Flat racks correspond dimensionally with standardized containers. Since they are specialized, they enable the transport of general cargo in over-width or over-height, for example, heavy machine parts.
Description
What Are Flatracks?
Flatracks in the standardized version have front walls, but none on the side and no roof. Nevertheless, they are basically stackable like ISO containers and can therefore be used for many transportation projects.
A large range of models:
Flat rack containers correspond with typical container measurements. Usually they are 20ft and 40ft. We can also provide models with 45ft or as high cube.
Flatracks fulfill yet another function. Due to the fact that their floor design is designed for particularly high loads, they can be used on full container ships as artificial decks. The static payload for a 40 ft flat rack is about 50,000 kg.
What Should You Be Careful Of When Using Flat Rack Containers For Transport?
Due to the open design, cargo must be secured to the container. For this purpose, flat racks have lashing rings in the corner posts and on the ground.
In the case of particularly heavy cargo, care must be taken to ensure a uniform distribution of the load across the entire flooring.
In addition to open top containers or refrigerated containers, flatracks are regarded as special containers. This means higher freight costs during transport on the ship. Stacking is often not possible because of the dimensions or the weight, making the occupancy of a single place necessary.
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