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FLAT RACK CONTAINERS
Flat rack shipping containers are great for helping you transport cargo that is too large to fit in an open top or general purpose-style container. So, if you have items with an odd shape or unique dimensions that seems impossible to transport safely, check out Tiger Shipping Container’s flat racks as they could be just the ticket for your transportation woes!
WHAT ARE FLAT RACK SHIPPING CONTAINERS?
Flat rack-style containers have a flat bed with collapsible or fixed ends. Standardised shipping is built on the foundation that it’s easy to transport your containers from train to truck to port, and oddly shaped or oversized loads are no different. Tiger Shipping Containers is part of an industry that is built on innovation, and it continues to evolve every day while ensuring cargo gets where it needs to go.
Metal sheets, drums, oversized cables, wood, steel coils, large industrial parts, heavy equipment, trucks, boats and construction materials are all examples of cargo that requires a durable flat rack shipping container to transport.
As a bonus, you can also stack flat rack containers safely. While you don’t get any load-carrying structure or fixed side walls with this container style, they do come with standardised corner fittings at the container’s bottom and top so you can neatly stack them. Also, if the load is wide instead of being high, it’s very easy to handle.
FLAT RACK CONTAINERS: VERSATILE SOLUTIONS FOR OVERSIZED CARGO
Flat rack containers offer a versatile shipping solution for oversized and unconventional cargo that cannot be accommodated in standard containers. Tiger Shipping Containers provides a wide range of flat rack containers designed to securely transport and store various types of bulky goods.
Our flat rack containers are available in different sizes to meet your specific needs. Here are the dimensions for the commonly used sizes.
20ft Flat Rack Container Sizes and Dimensions
- Dimensions (Metric): 6.06m (Length) x 2.44m (Width) x 0.6m (Height).
- Dimensions (Imperial): 19.9ft (Length) x 8ft (Width) x 1.97ft (Height).
- Weight: Varies based on the cargo and specific configuration.
40ft Flat Rack Container Sizes and Dimensions
- Dimensions (Metric): 12.19m (Length) x 2.44m (Width) x 0.6m (Height).
- Dimensions (Imperial): 40ft (Length) x 8ft (Width) x 1.97ft (Height).
- Weight: Varies based on the cargo and specific configuration.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF FLAT
RACK CONTAINERS
Flat rack containers offer several features and benefits that make them an ideal choice for oversized cargo. These include (but are not limited to):
Removable Sides - the collapsible sides of flat rack containers provide easy access for loading and unloading cargo of various sizes and shapes.
Versatile Loading Options - the absence of side walls and fixed ends allows for convenient loading from the sides or the top using cranes or forklifts.
Secure Transportation - flat racks are equipped with lashing rings and strong corner fittings to secure the cargo and ensure safe transportation.
Suitable for Oversized Cargo - these containers are specifically designed to accommodate heavy machinery, large vehicles, construction materials, and other bulky items
COLLAPSIBLE END SHIPPING
CONTAINERS
You’ll get a floor with this type of flat rack container and no side walls with two end walls. An advantage of this style is that you can collapse the end walls if necessary. They’re a great way to ship your longer items, and they can help you save space because you can stack them with the end walls collapsed.
APPLICATIONS OF FLAT RACK
CONTAINERS
Flat rack containers are widely used in various industries and applications, including:
Construction - transporting heavy construction equipment, steel beams, and oversized building materials.
Automotive - shipping large vehicles, machinery, and parts, such as excavators, trucks, and bulldozers.
Industrial - transporting industrial machinery, generators, and oversized equipment.
Offshore and Engineering - supporting offshore operations, including transporting oil rig components and offshore construction equipment.
Flexibility in Shipping - flat rack containers can be transported via road, rail, or sea, providing flexibility in logistics and transportation.
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FIXED END SHIPPING CONTAINERS
As the name suggests, this style of flat rack container has no side walls but features two fixed wall ends that gives it a higher loading capacity. You use them for wide, oversized loads, and the end walls allow you to secure your cargo before securely and neatly stacking the racks up.
PLATFORM SHIPPING CONTAINERS
Also called Bolster Containers, this option doesn’t come with end or side walls. Instead, they’re entirely made up of a floor that has a very high loading capacity. This allows heavy cargo to get stacked in a smaller space.
CONTACT TIGER SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR FLAT RACK CONTAINERS
Anyone who needs a high-quality flat rack container to ship their oversized goods should contact us by filling out our form or calling 1800 072 039. We’ll help you figure out which style you need and whether you should hire or purchase your new flat rack container.
