40ft Flat Rack Containers in Scarborough
Transporting oversized or exceptionally heavy cargo presents unique challenges. Standard shipping containers simply lack the capacity and flexibility required for items like large machinery, industrial components, or substantial construction materials. This is where the 40ft Flat Rack Container excels, providing the essential strength and open design necessary for securing and shipping your most demanding loads.
Designed with robust end walls (either fixed or collapsible) and open sides, the 40ft flat rack facilitates significantly easier loading and lashing of cargo that cannot pass through conventional container doors. This makes them the go-to solution for businesses in Scarborough and across the UK dealing with bulky, non-standard shipments.
Shipping Containers of Leeds offers a range of 40ft flat rack solutions tailored to meet your specific project needs in Scarborough. Whether you require a unit for a single complex shipment or ongoing transport of large items, our flat racks provide the necessary capacity, compliance, and logistical advantages to ensure your cargo reaches its destination safely and efficiently.
Why Choose Our 40ft Flat Racks for Scarborough?
When your cargo demands maximum space and exceptional structural support, our 40ft flat rack containers are the ideal choice. These units are the preferred solution across various UK industries for transporting the heaviest and most voluminous oversized items, offering significant advantages for operations in and around Scarborough.
- Highest Capacity: As the largest flat rack format, they offer superior volume and weight capacity for substantial loads, perfect for large plant equipment or fabricated structures.
- Fully Certified: ISO compliant and CSC plated for seamless global and domestic UK transport, ensuring your shipments meet all regulatory requirements.
- Optimised Logistics: Collapsible end walls facilitate efficient stacking for storage and reduce costs during return logistics, providing cost-effectiveness for your supply chain.
- Tailored Solutions: Optional modifications available to precisely match your unique project requirements, ensuring the container fits your exact needs.
- Specialised Delivery: UK-wide delivery service, often utilising HIAB-assisted vehicles for safe and precise placement at your Scarborough site or any other location.
40ft Flat Rack Specifications
Understand the capabilities of our 40ft flat rack containers:
| Feature | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| External Dimensions | 12.19m x 2.43m x 2.6m | 40’ x 8’ x 8’6” |
| Internal Dimensions | 11.65m x 2.21m | 38’2.6” x 7’3.1” |
| Cubic Capacity | 52.9 m³ | 1,868 ft³ |
| Tare Weight | 4,950 kg | 10,910 lbs |
| Max Gross Weight | 45,000 kg | 99,210 lbs |
| Max Payload | 40,050 kg | 88,200 lbs |
| Structure | Spring folding ends, locking system, heavy-duty timber floor | |
Get Your 40ft Flat Rack Quote for Scarborough
Need a 40ft Flat Rack Container in Scarborough? Shipping Containers of Leeds provides reliable containers and efficient delivery services. Contact us today to discuss your requirements and receive a competitive quote.
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