The 40ft Used High-Cube Flat-Rack Shipping Container is engineered specifically for extreme logistics, providing the structural base needed to transport heavy construction machinery, industrial generators, long pipe bundles, and oversized vehicles. The high-cube profile delivers additional structural height clearance along the end posts, making it easier to stack and secure tall, non-standard freight.
Built with a heavily reinforced Cor-Ten steel chassis and a thick hardwood plank floor, this open-deck container eliminates side walls and roofs to allow unobstructed top- and side-loading via overhead gantry cranes or heavy-duty forklifts. Fully inspected to meet Cargo-Worthy (CWW) structural standards, it features multiple high-capacity steel lashing rings along the perimeter rails for securing heavy chains and tie-down straps. Most units include flush-folding collapsible end walls, allowing empty racks to be stacked together for compact return transport and efficient space management.
Key Features & Specs
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360-Degree Open Access: Open-top and open-side design accommodates extra-wide, extra-long, or over-height cargo that cannot fit into standard enclosed containers.
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High-Cube Profile: Provides extra vertical frame height and clearance for oversized equipment while maintaining standard corner-casting stackability.
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Reinforced Steel Decking: Engineered with heavy-duty steel cross-members and industrial wood flooring to support high-point loads and heavy tonnage.
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Collapsible End Walls: End panels fold down flat into the floor base to allow easy stacking of empty units during return freight operations.
Specifications
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External Dimensions: 40′ L x 8′ W x 9’6″ H
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Internal Floor Length: ~38’2″ L (between end posts)
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Internal Floor Width: ~7’10” W
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Tare Weight: ~12,000 – 13,200 lbs (5,440 – 5,980 kg)
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Max Payload: ~85,000 – 100,000 lbs (38,550 – 45,360 kg)
