20-foot Flat Rack Shipping Container Cargo-worthy
The 20-foot flat-rack shipping container is perfect for transporting freight that is too large, heavy, or awkward (out-of-gauge (OOG)) and will not fit in a standard shipping container. The 20-foot container size is a lower-capacity option still compatible with intermodal infrastructure, ships, trucks, and railcars designed for 20-foot boxes.
Description
20-foot Flat Rack Shipping Container — Cargo-worthy
The 20-foot flat-rack shipping container is perfect for transporting freight that is too large, heavy, or awkward (out-of-gauge (OOG)) and will not fit in a standard shipping container. The 20-foot container size is a lower-capacity option that is still compatible with intermodal infrastructure, ships, trucks, and railcars designed for 20-foot boxes.
Price range: $3,300–$3,900. Available in Premium Condition or Standard Condition. Bulk and wholesale pricing is available — call for multi-unit discounts. Inventory is limited and availability varies by location. Delivery is quoted separately based on your delivery location.
The open sides of a flat-rack container make them perfect for transporting extra-large, awkwardly shaped, and heavy items (out-of-gauge (OOG)) that wouldn't fit in a standard enclosed container. Their length and width remain compatible with container ships, trains, and other transport equipment designed for 20-foot containers.
Loading Flat-Rack Shipping Containers
The open sides can make loading cargo such as piping and timber very efficient. With their open tops, flat-rack containers allow cargo to be top-loaded by crane, which can be faster and more efficient. Flat-rack containers can also support extremely heavy loads of up to around 45,000 lbs.
This flexible loading can require less specialized handling equipment and less time, resulting in flat-rack containers being more cost-effective for shipping OOG cargo. Flat-rack containers are versatile and can accommodate a broad range of cargo sizes, shapes, and weights.
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
Features
- 20' flat rack for out-of-gauge (OOG) oversized and heavy freight
- Open sides + open top — side-load or crane top-load
- Supports heavy loads up to ~45,000 lbs
- Compatible with 20' intermodal ships, trucks, and railcars
- Collapsible end walls for compact storage
- Premium or Standard cargo-worthy condition
Available Modifications
Specifications
- External Length
- 20 ft (6.10 m)
- External Width
- 8 ft (2.44 m)
- External Height
- 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
- Tare Weight
- 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg)
- Payload
- 30,000–45,000 lbs (13,608–20,412 kg)
- Gross Weight
- 34,000–49,000 lbs (15,422–22,226 kg)
- Condition
- Used — Cargo-Worthy (Premium / Standard)
- Certification
- ISO
- Location
- Northern & Southern California
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