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What is Dunnage Bag?

Dunnage Bag An inflatable bag made from paper, plastic, or composite materials, used to secure and stabilize cargo in containers, trucks, or railcars by filling voids and preventing load shifts during transit.

Source: Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

How is “Dunnage Bag” Used in Practice?

Dunnage bags are used inside shipping containers to prevent movement and damage of palletized cargo during road or sea transit.

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FIATA DiplomaCILT CertificationIATA DGR

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Dunnage Bag?

An inflatable bag made from paper, plastic, or composite materials, used to secure and stabilize cargo in containers, trucks, or railcars by filling voids and preventing load shifts during transit.

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