With their open tops, 40-foot flat-rack containers allow cargo to be top-loaded by crane, which can be faster and more efficient. The open sides can make loading cargo such as piping and timber very efficient. This flexibility can require less specialized handling equipment and less time, resulting in an efficient solution for shipping (out-of-gauge (OOG))Â cargo.
40-foot flat-rack shipping containers can also support heavy loads of up to around 60,000 lbs. or more.
Common cargo shipped with flat-rack containers:
- Heavy machinery, such as bulldozers, excavators, and cranes
- Boats and marine vehicles
- Timber and pipes
- Cars, trucks, and buses
- Boilers and power generators
- Jet or turboprop engines
