What is Packing List Envelope?

Packing List Envelopes are used to protect invoices, shipping documents and other important documents. These envelopes, or sometimes called document pouches, usually has a clear transparent window to all the contents to be read easily on the front and adhesive on the reverse side. The adhesive on the reverse side of the packing list envelope is used to stick the goods (or consignments) after removing the release liner. In the event that the shipping documents are confidential, full-face document pouches are used.

There are various types of packing list envelopes available in the market with different sizes, printing and type of loading (method of putting in the documents- from the top or side of the envelope). The common sizes ranges from 4.5" x 5/5" to 10" x 12" and customized sizes are also available by most of the manufacturers. Nevertheless, it is more cost effective to get common standard off the shelves sizes available.

The common types of printing on the packing list envelopes are:-

• PACKING LIST ENCLOSED
• INVOICE ENCLOSED
• DOCUMENT ENCLOSED
• INSTRUCTION ENCLOSED
• CUSTOMS PAPER ENCLOSED
• MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ENCLOSED
• LIEFERSCHEIN- RECHNUNG
• RETURN DOCUMENTS

The fonts are usually in bold and black on a red, yellow or orange background with a black border for easy identification during custom clearance. Your choice when making a selection will depend of the documents that you will be putting into the envelope.

In conclusion, packing list envelope or document pouch is like a pocket in your jeans to put your identification documents that is pasted on the consignment (goods being delivered from origin to destination) to hold the important documents for custom clearances and delivery. It is used extensively in logistics and courier industries.