Where Is Dunnage Used?

Dunnage is the durable padding material used to protect goods during shipping. Dunnage can be anything from bubble wrap and packing peanuts, to industrial solid plastics that provide cushioning so items stay put.

Who uses dunnage?

Dunnage is used to secure and load cargo for transport. It can be made from a variety of products and materials including corrugated plastic, foam, aluminum, wood, steel and corrugated paper. There are three primary types of dunnage: kit packs, custom dunnage and multi-material varieties.

Where do you put dunnage?

Dunnage bags are placed in the voids between the cargo items. Dunnage bags can be used in all modes of transportation; road, railway, ocean or air. Originally rubber bags were used to brace pallets inside trucks. They evolved into kraft paper bags with a plastic-bag interior.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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