SSCC-18 / NVE / EAN-18

The SSCC-18 (Serial Shipping Container Code) is a standardized 18-digit code used worldwide to uniquely identify shipping containers or logistics units such as pallets or cartons. It is based on the GS1 standard.

In German-speaking countries, the code is also referred to as the shipping unit number (Nummer der Versandeinheit, NVE).

In practice, this code is often referred to as EAN-18. However, this designation is incorrect, as EAN-18 is not an officially standardized term in the GS1 world.

This number uniquely identifies a shipping unit worldwide without overlap.

• The first two digits are the application identifier of the GS1-128. (00) is fixed and stands for Serial Shipping Container Code, SSCC. You do not need to enter this AI in ActiveBarcode. It is generated automatically when you select these barcode types.
• The first digit of the data field is the undefined packaging unit. Currently, this is a reserve digit and is always used as 3.
• This is followed by the sender's base number (ILN = International Location Number), which is 7 digits long.
• The following nine digits are the self-generated number. This sequential number is assigned by the sender and must be unique for each shipping unit.
• The last digit is the check digit. ActiveBarcode calculates this automatically, so there is no need to calculate it yourself.

The SSCC-18 enables tracking in the supply chain, simplifies warehouse management, and increases efficiency in the transport and receipt of goods.

More information about this can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_shipping_container_code

Technical data

Valid characters:	0123456789
Length:	18
Check digit:	Calculated according to Modulo 10 ActiveBarcode calculates the check digit automatically.
Type#:	EAN-18/NVE - #31 - EAN18 SSCC-18 - #32 - SSCC18