Flat Rack Shipping Container 40ft

Description

If you need to transport or store oversized equipment, purchasing a flat rack shipping container delivers maximum structural strength and effortless side or top loading. Metro Shipping Containers. offers these heavy-duty units for demanding industrial applications.

Because these units lack side walls and roof structures, crew members easily load bulky cargo using forklifts, overhead cranes, or specialized rigging equipment. In addition, our inspectors certify every flat rack shipping container unit to guarantee structural soundness and full CSC plate compliance.

Therefore, your heavy machinery, vehicles, or industrial pipes travel safely across ocean freight, rail lines, or flatbed trailers without structural risk. Furthermore, these containers provide exceptional versatility for out-of-gauge cargo.

Why Choose a Flat Rack Shipping Container?

Selecting flat rack containers gives you extreme versatility when dealing with out-of-gauge freight that standard box containers cannot accommodate. These units feature heavy-gauge CORTEN steel corner posts, multiple lashing rings for tie-down security, and thick hardwood decking designed for massive point loads. Moreover, choosing collapsible end-wall options allows you to stack empty units efficiently, significantly saving on repositioning and storage costs.

Features of the Flat Rack Shipping Container

Heavy-Duty Load Capacity:

Reinforced steel cross-members support heavy concentrated loads up to 88,000 lbs.

Fixed or Collapsible Ends:

Choose between rigid end walls or flush-folding ends for easy stacking when empty.

Integrated Lashing Points:

High-tensile tie-down rings lining the side rails provide secure attachment points for chains and straps.

Forklift & Crane Friendly:

Open-access design allows seamless top, side, and end loading via heavy machinery.

CSC Certified for Freight:

Certified for international ocean and rail transport compliance.

Popular Applications:

Heavy civil contractors, logistics operators, industrial manufacturers, and energy companies routinely rely on these flat racks to ship heavy construction equipment, industrial turbines, oversized pipes, logs, boats, and structural steel beams.

Specifications:

External Dimensions (L × W × H) 40′ 0″ × 8′ 0″ × 8′ 6″ (12.19m × 2.44m × 2.59m)
Internal Floor Dimensions (L × W) 39′ 5″ × 7′ 8″ (12.03m × 2.35m)
Tare Weight ~11,900 lbs (5,400 kg)
Max Payload Capacity ~88,000 lbs (40,000 kg)
Max Gross Weight ~99,200 lbs (45,000 kg)

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