A system for managing containers includes a server, a portable electronic device and a check apparatus. The server stores a piece of transaction data. The portable electronic device is configured to receive the piece of transaction data from the server, to determine whether a shaking criterion is met based on acceleration of the portable electronic device, and to display a barcode corresponding to the piece of transaction data when the shaking criterion is met. The portable electronic device is further configured to capture an image and send the image to the server. The check apparatus is configured to read and decode the barcode, and to display information relating to the piece of transaction data based on data encoded in the barcode.

A dunnage arrangement includes a container having spaced-apart sidewalls extending upwardly from the container floor, first and second pairs of guide rails each mounted to and extending at least partially along the length respective sidewalls such that the second pair of guide rails are positioned between the floor and the first pair of guide rails, a plurality of pouches each having first and second opposed sidewalls defining a pocket therebetween configured to support cargo within the container, and support members coupled to or near terminal tops of each of the first and second sidewalls of the pouches. The pouches are received side-by-side within the container with the support members coupled to the first sidewalls supported on and movable along the first pair of guide rails and with the support members coupled to the second sidewalls supported on and movable along the second pair of guide rails.

A dunnage arrangement includes a container having spaced-apart sidewalls extending upwardly from the container floor, first and second pairs of guide rails each mounted to and extending at least partially along the length respective sidewalls such that the second pair of guide rails are positioned between the floor and the first pair of guide rails, a plurality of pouches each having first and second opposed sidewalls defining a pocket therebetween configured to support cargo within the container, and support members coupled to or near terminal tops of each of the first and second sidewalls of the pouches. The pouches are received side-by-side within the container with the support members coupled to the first sidewalls supported on and movable along the first pair of guide rails and with the support members coupled to the second sidewalls supported on and movable along the second pair of guide rails.

A packaging machine comprising: a rest plane (2) for a pack (C) of products (P); at least one magazine (3), predisposed to contain one or more connecting elements (A), predisposed to be applied to at least one flank (S) of the pack (C); at least one applicator (4), movable between at least one pick up position, in which it is able to pick up a connecting element (A) from the magazine (3), and at least one application position, in which it is able to position a connecting element (A) in contact with a flank (S) of the pack (C).

A packing material including a plurality of discrete cushioning elements and methods for making the same. The discrete cushioning elements may be cellulosic cushioning elements. A flexible linkage may connect the plurality of discrete cushioning elements in the packing material. The packing material may also include a bottom cellulosic sheet connected to a top cellulosic sheet with the plurality of cellulosic cushioning elements positioned between the top cellulosic sheet and the bottom cellulosic sheet. The packing material may also be a molded packing material that includes bonds comprising adhesive and cellulosic fibers. The adhesive and cellulosic fibers of the bonds may be dispersed between the folds of each of the cellulosic cushioning elements.

A packing material including a plurality of discrete cushioning elements and methods for making the same. The discrete cushioning elements may be cellulosic cushioning elements. A flexible linkage may connect the plurality of discrete cushioning elements in the packing material. The packing material may also include a bottom cellulosic sheet connected to a top cellulosic sheet with the plurality of cellulosic cushioning elements positioned between the top cellulosic sheet and the bottom cellulosic sheet. The packing material may also be a molded packing material that includes bonds comprising adhesive and cellulosic fibers. The adhesive and cellulosic fibers of the bonds may be dispersed between the folds of each of the cellulosic cushioning elements.

A packing material including a plurality of discrete cushioning elements and methods for making the same. The discrete cushioning elements may be cellulosic cushioning elements. A flexible linkage may connect the plurality of discrete cushioning elements in the packing material. The packing material may also include a bottom cellulosic sheet connected to a top cellulosic sheet with the plurality of cellulosic cushioning elements positioned between the top cellulosic sheet and the bottom cellulosic sheet. The packing material may also be a molded packing material that includes bonds comprising adhesive and cellulosic fibers. The adhesive and cellulosic fibers of the bonds may be dispersed between the folds of each of the cellulosic cushioning elements.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a protective packaging device for protecting a product during storage, shipping, and handling.

A precursor for an inflated package comprises an article-receiving pocket for insertion of the article into the pocket. Inflatable panels connected around the article receiving pocket are foldably connected to the article receiving pocket. The precursor is inflated and the article is placed therein before or after inflation. The inflated package is then placed in a box. The panels cushion the pocket part from the sides, wall and floor of the box.

A cartridge tube configured to secure and display a product therein that includes a first tube and a second tube that extends from the first tube and an outer diameter that is less than an inner diameter of the first tube with an inner surface of the first tube transitioning to an inner surface of the second tube at an inclined portion of the inner surface of the first tube to aid in positioning a product within the second tube.