It is available at canadapost.ca/nps on the Canada Post website.
2.4 Delivery modes
A Delivery Mode refers to the methods of delivery. Examples of Delivery Modes are:
• Letter Carrier Route (LC)
• Call For (CF)
• Direct (DIR)
• General Delivery (GD)
• Rural Route (RR)
• Lock Boxes (PO Box)
• Suburban Services (SS)
• Motorized Route (MR).
2.5 Electronic Shipping Tools (EST)
Customers have the option of using either the EST Online version, Precision Targeter, or the EST 2.0 version of the
Electronic Shipping Tools (EST). The EST 2.0 can be downloaded to the prepared Order (Statement of Mailing).
The EST software is free of charge and can be accessed through the Business segment of the Canada Post
website at canadapost.ca/newuser. Customers must register once in the Business segment of the website to
access the EST. For technical enquiries, customers can call the Technical Help Line at
1-866-511-0546.
NOTE:
Customers are required to provide a copy of the Order (Statement of Mailing) to an authorized Canada
Post representative at deposit sites at the time of mailing or before transporting the items directly to a
local deposit location. An Order (Statement of Mailing) must be properly completed and transmitted
prior to drop-off of the mailing. A copy of the Order (Statement of Mailing) must accompany the first
deposit of the mailing.
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2.6 Mailing and distribution plans
Before preparing the mailing, a distribution plan is provided when EST is used, or a mailing plan [for manual
Orders (Statements of Mailing)]. These plans will guide the number of containers for each delivery facility and the
labelling.
When preparing Orders (Statement of Mailings) using EST, a distribution plan will be generated, regardless of the
number of destinations for the mailing.
When preparing Orders (Statements of Mailing) manually, a mailing plan must be prepared. Any format can be
used as long as the following information is included:
• Customer name
• Customer account number
• Order (Statement of Mailing) serial number
• control number(s) of each Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) in the mailing (there may be more than
one Unaddressed ADS for a Delivery Facility, depending on the nature of the mailing, see Section 3.3
Complete the Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) (Step 3) for more information)
• Postal Code of the Delivery Facility listed on each Unaddressed ADS
• volumes forwarded to each Delivery Facility.
An Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) is only required when using a Manual Order (Statement of Mailing)
NOTE:
Contract prices cannot be accessed using a manual Order (Statement of Mailing). Manual Orders
(Statements of Mailing) containing Contract prices will be subject to applicable Non-Contract prices
upon deposit. The applicable volume, however, will still count toward the annual volume commitment
when mailings are deposited at a Receipt Verification Unit (RVU).
3 STEPS FOR PREPARING UNADDRESSED ADMAIL
Mail that has met all the requirements for Unaddressed Admail (see Section 1.3 Key requirements) goes through
up to five steps for mail preparation:
1. Place the mail items in equivalent-sized bundles (Step 1).
2. Place the bundles in containers (Step 2).
3. Complete the Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) (Step 3).
4. Label the containers (Step 4) – Correct labelling ensures that mail is sent to the correct Delivery Facility.
5. Make up and label monotainers and pallets (Step 5) – Monotainers and pallets make it much easier to
move the mail because it reduces the amount of handling and ensures the complete mailing arrives
simultaneously at any one destination.
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3.1 Place the mail items in equivalent-sized bundles (Step 1)
3.1.1 BUNDLING
A “bundle” describes a number of mail items secured together. Unaddressed Admail items, including inserts and
samples, must be bundled securely to prevent breakage during handling or while in transit to the delivery facility
responsible for delivery.
Each Delivery Facility targeted by your mailing will receive at least one bundle. Use the distribution plan generated
by Canada Post Electronic Shipping Tools (EST) or Precision Targeter as a reference.
The mailing must be bundled in equal amounts. Each bundle is not to exceed the heights specified below. All
bundles should contain equal quantities, except the last bundle of a mailing for each Delivery Facility which may
be smaller and is referred to as the Residue bundle.
The maximum height of a bundle will vary depending on the weight of the item as shown below. The maximum
height takes precedence over the number of items.
Table 2: Bundling specifications
WEIGHT CATEGORIES
Items weighing less than
500 g (17.6 oz)
Items weighing 500 g to
1,000 g (17.6 - 35.3 oz)
• Single strapping is acceptable when using elastic bands for bundles that are placed in hardsided containers or
customer supplied boxes. The elastic strip gauge must be a minimum of 0.5 cm wide and strong enough to
prevent breakage during handling or while in transit. It is recommended, but not mandatory, to have the
strapping applied to the shorter dimension of the bundle.
3.1.2 STRAPPING
Applicable to items delivered
by Letter Carriers and Non-
Letter Carriers.
Applicable to items delivered
by Non-Letter Carriers.
MAX. HEIGHT OF EACH
BUNDLE
MAX. NUMBER OF ITEMS PER
BUNDLE
15.24 cm (6 in) 200 items
20.0 cm (8 in) 200 items
Each bundle must be secured to prevent breaking open during handling or while in transit. Single strapping is
acceptable with Standard and Oversize (O/S) items when using plastic strapping material or elastic bands. Double
strapping of bundles is recommended when using strings or manually-applied plastic straps.
Figure 4: Examples of single-strapping and double-strapping
3.2 Place the bundles in containers (Step 2)
All items in a single mailing must be deposited in Canada Post supplied hardsided containers, Flexipack pouches,
customer-supplied containers (including boxes) pre-approved by Canada Post, or brick-piled (please refer to the
Brick-piling Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide at canadapost.ca/mailpreparation).
Unaddressed Admail must be placed in one or more containers for each Delivery Facility.
The weight of each container (the container plus the mailing) must not exceed 22.7 kg (50 lb).
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3.2.1 TYPES OF CONTAINERS
Three types of containers can be used for the movement of Unaddressed Admail through Canada Post’s mail
distribution network:
• Canada Post supplied hardsided containers (lettertainers and flats tubs)
• Customer-supplied containers [including cardboard boxes not exceeding 535 mm (length) x 251 mm (width)
x 303 mm (depth)]
• Flexipack pouches
The supply of Canada Post equipment is dependent on conditions and availability. In instances where Canada
Post equipment is not available, Canada Post pre-approved customer-supplied containers (e.g.: cardboard boxes)
and/or pallets must be used.
NOTE: Customers may access Canada Post equipment, when available, by contacting the National Equipment
Container Facility (NECF) order desk by phone at 905-565-0480, by fax at 905-564-6830, by email at
necf@canadapost.ca or through a Regional Equipment Coordinator. Canada Post equipment may only
be used for mailings of Canada Post products, services or shipments. The equipment remains the
exclusive property of Canada Post and is not permitted for personal use. The customer is responsible to
ensure the equipment remains in good condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
When targeting multiple delivery facilities in a mailing, customers may vary the type of containers used (hardsided
containers, boxes, Flexipack pouches or brick-piled pallets), provided the same type of container is used for each
delivery facility.
3.2.1.1 Canada Post-supplied hardsided containers
There are two types of hardsided containers: lettertainers and flats tubs.
1. Lettertainers (as shown in Figure 5) may be used for Standard and Oversize (O/S) Unaddressed Admail
items.
2. Flats tubs (as shown in Figure 6) must be used for Oversize (O/S) Unaddressed Admail items only.
The maximum weight of a hardsided container (including the container and lid) and its contents cannot exceed
22.7 kg (50 lb).
All containers must be deposited with lids, except for containers prepared in a Level 1 (Delivery Facility or a Rural
Delivery Facility) monotainer. These may be nested and deposited without lids. It is recommended that
monotainers be covered with cardboard to protect the load, unless other local arrangements have been made
with a Canada Post Representative.
Figure 5: Lettertainer (may be used for Standard and Oversize (O/S) Unaddressed Admail items)
Figure 6: Flats tub (for Oversize (O/S) Unaddressed Admail items only)
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Table 3 lists the specifications for hardsided containers.
Table 3: Hardsided container specifications
TYPE OF CONTAINER WEIGHT LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT MAX WEIGHT
(INCLUDING
CONTAINER)
Lettertainer 1.8 kg 535 mm (21.06 in) 251 mm (9.8 in) 156 mm (6.1 in) 22.7 kg (50 lb)
Flats Tub 1.7 kg 405 mm (15.9 in) 240 mm (9.4 in) 303 mm (11.9 in) 22.7 kg (50 lb)
Hardsided container fill requirements
All containers are to be filled as much as possible, without exceeding 22.7 kg. There are no minimum fill
requirements when hard-sided containers are used.
To maximize the use of container fill, for uneven bundles, items can be placed width wise or length wise in the
container. When preparing containers, ensure items do not exceed the maximum height.
NOTE: The minimum fill requirement for hardsided containers nested without lids is 50% of the container's
capacity.
3.2.1.2 Flexipack pouches
Two types of Flexipack pouches can be used for the movement of mail (as shown in Table 4):
• small Flexipack pouches (241558)
• large Flexipack pouches (241559).
Table 4: Unaddressed Admail Flexipack pouch specifications
TYPE WEIGHT LENGTH WIDTH MAX WEIGHT
(INCLUDING POUCHES)
Small Flexipack
N/A 406 mm (16 in) 305 mm (12 in) 6 kg (13 lb)
Pouches
Large Flexipack
Pouches
N/A 610 mm (24 in) 483 mm (19 in) 11 kg (24 lb)
3.2.1.3 Customer-supplied containers
Canada Post must pre-approve the use of other containers. Such containers must, at minimum, meet the
following guidelines:
• are sturdy, i.e., able to withstand normal handling during processing (sorting with other containers,
transporting, opening, emptying, etc.)
• made from non-toxic and environmentally friendly materials
• have a dimension of 535 mm (length) x 251 mm (width) x 303 mm (depth), to ensure the container can easily
be handled and transported by Canada Post equipment
• have a maximum weight that does not exceed 22.7 kg (50 lb) for a box or a customer-supplied container
• must be labelled to Canada Post requirements
• are disposable (since they cannot be returned)
• do not resemble containers that are commonly used for disposal or recycling (e.g., garbage bags,
recycling bins)
• have removed any other labels containing addressing information.
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3.3 Complete the Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) (Step 3)
An Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) is only required when using a manual Order (Statement of Mailing) as
the various Electronic Shipping Tools applications automatically generate labels that replace the ADS.
The Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS), (as shown in Figure 7), serves to identify the mailing and is attached
to the Residue bundle for each Delivery Facility. It includes the specific delivery instructions, including the selected
Forward Sortation Area (FSA) and route numbers.
If the Order (Statement of Mailing) is submitted manually (instead of using EST), the completed Unaddressed ADS
for each Delivery Facility must be back stamped with the RVU stamp by the Receipt Verification Unit (RVU) or the
office stamp by the Corporate Retail Counter or the Corporate Retail Counter barcoded label must be attached
before the customer attaches Part 3 to the Residue Bundle. Part 3 of the Unaddressed ADS is proof of payment
by the Delivery Facility.
Figure 7: Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip, Form #40-076-527
Unaddressed Admail
Delivery Slip
Customer Identification
Identification du client
Customer Name Nom Customer/Acct No. du client N˚ du client/compte
Feuille de dépôt
Médiaposte sans adresse
Delivery Instructions
Delivery Office Address
Upon receipt
Sur réception or/ou
Instructions de livraison
Adresse du bureau de livraison
Delivery Premier jour
Start Date
Year Année Month Mois Day Jour
Mailed by
(Name and complete address)
Expédié par
(nom et adresse complète)
Customer/Acct No.
N˚ du client/compte
FSA(s), Delivery Mode(s)
and Number(s)
RTA, mode(s) de
livraison et numéro(s)
All FSAs, Delivery Modes and Numbers
Tous les RTA, modes de livraison et numéros
Indicate specific FSA(s), Delivery Mode(s) and Number(s): Précisez les RTA, les modes de livraison et numéros :
Title of mail piece
Titre de l’article
Version
specific
Version
spécifique
40-076-527 (07-09)
Statement of
Mailing No.
Weight per
item (g)
Number of
containers
N˚ de déclaration
de dépôt
Poids par
article (g)
Nombre de
conteneurs
Office of payment Bureau de paiement
Coverage - Indicate if delivery required to: Couverture - Indiquez le mode de distribution :
Houses
Apartments
Farms
Businesses
Domiciles
Appartements
Fermes
Commerces
Items per Articles par Number of Nombre des articles Size Selection
Dimensions
bundle
liasse
residue items résiduaires
Standard Up to
Oversize 1 Up to
Oversize 2 Up to
30.5 X 15.24 cm (12” X 6”) 30.5 X 22.85 cm (12” X 9”) 35.56 X 28 cm (14” X 11”)
Number of Nombre de Total Number Nombre total
Standard Jusqu’à
Surdimensionné 1 Jusqu’à Surdimensionné 2 Jusqu’à
bundles
liasses
of items des articles
30,5 cm X 15,24 cm
30,5 cm X 22,85 cm
35,56 cm X 28 cm
(12 po X 6 po)
(12 po X 9 po)
(14 po X 11 po)
FOR CPC USE ONLY
À L’USAGE DE LA SCP SEULEMENT
Receipt - Office of Delivery Réception - Bureau de livraison
Delivery completed Livraison complétée
Signature
Date
Time Heure
Signature
Date
0 000 000 000
Mailer Copy Copie de l'expéditeur
1
There are three parts to the Unaddressed ADS:
• Part 1: Mailer copy – The customer keeps the first page of the Unaddressed ADS for their files.
• Part 2: Attach to the Statement of Mailing – When the mailing is for 10 or fewer Delivery Facilities and
EST is not used, the second page of the Unaddressed ADS must be stapled to the back of the SOM (see
Section 2.6 Mailing and distribution plans for more information). If a Manifest is used, Part 2 of the
Unaddressed ADS for the files may also be kept.
• Part 3: Insert in the last container for each Delivery Facility – Attach the third page of the Unaddressed
ADS to the Residue bundle, which is placed in the last container for each Delivery Facility. For example, if 40
containers are being sent to a Delivery Facility, the Residue bundle can be inserted with the Unaddressed ADS
attached in the container labelled as 40 of 40.
3.4 Label the containers (Step 4)
All containers must be labelled to their destination based on the Householder Counts available on CD-ROM or on
the Canada Post website at canadapost.ca/cpc2/addrm/hh/default-e.asp or the NPS (Level 1 – Delivery Facility). If
EST is used, container labels are generated automatically. Correct labelling of containers ensures that mail is
directed to the correct Delivery Facility.
When using Canada Post hardsided containers, labels must be placed in the label holder before depositing at a
Canada Post facility.
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3.4.1 LABEL INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
Container labels must be bilingual and include the service name (Unaddressed Admail). The label serves to
identify the Delivery Facility; the mailing; and the service requirements. The following information is required:
• Mailed by: Indicate the name and mailing address of the company preparing the mailing for deposit with
Canada Post
• Mailed on behalf of: The name and mailing address of the company that owns the mail item
• Delivery Facility: The name of the Canada Post Delivery Facility as defined in the Canada Post Householder
counts information available on CD-ROM or on the Canada Post website at canadapost.ca/cpc2/addrm/hh/
default-e.asp, or the NPS Level 1
• Number of containers: Indicate the number of containers going to the same Delivery Facility in the format
provided (e.g., 2 of 3 means that the container is the second of three containers for the Delivery Facility)
• Delivery start date: Indicate the date that delivery is to begin.
3.4.2 PRODUCING LABELS
Depending on the customer’s preference, there are three options for producing labels. They can be:
• generated automatically when using the “Fully Featured” (EST Online or Electronic Shipping Tools 2.0),
Precision Targeter application and “Express Order Entry” version at the time of mailing
• prepared manually using Canada Post supplied labels; or
• created using Canada Post supplied blank labels.
To order labels, contact the Canada Post Customer Relationship Network (1-888-550-6333 or 1-800-260-7678)
and use the label form number to order labels. The label form numbers are listed in Table 5.
Table 5: Unaddressed Admail, form numbers for labels
DESCRIPTION FORM NUMBER ORDERING INFORMATION
Peel-Off Label (supplied by
Canada Post)
Continuous Self-adhesive
Label
Self-adhesive labels can be affixed to customer-supplied containers such as boxes.
NOTE: Large-volume mailers may choose between producing labels individually or in continuous strips (1 up,
2 up, etc.) as best suited to the intended overprinting process.
3.4.3 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRODUCING LABELS
Labels must fit (or be folded to fit) into label holders and be easily extracted from the label holders. For customersupplied
containers, place labels in the same location on each container: on the top or the side of the container.
3.4.4 CUSTOMER-GENERATED LABEL
#33-086-523 (99-12) LVM/GEC (white stock with routing
detail printed in black ink); #33-086-723 LVM/GEC (white
stock with routing detail printed in black ink)
#34-099-120 (00-07) LVM/GEC (white stock with black ink)
Order from the Canada Post
Customer Relationship Network
1-888-550-6333
1-800-260-7678 or online at
canadapost.ca/obc
If using the Unaddressed Admail Peel Off Label (#33-086-523 [as shown in Figure 8] or #33-086-723 [as shown
in Figure 9]), simply detach the tractor feed and insert the label into the label holder without removing the
adhesive label from the protective backing (as shown in Figure 8).
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Figure 8: Label #33-086-523
Tractor Feed
When using the Unaddressed Admail
adhesive label (# 33-086-523), simply
detach the tractor feed and insert the label
into the label holder.
Do not remove adhesive label from the
protective backing.
Self-adhesive labels such as label #33-086-723 (Figure 9) can be affixed to customer-supplied containers such as
boxes.
Figure 9: Label #33-086-723
C8000001292
0000000
0000000 ABC COMPANY LTD
123 MAIN ST
HOMETOWN NF A1A 9Z9
ABC COMPANY LTD
3.4.5 LABELLING HARDSIDED CONTAINERS
The Unaddressed Admail label must be completed (Form #33-086-523 or #33-086-723) and placed in the label
holder for each container.
3.4.6 LABELLING CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED CONTAINERS
The Unaddressed Admail adhesive label must be completed (Form #33-086-523 or #33-086-723) and affixed to
each container or Flexipack pouch. Place the label on the top or the side and in the same location of each
container. For Flexipack pouches, affix the labels on the designated labelling area on each pouch.
3.5 Make up and label monotainers and pallets (Step 5)
Use of monotainers or pallets is optional for Unaddressed Admail, but Canada Post encourages the consolidation
of customer-supplied containers (including boxes), Flexipack pouches, or Canada Post supplied hardsided
containers by using monotainers or pallets. (Monotainers are preferable for consolidating Flexipack pouches).
When pallets are used to consolidate Flexipack pouches, Gaylord-type packaging must be used to stabilize the
pallets.
A monotainer (as shown in Figure 10) is a large, collapsible, steel-frame container provided by Canada Post.
During peak periods, such as Christmas, the number of monotainers requested may not be available.
Monotainers and pallets maintain the integrity of the mail items that are placed on one Order (Statement of
Mailing) or intended for the same destination (e.g., all mail items for Vancouver arrive on one pallet). This reduces
the amount of handling and helps ensure a complete mailing arrives at its destination at the same time.
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A pallet (also referred to as a skid) is a wooden platform used for the conveyance of customer-supplied or Canada
Post supplied hardsided containers.
Mailers may use Canada Post reusable plastic pallets as a shipping unit for the following services (based on
availability):
• brick-piled Unaddressed Admail (refer to the Brick-piling Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide at
canadapost.ca/mailpreparation)
• containerized Unaddressed Admail.
Reusable plastic pallets meet all of the above requirements and are available free of charge with a minimum order
of 40 pallets. Reusable plastic pallets have economic, environmental and handling advantages over wooden
pallets.
NOTE 1: Customers may access Canada Post equipment, when available, by contacting the National Equipment
Container Facility (NECF) order desk by phone at 905-565-0480, by fax at 905-564-6830, by email at
necf@canadapost.ca or through a Regional Equipment Coordinator. Canada Post equipment may only
be used for mailings of Canada Post products, services or shipments. The equipment remains the
exclusive property of Canada Post and is not permitted for personal use. The customer is responsible to
ensure the equipment remains in good condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
2: To order reusable plastic pallets, customers must have an active Canada Post Agreement (for any
service).
Figure 10:
Monotainer Wooden Block Pallet Canada Post Reusable Plastic Pallet
Containers may be consolidated into monotainers or on pallets.
NOTE: If mailing heavier items, the weight of the load determines what is a complete pallet or monotainer: the
items, container and shipping unit combined cannot weigh more than 900 kg.
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Table 6: Monotainer and Pallet Specifications
SPECIFICATION PALLET MONOTAINER
Length
1.22 m
(48”)
1.322 m
(52”)
Width
1.02 m
(40”)
1.067 m
(42”)
Load requirements (including mail and shipping unit)
Maximum height and weight • height: 1.5 m (59”) including the height of the pallet - • height: 1.115 m (43.8”)
base and cap
• Contents may be stacked up to
• weight: 900 kg (Canada Post reusable plastic pallet
weighs 9 kg)
25 mm below the top of the
monotainer.
• weight 900 kg (monotainer
weighs 97 kg)
Minimum height and weight • mail must be at least 500 mm (excluding height of the
pallet) for 18 lettertainers or 12 flats tubs for mail
destined within the province of deposit and 75% of
the height (27 lettertainers or 18 flats tubs) for mail
destined outside the province of deposit
for brick-piled mailings, refer to the Brick-piling
Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide at
canadapost.ca/mailpreparation
Other requirements • pallets are securely fastened and structurally sound
• stretch-wrapping required three times around the
pallet as well as the pallet load
• if using wooden pallets, it is recommended that the
block design be used (see diagram in Figure 10)
• pallets must not have critical defects, i.e. exposed
nails, significant splits, missing wood, decay and
damaged/ jagged members
• top surface of the pallet must be flat and stable to
enable the mail to be safely loaded/unloaded without
tipping or sliding
• pallets must withstand temperatures of -40°C to 40°C
and severe weather conditions such as rain, snow, ice
and humidity
• should allow four-way entry by a Canada Post forklift
and two-way entry by a Canada Post hand jack (to
handle pallet with no bottom deck board obstruction)
• openings for forks shall be: a min. of 102 mm (4”)
high on opposite sides of the pallet that do not have
bottom deck boards; and a minimum of 89 mm (3.5”)
for opposite sides that have bottom deck boards
• metal strapping is not permitted
• pallets shall conform to:
ASTM - D1185 - Standard Test Methods for Pallets
and related Structures Employed in Materials
Handling and Shipping
ISO-8611 - Pallets for Materials Handling - Flat
Pallets- Part 3: Maximum working Loads
Uniform Standard for Wood Pallets by National
Wooden Pallet & Container Association (U.S.A.).
Critical dimensions of Canada
Post Corporation MHE equipment
used for handling pallets
• distance across forks: max. 686 mm (27”)
• distance between forks: min. 204 mm (8”)
• height of the lowered fork: max. 89 mm (3.5”)
• mail must fill at least 50% of
the height of the monotainer
(18 lettertainers or 12 flats
tubs) for mail destined within
the province of deposit and
75% of the height (27
lettertainers or 18 flats tubs) for
mail destined outside the
province of deposit
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3.5.1 USING THE NPS TO MAKE UP MONOTAINERS AND PALLETS
If consolidation of customer-supplied containers, Canada Post supplied hardsided containers or Flexipack pouches
using pallets or monotainers is chosen, the following illustrations show how to use the NPS for container
consolidation.
Containers may be consolidated into monotainers or onto pallets for all four levels of the NPS (as shown in
Figure 11). Flexipack pouches may be consolidated into monotainers or onto pallets for level 1 of the NPS as
shown in Table 7.
NOTE: Customers may deposit mailings that include a portion for local delivery and the remaining portion
requiring transportation; however they must be prepared in separate container(s), monotainer(s), or
pallet(s), when applicable.
Table 7: Acceptable consolidation levels for Flexipack pouches
An entire Unaddressed
Admail mailing destined
to an urban or rural area
(Level 1 NPS) - including
transportation and direct
deposits.
DIRECT DEPOSIT
(TRANSPORTATION
NOT REQUIRED)
LEVEL 1
DELIVERY
FACILITY
(NPS)
LEVEL 2
URBAN
(NPS)
LEVEL 3 DCF
(NPS)
LEVEL 4 FCP
(NPS)
Yes Yes No Yes* Yes*
Yes Yes Yes* Yes* Yes*
Yes Yes Yes* Yes* Yes*
* Acceptable when targeting rural delivery installations. Visit canadapost.ca/uasupportdocuments for a list of rural FSA.
Nesting of hardsided containers without lids
Customers preparing mailings in hardsided containers for a direct Urban Delivery Facility or a Rural Delivery
Facility (both Level 1) monotainer may nest hardsided containers without lids. It is recommended that full
monotainers be covered with cardboard to protect the load. When using pallets (Canada Post reusable plastic
pallets or wooden pallets), lids must be used and nesting of hardsided containers is not acceptable.
Figure 11: NPS levels
LEVEL 1
URBAN
DELIVERY
FACILITY/
RURAL
DELIVERY
FACILITY
LEVEL 2
CITY
LEVEL 3
DCF
LEVEL 4
FCP
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Customers that have sufficient hardsided containers or customer-supplied containers to fill a monotainer or pallet
can make an Urban Delivery Facility or a Rural Delivery Facility (both Level 1) monotainer or pallet. Customers can
also consolidate direct Urban or rural delivery facility containers using the National Presortation Schematic (NPS)
to levels 1-4. Mailings may also be containerized using Unaddressed Admail Flexipack pouches, when they are
deposited directly at a Delivery Installation and do not require transportation or when consolidated at the Delivery
Facility Level 1 (NPS) and inducted at a RVU or a Retail Outlet. Figure 12 shows the label that would be produced
when there are enough containers to fill a monotainer or pallet for K1P, K1R and K2P (see Section 3.5.2 Labelling
monotainers and pallets for more information).
Figure 12: Sample illustration of the NPS
FSA LEVEL 1
DELIVERY FACILITY
LEVEL 2
CITY
CONSOLIDATION
LEVEL 3
DISTRIBUTION
CENTRE
FACILITY
(DCF)
LEVEL 4
FORWARD
CONSOLIDATION
POINT
(FCP)
K2S
K0A
K1P
K1R
K2P
K1L
K1M
K1N
K2S 1A0
STITTSVILLE ON
K1G 2C0
OTTAWA ON
LCD CENTRETOWN
K1L 5A0
OTTAWA ON
STN VANIER
K1G 0A0
OTTAWA ON
K0A 9Z0
OTTAWA ON
DCF
K0A 9Z0
OTTAWA ON
FWD
UNADDRESSED ADMAIL
K1G 2C0
OTTAWA ON
LCD CENTRETOWN
NPS Routing
Information
If there are not enough containers to make an Urban Delivery Facility or a Rural Delivery Facility (both NPS Level 1)
monotainer or pallet, the next option is to consolidate containers for more than one Urban Delivery Facility (as
indicated by brackets of inclusion on the NPS) to make a City Consolidation (Level 2) monotainer or pallet. For
example, consolidate containers for K1P, K1R and K2P with containers for K1L, K1M and K1N (as shown in
Figure 13).
Figure 13:
FSA LEVEL 1
DELIVERY FACILITY
LEVEL 2
CITY
CONSOLIDATION
LEVEL 3
DISTRIBUTION
CENTRE
FACILITY
(DCF)
LEVEL 4
FORWARD
CONSOLIDATION
POINT
(FCP)
K2S
K0A
K1P
K1R
K2P
K1L
K1M
K1N
K2S 1A0
STITTSVILLE ON
K1G 2C0
OTTAWA ON
LCD CENTRETOWN
K1L 5A0
OTTAWA ON
STN VANIER
K1G 0A0
OTTAWA ON
K0A 9Z0
OTTAWA ON
DCF
K0A 9Z0
OTTAWA ON
FWD
UNADDRESSED ADMAIL
NPS Routing
Information
K1G 0A0
OTTAWA ON
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If there are not enough containers to meet the minimum fill requirement of a monotainer or pallet, for City
Consolidation, determine whether DCF Consolidation is permitted for the next level. If it is permitted in the NPS
Routing Information, consolidate containers with other Urban and/or Rural Delivery Facilities (as indicated by
brackets of inclusion on the NPS), to make a DCF (Level 3) monotainer or pallet. For example, consolidate
containers for K7K and K7L with those for K0H (as shown in Figure 14).
Figure 14:
FSA LEVEL 1
DELIVERY FACILITY
LEVEL 2
CITY
CONSOLIDATION
LEVEL 3
DISTRIBUTION
CENTRE
FACILITY
(DCF)
LEVEL 4
FORWARD
CONSOLIDATION
POINT
(FCP)
K2S
K0A
K2S 1A0
STITTSVILLE ON
K0A 9Z0
OTTAWA ON
DCF
K7K
K7L
K7M
K7N
K7P
K7L 1X0
KINGSTON ON
STN MAIN
K7M 5E0
KINGSTON ON
STN A
K7L 1X0
KINGSTON ON
K0H 9Z0
KINGSTON ON
DCF
K0A 9Z0
OTTAWA ON
FWD
K0H
K1P
K1R
K2P
K1L
K1M
K1N
K1G 2C0
OTTAWA ON
LCD CENTRETOWN
K1L 5A0
OTTAWA ON
STN VANIER
K1G 0A0
OTTAWA ON
UNADDRESSED ADMAIL
K0H 9Z0
KINGSTON ON
DCF
NPS Routing
Information
If DCF consolidation is not permitted or if there are not enough containers for DCF consolidation, consolidate
containers with other Urban and/or Rural Delivery Facilities (as indicated by brackets of inclusion on the NPS), to
make an FCP (Level 4) monotainer or pallet. For example, consolidate all of the above with containers for K2S and
K0A (as shown in Figure 15).
Figure 15:
FSA LEVEL 1
DELIVERY FACILITY
LEVEL 2
CITY
CONSOLIDATION
LEVEL 3
DISTRIBUTION
CENTRE
FACILITY
(DCF)
LEVEL 4
FORWARD
CONSOLIDATION
POINT
(FCP)
K2S
K0A
K2S 1A0
STITTSVILLE ON
K0A 9Z0
OTTAWA ON
DCF
K7K
K7L
K7M
K7N
K7P
K7L 1X0
KINGSTON ON
STN MAIN
K7M 5E0
KINGSTON ON
STN A
K7L 1X0
KINGSTON ON
K0H 9Z0
KINGSTON ON
DCF
K0A 9Z0
OTTAWA ON
FWD
K0H
K1P
K1R
K2P
K1L
K1M
K1N
K1G 2C0
OTTAWA ON
LCD CENTRETOWN
K1L 5A0
OTTAWA ON
STN VANIER
K1G 0A0
OTTAWA ON
UNADDRESSED ADMAIL
K0A 9Z0
OTTAWA ON FWD
NPS Routing
Information
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3.5.2 LABELLING MONOTAINERS AND PALLETS
Labelling monotainers and pallets ensures that mail is directed to the appropriate work centre within a Canada
Post facility. All pallets and monotainers must be labelled.
Each label must measure 216 mm x 279 mm (8.5 in x 11 in), have white with black lettering and must include the
following information (as shown in Figure 16):
• Service name (Unaddressed Admail)
• NPS routing information, as follows:
facility Postal Code (e.g. K0A 9Z0)
facility name (e.g., OTTAWA)
province abbreviation (e.g., ON), and
routing designation (e.g., DCF).
Figure 16 shows what information should be on a label for a monotainer or pallet.
Figure 16:
216 mm
(8.5")
length
UNADDRESSED ADMAIL
279 mm
(11")
width
Reserved for
Customer Information
K0A 9Z0
OTTAWA ON DCF
Service
Name
Facility Postal
Code
Facility Name
Routing
Designation
Province
Abbreviation
Choose a font size large enough to use the entire label. The destination plant must be visibly larger than other
information, including customer information.
Each monotainer must have at least one label [two are recommended] and each pallet must have two labels (see
Figure 17).
Figure 17: Labels attached to monotainers and pallets
Label(s)
Labels
Monotainer
Stretch-wrapped Pallet
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4 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For more information on service qualifications and requirements for Canada Post’s services, please refer to:
• Unaddressed Admail Customer Guide
For information and tools designed to assist you in preparing mailings for deposit to approved Canada Post
facilities, please refer to:
• FSA and Urban and Rural Delivery Area Maps
• Data & Targeting Solutions
• Urban and Rural Delivery Area Counts
• Electronic Shipping Tools (EST)
• Container label artwork.
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