40FT Used Flat Rack Shipping Container

Typical age on these units runs 10–14 years, and every one is certified cargo worthy before sale. The 40FT Used Flat Rack Shipping Container has an open-top, open-side profile on a rugged steel frame, which makes top and side loading straightforward for materials that exceed conventional container dimensions — industrial machinery through to modular infrastructure.

Rail, ocean freight or on-site relocation: this cargo-worthy flat rack is engineered for the demands of non-standard cargo and offers maximum flexibility, durability and compliance for heavy-lift logistics.

Unit Data

• Container type: 40FT Flat Rack – Used
• Condition: Cargo Worthy Certified
• Frame material: CORTEN Anti-Corrosive Steel
• Flooring: 28mm 19-ply Marine-Grade Plywood
• Entry method: Top and Side Loading
• Handling access: Forklift and Crane Compatible
• End walls: Fixed or Collapsible (varies by unit)
• Forklift pockets: Yes – Balanced for Safe Lifting
• Handles and locks: Heavy-Duty, Lockable
• Typical age: 10–14 Years
• Surface condition: May include rust or minor non-structural dents

Dimensions and Load Ratings

• External dimensions (L × W × H): 40’ × 8’ × 8’6”
• Internal dimensions (L × W × H): 38’7” × 7’3” × 6’5”
• Tare weight: 10,800 lbs
• Max payload: 99,200 lbs
• Gross weight rating: 110,000 lbs

Note: dimensions may vary slightly by unit. Load certifications and tolerances available on request.

Frame and Floor

• A reinforced steel frame minimizes fatigue and resists deformation under high-load operations
• The marine plywood floor is rated for heavy equipment, fabrication platforms or palletized steel
• The open-frame configuration supports tall, wide and irregular cargo
• Forklift pockets allow safe movement of the unit when empty or unladen
• Top and side loadable by crane or forklift, which cuts handling time
• End walls, fixed or collapsible, give flexibility for stacking or stowage

Every unit is certified cargo-worthy and visually inspected before it is sold.

Freight This Suits

• Steel and fabricated materials. Long-length steel beams, pipe bundles, cable reels or industrial tubing.
• Power equipment and generators. Relocating large-scale compressors, tanks or mobile power units under load compliance.
• Construction and infrastructure. Oversized machinery such as cranes, pile drivers and excavators moved directly to job sites.
• Aviation and marine freight. Aircraft components, engine housings or propeller assemblies carried safely and visibly.
• Prefabricated building modules. Framed wall sections, roof trusses or modular shelters in transport.

Condition Disclosure

Each 40FT Flat Rack is cargo worthy certified and structurally inspected. Units may show signs of:

• Cosmetic dents or wear
• End-wall configuration varies between units (fixed or collapsible)
• Surface rust or paint fade

None of that affects the load-bearing or safety performance of the container. Certification documents, including inspection summaries and visual references, are available upon request.