Multimodal Dangerous Goods Form in IMDG Code has a section “Shipping marks” in box 14.

Box 14 is the field where shipper has to fill in mandatory dangerous goods description as required by chapter 5.4 of IMDG Code.

Shipping marks means marks or description which can be used to identify the packages, this can be LOT number, Batch Number, Pallet Number, quantity by weight, consignee details, origin of goods, manufacturing date other identifications etc. Shipping marks are more useful when cargo is sent by LCL consolidation for easy identification.

Shipping marks are different for Loose General Cargo, Groupage Cargo, Full Loads. Do not confuse shipping marks with marks required by IMDG Code which is to be displayed on the packages.

Marking in IMDG Code includes display below on packages

1. UN Number
2. Proper Shipping Name (technical name when required)
3. Marine Pollutant mark
4. Limited Quantities mark
5. Excepted Quantities mark
6. Lithium Battery mark

For more information refer to chapter 5.4 of IMDG Code & Recommendation No. 15 Simpler Shipping Marks – The United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT)