ISO 18422

ISO 18422:2019 is the latest international standard that specifies the requirements for freight containers — Coding, identification, and marking of multimodal transport containers, including containers used in maritime, rail, and road transport. Developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), this standard ensures the standardized identification of freight containers for efficient handling and traceability across global transport systems.

Quality Asia Certification offers ISO 18422:2019 certification to companies involved in logistics, shipping, intermodal container manufacturing, and transportation services. Achieving this certification enhances your operational credibility and compliance with international container coding and identification standards.

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What is ISO 18422?

ISO 18422:2019 Certification verifies that an organization is compliant with the globally accepted norms for the marking and coding of freight containers. The standard outlines the alphanumeric and graphical identification systems required to ensure containers are properly marked for visibility, traceability, and safety during intermodal transportation.

Quality Asia Certification provides assessment, auditing, and certification services to help you meet the specifications of ISO 18422:2019. This ensures your organization complies with container coding guidelines as required by customs authorities, logistics partners, and international trading standards.

Why is ISO 18422 important?

With global trade becoming increasingly complex, the need for uniform container identification has become critical. Non-compliant container marking can result in delays, fines, or rejection at ports or by transport carriers.

ISO 18422:2019 is essential for companies that:

  1. Manufacture freight containers
  2. Operate multimodal transportation services
  3. Handle cross-border logistics
  4. Are part of supply chain and shipping services

Certification to ISO 18422:2019 assures stakeholders that your containers are correctly coded and identifiable across all global routes.

What are the benefits of ISO 18422?

  1. Ensures standardized identification and traceability of freight containers
  2. Enhances compliance with international shipping and transportation laws
  3. Reduces the risk of misplacement, mishandling, or customs delays
  4. Supports intermodal compatibility in sea, rail, and land transport
  5. Boosts brand trust and global recognition in logistics and trade

What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 18422?

Implementing and getting certified to ISO 18422:2019 can deliver the following business advantages:

  1. Improved Operational Efficiency: Container markings aligned with global standards reduce confusion and improve handling accuracy.
  2. Enhanced International Acceptance: Certification demonstrates your commitment to compliance, helping build trust with global trade partners.
  3. Reduced Risk of Container Rejection: Standard-compliant identification prevents losses due to misrouted or unaccepted containers.
  4. Support for Digital Logistics Systems: Standardized coding improves integration with automated tracking and customs systems.
  5. Competitive Market Advantage: Showcasing ISO 18422:2019 certification strengthens your position in tenders and partnerships requiring recognized logistics standards.
  6. Regulatory Compliance: Aligns your business with international transportation regulations, minimizing legal and operational risks.
  7. Better Container Lifecycle Management: Ensures efficient tracking, maintenance, and usage of freight containers.


Top Tips on making ISO 9001 effective for you.

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Top management commitment while practicing and accomplishing the standard is the key to success.

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Keeping staff informed about the ongoing practices, a well-communicated plan would increase the motivation and zeal of working in them.

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Making sure that the various departments of the organization work as a team for the benefit of the organization and customers as well.

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Review systems, policies, processes, and procedures for a smooth working of QMS.

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Speaking to customers & suppliers while getting feedback & working on improvements.

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Training staff carrying out the internal audits with the opportunity for improvement.

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Celebrate your achievement and use the QualityAsia Assurance Mark on your literature, promotional material, and website.

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Ensure continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating your quality management practices.

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Promote a culture of quality by encouraging innovation, accountability, and employee involvement at every level of the organization.

Why QualityAsia?

QualityAsia always vanguard in the auditing and governing of internationally acclaimed standards practices. At QualityAsia, we focus on driving the success of our clients through creating excellence with our trained professional auditors. The content of our service provision, comply with international certification rules defined by the accreditation bodies without burning a hole in your pocket. We will take you through the journey of audits with our best kept audit practices, viz.:

Initial Certification – Stage 1 (Preparatory Phase)
  • Thorough documented information review.
  • Exchange of information with staff through online or onsite presence.
  • Identification of key performances, processes & objectives as per the standard requisites.
  • Analysis of facilities, infrastructure, systems and processes in regard with the requested certification scope with a resource allocation review.

Initial Certification – Stage 2 (On-site Audit)
  • Measurement, reporting & reviewing the performances against key performances objectives.
  • Reviewing the suitability of the system meeting the legal, regulatory & contractual requirements.
  • Operational control of processes, internal audits & management reviews while understanding the responsibilities for the policies.
  • Conclusion based on prescriptive requirements, policy, performance objectives, staff skill, operations, procedures, internal audits, etc.


    Surveillance & Certification Renewal

    Drawing out the scrutiny on various aspects of the previously done audits on effectiveness while reviewing the various processes and control of the operations in the QMS and finally going for the recertification.

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