Handling Mark

Handling Mark is a type of operational instruction symbol on export transport packaging, used to remind handlers, loaders, and warehouse staff of precautions during handling, loading/unloading, and storage, such as 'This Side Up', 'Fragile', 'Keep Dry', and 'Center of Gravity'. It is usually composed of graphics and simple text, does not include main mark information such as consignee or destination, and is not part of the main mark or side mark. Its main use scenario is during transportation, warehousing, and loading/unloading to help operators handle goods correctly and prevent damage. Precautions include: handling marks should be clear, firm, and moisture-resistant, using internationally recognized symbols or bilingual Chinese-English text; they cannot replace the main mark and must be used together with it; for dangerous goods, they must also comply with specific marking requirements under international dangerous goods regulations. The difference from the Shipping Mark is that the shipping mark is used to identify cargo ownership and destination, while the handling mark only provides operational guidance. The difference from the Warning Mark is that the warning mark emphasizes personal safety risks, while the handling mark focuses on cargo protection.