This standard is drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This standard replaces GB/T 1836-1997 Freight containers- Coding, identification and marking. The following technical changes have been made with respect to GB/T 1836-1997:
——“Containers with reduced stacking or reduced racking strength shall have size type code marks on the front (blind end) and on the roof at either end.” is added at the end of 6.2.2.1 (see 6.2.2.1, and 6.2.2.1 of 1997 version);
——Note 2 of Figure 5 is revised to “Size and type markings on the roof and on the front end (blind end) are optional except for containers with reduced stacking and/or racking.” (see Figure 5, and Figure 5 of 1997 version);
——Table E in Annex E is modified, detailed type codes are divided into detailed type code a and detailed type code b, and tank containers are divided into pressurized tank containers (liquid and gas) and pressurized and non-pressurized tank containers (dry bulk). (See Table E in Annex E, and Table E in Annex E of 1997 edition)
This standard, by translation, is identical to ISO 6346: 1995 Freight containers- Coding, identification and marking and its amendment ISO 6346: 1995/AMD.3: 2012.
This standard was proposed by and is under the jurisdiction of SAC/TC 6 the National Technical Committee on Freight Containers of Standardization Administration of China.
The previous editions of this standard are as follows:
——GB/T 1836-1985, GB/T 1836-1997.
Freight containers - Coding, identification and marking
1 Scope
1.1 This standard specifies freight container identification system and marking, size and box type code, related marks, operation marks and marking methods.
The marks specified in this standard include mandatory marks for the presentation of the identification system for visual interpretation and optional Automatic Equipment Identification (AEI) and electronic data interchange (EDI);
1.2 This standard applies to all kinds of freight containers listed in GB/T 1413, GB/T 5338, GB/T 7392, GB/T 16563, GB/T 17274, GB/T 16564 and GB/T 17770, as well as other containers and other equipment related to containers not listed in Clause 2 of this standard.
Note: Containers marked according to previous editions of GB/T 1836 need not be re-marked.
1.3 This standard does not cover temporary operational marks of any kind, permanent marks, data plates, etc. which may be required by intergovernmental agreements, national legislation or nongovernmental organizations other than ISO.
Note: Some of the major international conventions whose container-marking requirements are not covered in this standard are as follows:
— International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC, UN/IMO 1992);
— Customs Convention on Containers 1956 and 1972;
— Customs Convention on International Movement of Goods under Cover of TIR Carnets (TIR Convention) 1959 and 1975.
This standard does not cover contents of the above.
This standard does not cover the display of technical data on tank containers (see GB/T 16563), nor does it, in any way, include identification marks or safety signs for items of cargo which may be carried in freight containers.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 1413-2008 Series 1 freight containers- Classification, dimensions and ratings
GB/T 5338-2002 Series 1 freight containers- Specification and testing - Part 1 : General cargo containers for general purposes (idt ISO 1496-1: 1990)
GB/T 7392-1998 Series 1 : Thermal containers - Specification and testing (idt ISO 1496-2: 1996)
GB/T 16563-1996 Series 1 : Tank containers for liquids, gases and pressurized dry bulk- Specification and testing (idt ISO 1496-3: 1995)
GB/T 16564-1996 Series 1: Platform and platform-based containers-Specification and testing (idt ISO 1496-5: 1991)
GB/T 17274-1998 Series 1 : Specification and testing for non-pressurized containers for dry bulk (idt ISO 1496-5: 1991)
GB/T 17770-1999 Freight containers -Air/surface (intermodal) general purpose containers - Specification and tests (idt ISO 8323: 1985)
The identification system shall consist only of the following elements, all of which shall be included:
— owner code: three Latin letters;
— equipment identifier: one Latin letter;
— serial number: six numerals;
— check digit: one numeral.
3.1.1 Owner code
The container owner’s code shall consist of three capital Latin letters, shall be unique and shall be registered with the International Container Bureau (BIC - Bureau International des Conteneurs), either through an affiliated national registration organization (see Annex G) or directly with:
Bureau Lnternational des Conteneures
167, rue de Courcelles
75017 Paris, FRANCE
3.1.2 Equipment identifier
The equipment identifier consists of one capital letter of the Latin alphabet as follows:
— U for all freight containers;
— J for detachable freight container-related equipment;
— Z for trailers and chassis.
3.1.3 Serial number
The container serial number shall consist of six Arabic numerals. If the series of significant numerals does not total six, they shall be preceded by sufficient zeroes to make up six numerals. (For example, if the series of significant numerals is 1234, the serial number is 001234.)
3.1.4 Check digit
The check digit provides a means of validating the transmission accuracy of the owner code and serial number and shall be determined as in Annex A. The check digit shall validate the owner code, equipment identifier and serial number of the container.
3.2 Identification marks
The use of marks in accordance with the identification system specified in 3.1, i.e. Owner code, equipment identifier, serial number and check digit, is mandatory for freight containers and recommended for all equipment as stated in 3.1.2. The size, shape and layout detailed in 6.1 and 6.2.1 shall be displayed as nearly as practicable, i.e. legible to the human eye.
4 Size and type codes and their associated marks
4.1 Purpose
The type and external dimensions of the container shall be identified with codes marked on the container. Only those freight containers which comply with top-handling capability and structural stacking requirements set forth in GB/T 5338, GB/T 7392, GB/T 16563, GB/T 17274 and GB/T 16564 shall be marked with size and type codes in accordance with 4.2.1 and 4.2.2.
4.2 Size and type codes
This information is mandatory for the marking of containers covered by the national standards listed in clause 2 and shall be coded as in 4.2.1 and 4.2.2.
The size and type codes, when displayed on the container, shall be used as a whole, i.e. the information shall not be broken into its component parts.
The size and type codes shall be displayed in accordance with clause 6.
4.2.1 Size code
The container size (i.e. external dimensions) shall be indicated by two characters as follows:
— First character: numeric or alphabetic character representing the length.
— Second character: numeric or alphabetic character representing the width and the height.
These two characters shall be determined in accordance with Annex D.
4.2.2 Type code
The container type and main characteristics shall be indicated by two characters as follows:
— First character: alphabetic character representing the container type.
— Second character: numeric character representing main characteristics related to the container type.
These two characters shall be selected in accordance with Annex E.
Note: For the purpose of exchanging data when indication of the main characteristics is not essential, the “type group code designation” as shown in Annex E may be used.
5 Operational marks
The marks in this section are not intended to correspond to any particular code (e.g. for use in data transmission or any other purpose). They are solely intended as markings for use on freight containers to convey certain information or give visual warnings.
Foreword I 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Identification system and its associated marks 4 Size and type codes and their associated marks 5 Operational marks 6 Physical display of marks Annex A (Normative) Determination of check digit Annex B (Normative) Symbol to denote air/surface container Annex C (Normative) Sign warning of overhead electrical danger Annex D (Normative) Size code designation Annex E (Normative) Type code designation Annex F (Normative) Height marks for containers higher than 2.6 m (8 ft 6 in) Annex G (Informative) National registration organizations affiliated with the International Container Bureau
This standard is drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This standard replaces GB/T 1836-1997 Freight containers- Coding, identification and marking. The following technical changes have been made with respect to GB/T 1836-1997:
——“Containers with reduced stacking or reduced racking strength shall have size type code marks on the front (blind end) and on the roof at either end.” is added at the end of 6.2.2.1 (see 6.2.2.1, and 6.2.2.1 of 1997 version);
——Note 2 of Figure 5 is revised to “Size and type markings on the roof and on the front end (blind end) are optional except for containers with reduced stacking and/or racking.” (see Figure 5, and Figure 5 of 1997 version);
——Table E in Annex E is modified, detailed type codes are divided into detailed type code a and detailed type code b, and tank containers are divided into pressurized tank containers (liquid and gas) and pressurized and non-pressurized tank containers (dry bulk). (See Table E in Annex E, and Table E in Annex E of 1997 edition)
This standard, by translation, is identical to ISO 6346: 1995 Freight containers- Coding, identification and marking and its amendment ISO 6346: 1995/AMD.3: 2012.
This standard was proposed by and is under the jurisdiction of SAC/TC 6 the National Technical Committee on Freight Containers of Standardization Administration of China.
The previous editions of this standard are as follows:
——GB/T 1836-1985, GB/T 1836-1997.
Freight containers - Coding, identification and marking
1 Scope
1.1 This standard specifies freight container identification system and marking, size and box type code, related marks, operation marks and marking methods.
The marks specified in this standard include mandatory marks for the presentation of the identification system for visual interpretation and optional Automatic Equipment Identification (AEI) and electronic data interchange (EDI);
1.2 This standard applies to all kinds of freight containers listed in GB/T 1413, GB/T 5338, GB/T 7392, GB/T 16563, GB/T 17274, GB/T 16564 and GB/T 17770, as well as other containers and other equipment related to containers not listed in Clause 2 of this standard.
Note: Containers marked according to previous editions of GB/T 1836 need not be re-marked.
1.3 This standard does not cover temporary operational marks of any kind, permanent marks, data plates, etc. which may be required by intergovernmental agreements, national legislation or nongovernmental organizations other than ISO.
Note: Some of the major international conventions whose container-marking requirements are not covered in this standard are as follows:
— International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC, UN/IMO 1992);
— Customs Convention on Containers 1956 and 1972;
— Customs Convention on International Movement of Goods under Cover of TIR Carnets (TIR Convention) 1959 and 1975.
This standard does not cover contents of the above.
This standard does not cover the display of technical data on tank containers (see GB/T 16563), nor does it, in any way, include identification marks or safety signs for items of cargo which may be carried in freight containers.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 1413-2008 Series 1 freight containers- Classification, dimensions and ratings
GB/T 5338-2002 Series 1 freight containers- Specification and testing - Part 1 : General cargo containers for general purposes (idt ISO 1496-1: 1990)
GB/T 7392-1998 Series 1 : Thermal containers - Specification and testing (idt ISO 1496-2: 1996)
GB/T 16563-1996 Series 1 : Tank containers for liquids, gases and pressurized dry bulk- Specification and testing (idt ISO 1496-3: 1995)
GB/T 16564-1996 Series 1: Platform and platform-based containers-Specification and testing (idt ISO 1496-5: 1991)
GB/T 17274-1998 Series 1 : Specification and testing for non-pressurized containers for dry bulk (idt ISO 1496-5: 1991)
GB/T 17770-1999 Freight containers -Air/surface (intermodal) general purpose containers - Specification and tests (idt ISO 8323: 1985)
GB/T 17894-1999 Freight containers- Automatic identification
3 Identification system and its associated marks
3.1 Identification system
The identification system shall consist only of the following elements, all of which shall be included:
— owner code: three Latin letters;
— equipment identifier: one Latin letter;
— serial number: six numerals;
— check digit: one numeral.
3.1.1 Owner code
The container owner’s code shall consist of three capital Latin letters, shall be unique and shall be registered with the International Container Bureau (BIC - Bureau International des Conteneurs), either through an affiliated national registration organization (see Annex G) or directly with:
Bureau Lnternational des Conteneures
167, rue de Courcelles
75017 Paris, FRANCE
3.1.2 Equipment identifier
The equipment identifier consists of one capital letter of the Latin alphabet as follows:
— U for all freight containers;
— J for detachable freight container-related equipment;
— Z for trailers and chassis.
3.1.3 Serial number
The container serial number shall consist of six Arabic numerals. If the series of significant numerals does not total six, they shall be preceded by sufficient zeroes to make up six numerals. (For example, if the series of significant numerals is 1234, the serial number is 001234.)
3.1.4 Check digit
The check digit provides a means of validating the transmission accuracy of the owner code and serial number and shall be determined as in Annex A. The check digit shall validate the owner code, equipment identifier and serial number of the container.
3.2 Identification marks
The use of marks in accordance with the identification system specified in 3.1, i.e. Owner code, equipment identifier, serial number and check digit, is mandatory for freight containers and recommended for all equipment as stated in 3.1.2. The size, shape and layout detailed in 6.1 and 6.2.1 shall be displayed as nearly as practicable, i.e. legible to the human eye.
4 Size and type codes and their associated marks
4.1 Purpose
The type and external dimensions of the container shall be identified with codes marked on the container. Only those freight containers which comply with top-handling capability and structural stacking requirements set forth in GB/T 5338, GB/T 7392, GB/T 16563, GB/T 17274 and GB/T 16564 shall be marked with size and type codes in accordance with 4.2.1 and 4.2.2.
4.2 Size and type codes
This information is mandatory for the marking of containers covered by the national standards listed in clause 2 and shall be coded as in 4.2.1 and 4.2.2.
The size and type codes, when displayed on the container, shall be used as a whole, i.e. the information shall not be broken into its component parts.
The size and type codes shall be displayed in accordance with clause 6.
4.2.1 Size code
The container size (i.e. external dimensions) shall be indicated by two characters as follows:
— First character: numeric or alphabetic character representing the length.
— Second character: numeric or alphabetic character representing the width and the height.
These two characters shall be determined in accordance with Annex D.
4.2.2 Type code
The container type and main characteristics shall be indicated by two characters as follows:
— First character: alphabetic character representing the container type.
— Second character: numeric character representing main characteristics related to the container type.
These two characters shall be selected in accordance with Annex E.
Note: For the purpose of exchanging data when indication of the main characteristics is not essential, the “type group code designation” as shown in Annex E may be used.
5 Operational marks
The marks in this section are not intended to correspond to any particular code (e.g. for use in data transmission or any other purpose). They are solely intended as markings for use on freight containers to convey certain information or give visual warnings.
Contents of GB/T 1836-2017
Foreword I
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Identification system and its associated marks
4 Size and type codes and their associated marks
5 Operational marks
6 Physical display of marks
Annex A (Normative) Determination of check digit
Annex B (Normative) Symbol to denote air/surface container
Annex C (Normative) Sign warning of overhead electrical danger
Annex D (Normative) Size code designation
Annex E (Normative) Type code designation
Annex F (Normative) Height marks for containers higher than 2.6 m (8 ft 6 in)
Annex G (Informative) National registration organizations affiliated with the International Container Bureau
