| Not long ago, wood was the only material available | | | | popular as it used to be, wood is still used as |
| when it came to dunnage that separated boxes | | | | dunnage. The main reason for this is that wood is |
| and other cargo while in transit from industry to | | | | often available on the floor of any warehouse and |
| market. With better manufacturing and composite | | | | can fit almost any size shipment. It provides good |
| materials available in todayâs market and | | | | structure and does not fall apart, and it is also |
| the decrease in usage of metal strapping for | | | | very resistant to wear and abrasion. Wooden |
| shipping boxes, there are now several options | | | | dunnage has increased in costs, however, and |
| when it comes to protective dunnage for your | | | | may not be the best option for boxes which |
| shipping. | | | | contain sensitive or fragile materials. |
| Wood. (floor dunnage, lateral dunnage) Not as | | | | |