Mark means shipping mark.

Mark is a transliterated noun, generally pronounced as mài tóu, which is the transliteration of the "mark" head. The mark refers to the meaning of a trademark; the second refers to the mark that is marked on the packaging of goods with words, graphics and symbols to identify one batch of goods as different from another. A mark is a transportation mark. It usually consists of a simple geometric figure and some letters, numbers and simple words. Its function is to make the goods easily identifiable by relevant personnel during the loading, unloading, transportation and storage processes to prevent mis-delivery or mis-shipment. .

The content of the mark as a transportation mark includes the consignee code; the name of the destination port (place); the reference number (letter of credit number, contract number); the number of pieces, batch number, etc. In addition, some marks also include the place of origin, contract number, license number, volume and weight, etc. The contents of transportation signs vary from complex to simplified and shall be agreed upon by the buyer and seller based on the characteristics and specific requirements of the goods.

The functions of the mark are listed as follows:

The mark in foreign trade is to facilitate the identification of goods and prevent the wrong goods from being sent. It usually consists of a model, a graphic or the abbreviation of the receiving unit, the port of destination, and the number of pieces. Or batch number, etc. Its function is to make the goods easily identifiable by relevant personnel during the loading, unloading, transportation, and storage processes to prevent wrong delivery. For shippers and manufacturers, shipping marks are convenient for management, statistics, reasonable calculation of weight and volume, and transportation arrangements to prevent errors.

The supervisors such as commodity inspection, customs, etc. can also be clearly identified, making it easier to supervise goods according to batches and inspect and release them. For the carrier, from warehousing to delivery and transportation transfer, sea and air combined transportation to the destination port, it is convenient and fast to check the delivery according to the mark prompts. This is especially important when bulk cargo is mixed. The consignee can know the contents just by looking at the outer box, and can quickly enter the circulation process without opening the box. The consignee usually only looks at the side mark.