Abstract: Systems and methods for employing a bulkhead bag in intermodal shipment of dry flowable commodities are disclosed. An example system includes a bulkhead bag configured to be positioned on a loading floor, between sidewalls, and proximate loading doors of an intermodal shipping container. The example system includes one or more straps configured to extend between and couple to connection points of the bulkhead bag and eyelets of the intermodal shipping container to hold an upper edge of the bulkhead bag aloft from the loading floor. The bulkhead bag is configured to expand when filled with a first portion of the dry flowable commodity such that end portions of the bulkhead bag engage sidewalls of the intermodal shipping container to form a partition between the loading doors and an interior of the intermodal shipping container used to contain a second larger portion of the dry flowable commodity.

Abstract: The invention provides a disposable bulkhead for use with containing dry flowable commodities inside an intermodal container. The invention involves supporting a custom-fit cardboard ply bulkhead across the rear of an intermodal container using tension straps arranged to position resistant force at desired locations where pressure against the bulkhead is greatest, while utilizing existing eyelet anchors fixed to the interior of the intermodal container. Breakaways are provided to simplify release of the bulkhead. Straps are positioned to secure the cardboard ply against the interior sidewalls of the container.