40ft Flat Rack Container
40ft Flat Rack Shipping Containers for Sale
Versatile, Heavy-Duty, and Built for Oversized Cargo
A 40ft flat rack shipping container is the perfect solution for transporting oversized, irregularly shaped, or heavy cargo that won’t fit inside a standard shipping container. Whether you're moving large machinery, construction materials, vehicles, or industrial equipment, flat rack containers provide the open structure and robust build required for secure and efficient transportation.
Key Features
Collapsible flat rack containers offer a flexible and efficient solution. Their unique design, featuring foldable ends, allows for easy loading and secure transport of items that wouldn't fit in standard containers.
- Collapsible Ends – The ends can be folded down to create a fully open platform, making loading and unloading large cargo easier.
- Heavy-Duty Construction – Manufactured using Corten steel, ensuring durability and strength for heavy loads.
- No Roof or Sidewalls – Ideal for transporting items that exceed the height or width of standard shipping containers.
- ISO-Certified – Designed to meet international shipping standards, making them suitable for global transport.
- Stackable for Storage – When not in use, collapsible flat racks can be stacked to save space in depots or storage yards.
Standard 40ft Dims
Feature | 40ft Flat Rack |
|---|
External Dimensions | 40' L × 8' W × 8'6" H |
Internal Dimensions | 39' L × 7' W × 7'9" H |
Tare Weight | Approx. 5,000 kg (11,025 lbs) |
Payload Capacity | Up to 45,000 kg |
Material | Corten Steel |
Certification | ISO Shipping Standards |
Uses of 40ft Flat Rack Containers
Heavy Machinery & Equipment Transport
Flat racks are widely used to transport industrial machinery, turbines, generators, and construction equipment that cannot fit inside standard containers.
Vehicle & Boat Shipping
These containers are ideal for transporting large vehicles, trucks, and boats, as they allow easy loading and secure fastening with multiple lashing points.
Construction & Industrial Material Handling
Steel beams, large pipes, timber, and pre-fabricated construction elements can be securely transported using flat racks, preventing damage and ensuring safety.
Temporary Work Platforms
Flat racks serve as work platforms, temporary storage areas, or bridges in construction zones, industrial yards, and remote locations when laid flat.
