Guide coding: basics and structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In general, the Guide coding<\/strong> at DHL is a system for assigning shipments to specific sorting and transport routes. A machine-readable code is used to uniquely identify the destination region or destination parcel center. This process ensures precise and efficient management of shipments in DHL's logistics network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A DHL shipping label must always contain both the routing code and the ident code correctly and completely. Both codes are essential and enable the automatic recording and seamless further processing of shipments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The routing code provides information about the transportation route of a consignment. The following information is encoded in this code:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Digits 1 to 5: Postal code<\/strong> Digits 6 to 8: Street code<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Digits 9 to 11: House number<\/strong> Digits 12 to 13: Product code<\/strong> Digit 14: Check digit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Before we go into the problems and their causes, let's look at the consequences that faulty routing codes can have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For each routing code that is missing, incorrect or illegible automatically<\/strong> a coding fee of 0,49\u20ac per routing code<\/strong> charged. At first glance, this may not seem like much, but with a certain number of shipments, even such small amounts add up very quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In which situations is the coding fee charged?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try our services in your test or live system<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endereco.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DHL_Label.jpg\")
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Unencrypted display of the 5-digit zip code of the recipient's home address<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As there is not enough space on the label for the street name and the routing code is numerical, each street name is assigned a 3-digit code number<\/p>\n\n\n\nShipping label from DHL (source www.dhl.de<\/a>)<\/em><\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unencrypted representation of the house number (3 digits). For house numbers with 4 digits, additional street identifiers are used. For example, the house number range 0-999 has a different street identifier than the house number range 1000-1999<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each DHL product, e.g. DHL small parcel, has its own product code<\/p>\n\n\n\nProblems and consequences of incorrect lead coding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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An unreadable routing code can have various causes. Problems often arise due to damage to the label during transportation. Soiling, moisture and poor print quality (e.g. due to empty printer cartridges or blurred printing) can also make the code illegible. Incorrect positioning of the code on the consignment can also impair legibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The code is often forgotten when the shipping label is created, or technical errors such as problems with the printer or label generation software lead to the routing code being missing. Damaged labels or the loss of the label during transportation also play a role, and sometimes the routing code is missing due to faulty data transmission between the systems of the shipper and the logistics service provider.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The most common causes of incorrect routing codes are incomplete or incorrect address data for the recipient of the consignment. Technical problems, e.g. software errors in the system, can also lead to an incorrect code in rare cases. The human factor, for example errors when entering the data, or an inaccurate or incorrect assignment of the code to the logistics processes can also render the routing code unusable.
In addition to the routing code, the shipping label must also contain a second barcode, the so-called identcode. Even if this is missing, the consignment cannot be processed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\t\tNow 30 days<\/span> use free of charge<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t