What are Dunnage Systems?
October 16, 2025
Dunnage packaging is the process of protecting, cushioning and stabilizing goods during shipment or handling to prevent possible damage occurred by movement, vibration, or impact during transit.
Dunnage systems prevent items from shifting or colliding during transport, help shield products from humidity or water exposure in certain cases and provide protection against shock by minimizing the impact of drops, bumps, or vibrations.
What are the methods of dunnage in shipment?
There are multiple methods users consider dunnage during transportation. Signode’s portfolio includes dunnage airbags, custom packaging solutions such as foam inserts or corrugated paper inside the product packaging, and void fillers.
Dunnage Bags
Dunnage bags are inflatable bags used to secure cargo during transit by filling voids between items, preventing shifting and impact damage. Providing Polywoven, paper dunnage airbags and inflator options. Our airbags are provided in differing sizes and with different materials depending on your requirements.
Custom Protectives
For irregularly shaped or sensitive goods, Foam inserts are used for shock absorption and cushioning. Corrugated and honeycomb packaging can be designed for lightweight applications and provide durable protection.
We also provide industrial shipping crates tailored to specific product dimensions and fragility. All solutions are ideal for high-value or delicate items requiring specialized containment and manufacturing according to our design center process.
Void Fillers
Our void filling solutions are engineered to stabilize cargo by filling empty spaces within containers or trucks. Providing collapsible and rigid void fillers.
These solutions are strong, lightweight, and easy to install. These solutions are designed to help block and brace cargo, reducing movement and damage during transit.
Offering a comprehensive range of dunnage systems tailored to your product and packaging needs. Our custom-engineered solutions are developed in our advanced design center, optimizing the use of corrugated and foam materials to protect your products during transit.
In addition to internal packaging support, we provide robust dunnage options for cargo bracing, helping prevent the shifting of boxes and pallets. Our offerings include high-quality dunnage bags and corrugated void fillers designed to improve load stability and minimize damage throughout the supply chain.