Open Top Flat Rack Container

Exporters intending to ship heavy and bulky cargo which cannot fit through the doors of a four walled general purpose container are always in dilemma between an open top and a flat rack container since both are designed to carry such goods.

Open top flat rack container. Nyk possesses a large number of such containers. Open top and flat rack are two types of transporting methods that are often used with cargo that is too tall or bulky to fit in standard shipping containers. You will find collapsible containers and non collapsible containers with or without walls. Flat rack containers are especially suitable for heavy loads and cargo that needs loading from the top or sides such as pipes and machinery.

Flat rack containers are manufactured from steel and come in 20 and 40 sizes. Once the items are loaded each container is carefully sealed to ensure safe delivery of your cargo to its final destination. These flat rack containers can withstand concentrated loads on the central third of the container widthwise. We have several options to accommodate these bulk items including 20 foot and 40 foot flat rack and open top cargo shipping containers in houston.

Flat rack container dimensions. Open top containers and flat racks are typically used to haul or ship oversized equipment or cargo. Nyk s flat rack containers have reinforced floors. Flat racks typically either have fixed or collapsible ends and cargo is loaded from the top or sides.

When it comes to choosing a shipping container people are often confused about what type will serve their purpose.