Secure Your Exports with Essential Dunnage: Prevent Invasive Species

Introduction to Dunnage in Export Packaging In international trade, ensuring the safe arrival of goods is crucial, and dunnage plays a key role in protecting cargo during transit. By securing products within containers, it minimizes damage risk and serves as a barrier against invasive species, helping to comply with phytosanitary regulations. Additionally, adopting sustainable packaging solutions […]
Unleashing The Power of Solid Plastic Dunnage

In the fast-paced world of logistics and product transportation, the unsung hero often comes in the form of dunnage – that critical material used to protect goods from damage during shipping and storage. But not all dunnage is created equal. In this blog post, we delve into the world of solid plastic dunnage, a game-changer […]
What Is Dunnage?
Dunnage is a common term used by automotive and industrial packaging technicians. Depending on who you talk to, an entire container could be considered “dunnage”. But, at Universal, we primarily use the term to describe interior packaging components such as: boards, blocks, planks, metal or plastic bracing used in supporting and securing packages for shipping […]
The 3 Main Types of Dunnage
In general, dunnage can be constructed from a variety (or combination) of products used to load and secure cargo during transportation. Usually, the term dunnage refers to an interior placed in an outer container, which can be an expendable carton, standard straight wall stock tote, a custom plastic corrugated tote, etc. In this article, we’re going to […]