Description
Premium 40-Foot Flat Rack Shipping Containers for Sale
At Containers Unlimited LLC, we supply premium 40-foot flat rack shipping containers designed for transporting oversized, heavy, and irregularly shaped cargo that cannot fit inside a standard shipping container. Built for commercial, industrial, and international logistics applications, these cargo-worthy flat rack containers provide a strong and dependable platform for moving heavy machinery, construction equipment, steel structures, vehicles, pipes, timber, and project cargo.
Unlike standard dry containers, flat rack containers feature an open top and open sides with collapsible end walls, making loading and unloading large cargo faster, safer, and more efficient.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| External Length | 40 ft (12.19 m) |
| External Width | 8 ft (2.44 m) |
| End Wall Height (Erected) | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Base Frame Height | 2 ft 2 in (0.66 m) |
| Internal Length | 39 ft 5 in (12.01 m) |
| Internal Width | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) |
| Maximum Payload | Approx. 45,000 kg (99,200 lbs) |
| Tare Weight | Approx. 5,500 kg (12,100 lbs) |
| Material | COR-TEN Steel |
| Floor Material | Heavy-Duty Hardwood |
| End Wall Configuration | Collapsible & Locking |
| Corner Castings | ISO Standard |
| Lashing Rings | 20+ Heavy-Duty Tie-Down Points |
| Classification | Cargo Worthy (CW) |
Cargo-Worthy Flat Rack Design
This 40-foot flat rack shipping container is classified as Cargo Worthy (CW), making it suitable for freight transportation by road, rail, and sea. Its open-sided design provides exceptional flexibility for transporting cargo that exceeds the dimensions of standard enclosed containers.
Ideal for transporting:
- Heavy machinery
- Construction equipment
- Industrial components
- Large vehicles
- Steel fabrications
- Project cargo
- Oversized freight
The open platform allows cargo to extend beyond the sides or top when permitted by transportation regulations.
Heavy-Duty COR-TEN Steel Construction
Manufactured from high-strength COR-TEN weathering steel, this flat rack container is engineered to withstand demanding industrial environments while providing exceptional durability and long service life.
Construction features include:
- Heavy-duty COR-TEN steel base frame
- Reinforced steel cross members
- Cargo-worthy structural certification
- ISO-standard corner castings
- Hardwood flooring
- Collapsible steel end walls
- Heavy-duty cargo lashing points
The rugged construction provides excellent structural integrity for transporting heavy and oversized loads.
Collapsible End Walls
The container is equipped with heavy-duty collapsible end walls that can be locked upright during transport or folded down to accommodate oversized cargo.
Benefits include:
- Easier loading and unloading
- Greater cargo flexibility
- Reduced storage space when empty
- Efficient stacking of empty units
- Suitable for over-height cargo
The folding design also helps reduce transportation and storage costs when the container is not in use.
Secure Cargo Transportation
Multiple integrated lashing rings are positioned throughout the base frame and end walls to help secure cargo safely during transportation.
Advantages include:
- Secure tie-down points
- Improved cargo stability
- Safer transportation
- Support for oversized equipment
- Reliable load restraint for road, rail, and ocean freight
These heavy-duty securing points make the container suitable for transporting valuable industrial equipment and oversized cargo.
For international guidance on the safe transport of cargo by sea, visit:
Ideal Applications
The 40-foot Flat Rack Shipping Container is commonly used for:
- Heavy machinery transportation
- Construction equipment shipping
- Vehicle transportation
- Steel structure transport
- Timber and lumber shipments
- Industrial pipe transportation
- Project cargo logistics
- Import and export operations
- Offshore and energy sector equipment
- Infrastructure projects
Its open design makes it one of the most versatile container types available for oversized freight.
Package Includes
Your purchase includes:
- 1 × 40-Foot Flat Rack Shipping Container
- 2 × Collapsible Steel End Walls with Locking Mechanisms
- Integrated Heavy-Duty Cargo Lashing System
- ISO Standard Corner Castings
- Hardwood Container Flooring
Nationwide Delivery Available
Containers Unlimited LLC proudly supplies 40-foot flat rack shipping containers throughout New Jersey and across the United States.
We regularly deliver to:
- Jersey City
- Newark
- Paterson
- Trenton
- Camden
- Edison
- Nationwide U.S. locations
Browse Related Products
Explore more shipping containers and logistics solutions:
40ft Standard Shipping Container – Storage Class
45Ft High Cube Shipping Container – Cargo Worthy & Wind Watertight
Request a Quote Today
Looking for a cargo-worthy 40-foot flat rack shipping container for oversized cargo or heavy equipment transportation?
Contact Containers Unlimited LLC today for:
- Current inventory availability
- Nationwide delivery
- Heavy equipment transport solutions
- Export container options
- Product specifications
- Competitive pricing
We are committed to supplying durable, cargo-worthy, and high-capacity flat rack shipping containers for freight, construction, industrial, agricultural, and logistics applications throughout New Jersey and across the United States.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.