40ft x 8ft Used Flat Rack Shipping Container

The 40ft flat rack shipping container is a specialized unit designed for oversized, heavy, and irregularly shaped cargo that cannot be accommodated within standard enclosed containers. This open-frame container provides a robust platform for transporting machinery, industrial equipment, and other out-of-gauge freight.

Key Features

• Open-frame design with no side walls or roof, enabling top and side loading of oversized cargo

• Heavy-duty Corten steel construction with reinforced base and corner posts for structural integrity

• Collapsible end walls (on most configurations) for efficient empty storage and backhaul operations

• Multiple lashing points on corner posts, side beams, and floor for secure cargo restraint 

• Intermodal compatibility with standard corner castings, forklift pockets, and lifting points for road, rail, and sea transport 

• Cargo-worthy condition certified for international shipping with valid CSC plate

Detailed Description

The 40ft flat rack container is constructed from Corten steel, providing high strength-to-weight performance. The unit features a reinforced platform with a heavy-duty timber floor (typically 45mm thick) that supports concentrated loads far exceeding those of standard dry containers. The payload capacity is significantly higher, as the tare weight is lower than a standard container’s. 

The defining characteristic of this container is its lack of side walls and roof, which completely removes the dimensional constraints of standard boxes . This design accommodates cargo that is high, wide, or irregularly shaped, including construction machinery, steel pipes, large industrial components, and vehicles. 

A key feature is the collapsible end-wall design. When folded, the end walls reduce the height of the empty unit significantly, allowing several flat racks to be stacked together and shipped as a single bundle, optimizing space and reducing repositioning costs . When erected, the end walls provide structural strength and support for cargo securement.

The platform is equipped with numerous lashing rings and tie-down points along the side rails and floor, enabling the use of chains, straps, and wire ropes to secure cargo . The robust floor and steel frame are engineered for heavy-duty loading and to withstand the stresses of multi-modal transport. 

Technical Specifications

• External Length: 40 ft (12,192 mm) 

• External Width: 8 ft (2,438 mm) 

• External Height (end frame erected): 8 ft 6 in (2,591 mm) 

• External Height (end frame folded): 25.5 in (648 mm) 

• Internal Width (between corner posts): 7 ft 3 in (2,212 mm) 

• Internal Height (unfolded): 6 ft 5 in (1,959 mm) 

• Approx. Tare Weight: 11,240 lbs (5,100 kg) 

• Max Gross Weight: 115,740 lbs (52,500 kg) 

• Max Payload: 104,500 lbs (47,400 kg) 

• Floor Material: Heavy-duty timber (45mm) 

• Frame Material: Corten steel

• Certification: CSC, ISO

Intended Use

This container is suited for the following applications:

• Transport of heavy machinery such as excavators, loaders, and bulldozers

• Shipping of oversized items like large steel pipes, beams, and tanks

• Transport of industrial equipment, vehicles, and boats

• Project cargo requiring specialized handling

• Cargo that exceeds the height or width limits of standard shipping containers 

Package Includes

• 40ft flat rack shipping container

• Heavy-duty timber floor

• Foldable or fixed end walls (configuration dependent)

• Multiple lashing points and tie-down rings

• Standard corner castings

• Forklift pockets

• CSC certification plate