DPD Parcel Label

Information about the DPD Parcel Label

Detailed explanation of the different sections within a DPD Parcel Label.

  1. DPD Parcel Label

    The DPD parcel label is the logistical basis of shipping parcels. Therefore it is important that the labels are correctly created and readable (good printing quality). When using one of our standard shipping solutions (DPD Shipper Central, DPD Shipper Local or DPD Shipper Webservices), your label will always have the latest specifications.

    This page will give a detailed explanation of the different sections of the DPD parcel label.

    Below the label with the different sections and how it looks like filled in.
    DPD Parcel Label

  2. Dispatch Depot

    This section will show the dispatch depot of the parcel. The dispatch depot is based on the location of your pickup address. The information of the dispatch depot is automatically filled and cannot be altered.

    Examples of dispatch depots on the parcel label for DPD Nederland.

  3. Sender Address

    The sender address is the address of you as sender. In general, it is the same address as your pickup address. It can also be a masking address for the label. This address must be a physical address, not a P.O. box.

    The following fields are listed in this section:

    • Sender Account Customer Number
    • Name 1
    • Name 2
    • Street 1 – including house number
    • Street 2
    • Country / ZIP Code / City
    • Phone Number

    Example of the data fields and how it looks like filled in with an actual sender.

  4. Delivery Address (Recipient)

    The delivery address is the address of the recipient. This address must be a physical address, not a P.O. box.

    The following fields are listed in this section:

    • Name 1
    • Name 2
    • Street 1 – including house number
    • Street 2
    • ZIP Code / City
    • Country

    Example of the data fields and how it looks like filled in with an actual recipient.

  5. Delivery Details

    This section shows some extra details about the delivery/recipient. It mainly consist of two filled in fields:

    • Contact
    • Consignment (=parcel number)

    Example of the data fields and how it looks like filled in with actual details.

  6. Parcel Details

    This section gives information about the amount of parcels within the shipment and the weight of the parcel.

    • Packages
    • Weight

    Example of the filled in data fields.

  7. Service Field

    Within the service field, you’ll find reference 1 and reference 2. But also the weight notation for heavy weight shipments to Germany.

    • Reference 1
    • Reference 2
    • Weight Notation Germany

    Example of the filled in data fields, including the weight notation for a heavy weight shipment to Germany.

  8. Routing Zone

    This section describes the routing zone of the label. This area contains the eye readable information that DPD need to operationally handle the parcel. This information is being compiled by the routing database.

    Not every label has all data fields. This depends on the service and destination of the parcel.

    Below examples of labels to The Netherlands and Spain. Both with different services (respectively DPD Classic – 101 and DPD 2Shop – 338).

    Explanation of the different information within this area based on the colors.

    • Parcel/Tracking Number
    • Check Digit
    • Service Text
    • Service Mark
    • Depot Country ISO 3166-1 alpha-2
    • Destination Business Unit
    • Destination Depot
    • Sortation Code (SSORT)
    • Origin Sort (OSORT)
    • Sorting/Service Code
    • Destination Country + ZIP Code
    • Destination Sort (DSORT)
    • Date & Time label generated – Routing Database (YYMMDDVV) – Location – Printing Application

  9. Code 128 Barcode

    The code 128 barcode has the same information as the routing zone, but combined into one barcode.

    Below an example of the code 128 barcode.

    Explanation of the different information within this area based on the colors.

    • 28-Digit Code 128 Barcode
    • Barcode Printer Line
    • Destination ZIP Code (padded with zeros)
    • Parcel/Tracking Number
    • Sorting/Service Code
    • Numerical 3-digit Country Code
    • Check Digit

  10. Aztec 2D Code

    At this point, there is no further information about the Aztec 2D Code.

  11. E-Label QR Code

    The E-Label is a PNG image with a QR code as below. The explanation of the e-label can be found below the label example.
    E-Label QR Code

    The content example of the QR code:
    [)>[RS]01[GS]02[GS]5656AE[GS]NL[GS]101[GS]05222835035000[GS][GS][GS][GS][GS][GS][GS][GS][GS][GS][GS][GS][RS]07[GS]G03[GS][GS][GS][GS][US][US][US][US][US][US][US][US][US][GS][GS][GS][GS][GS][GS][GS][GS][GS][GS][GS][GS][RS]07[GS]S010[GS][US][US][US][US][US][US][US][US][GS][RS][EOT]

    And includes the following data:

    • Destination ZIP Code
    • Destination Country
    • Sorting/Service Code
    • Parcel/Tracking Number

  12. Label Quality

    The label quality specifications are developed to ensure all scanners can read the barcodes. In the list below you’ll find the major print quality criteria.

    Print Contrast Signal (PCS)
    The minimum Print Contrast should be 90%. The desirable Print Contrast range is 95 – 100%.

    Label Stock
    Use only white label stock.

    Barcode Size
    The size of the barcode is correct if 203 dpi is used for label printers and 600 dpi for laser printers.

    Defects
    Make sure your printer is clean. When your printer isn’t clean due to voids, spots or fuzzy edges, it can happen that a label cannot be read. This can lead to delays and failure to deliver the parcel.

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