Shipping air bags for product protection
Dunnage air bags are the key to protecting truckloads during the shipping and receiving process. Dunnage is referred to as the material used to load and secure cargo during transportation. It can be used in numerous ways of transportation, including road, railway, ocean, or air. For our discussion, we'll keep it focused on truckloads, both full and LTL (less than truckload).
Simply put, dunnage air bags are air-filled pouches that fill the void between cargo items. They stabilize, secure, and protect pallets of products from experiencing damage during transportation. Not only do these dunnage bags limit movement from side to side, they also keep pallets from moving up and down.
Reducing the total cost of shipping
Many manufacturers worry about a product’s packaging and potential damage rates right up until the pallet leaves their stretch wrapping area. But, there is still a long way to go before it reaches its
final destination, and most of that time is spent in the most dangerous aspect of its journey: transportation. No matter how it travels – by land, by sea, or by air – transportation is the part of the
journey where significant damage can occur, if not properly managed.
When we talk about what it costs to ship products, we have to look at the total cost of shipping. This total cost includes many hidden costs associated with getting your products from your facility to
final destination, and most of that time is spent in the most dangerous aspect of its journey: transportation. No matter how it travels – by land, by sea, or by air – transportation is the part of the
journey where significant damage can occur, if not properly managed.
When we talk about what it costs to ship products, we have to look at the total cost of shipping. This total cost includes many hidden costs associated with getting your products from your facility to
where they're sold. Hidden costs include: concealed damage, labor costs, safety issues, and customer satisfaction. Visible damage is pretty easy to spot, you can see it right away. It's those concealed
damages to your products you can see through the pallets, stretch film, and boxes. With dunnage air bags, you can reduce the amount of those hidden costs of shipping.
damages to your products you can see through the pallets, stretch film, and boxes. With dunnage air bags, you can reduce the amount of those hidden costs of shipping.
Do I need dunnage air bags for my shipping process?
If you experience product damage during transportation, YES. Sometimes it's not that simple, so we'll lay out some simple ways to decide if you should be using dunnage bags.
- Do you ship full truckloads of product?
- Do you experience damage to your products during transit?
- Are you really maximizing the full amount of space in trailers?
Dunnage air bags are one of the most cost effective ways to fill the voids on trailers. These bags are air-inflated bladders made of different types of materials (including paper, plastics, and woven
materials) that are used to fill the void spaces left when pallets are loaded into a trailer. By inflating them between pallets, shippers are able to lock the pallets in place by pressing them against the
trailer walls and ensuring no movement.
materials) that are used to fill the void spaces left when pallets are loaded into a trailer. By inflating them between pallets, shippers are able to lock the pallets in place by pressing them against the
trailer walls and ensuring no movement.