New Flat Rack Shipping Containers – 20ft  UK Wide Delivery

If your cargo is too wide, too tall, too heavy, or an awkward shape for a standard container, a new flat rack shipping container is the solution. Built with a solid steel base and either fixed or collapsible end walls — but no sides or roof — flat racks let you crane-load or drive machinery straight onto the deck, then strap it down securely for road or sea transport.

Every unit we supply is manufactured to ISO container standards, so it can be handled, stacked (when empty and collapsible), and shipped through the same global container network as a standard box container.

Why choose a new flat rack container

• No sides or roof — load from above with a crane, or drive vehicles straight on
• Fixed or collapsible ends — collapsible ends fold flat for compact storage when empty
• Heavy-duty steel deck — high payload capacity for machinery, vehicles, timber, pipework and plant
• Lashing rings built into the side rails, floor and corner posts for secure tie-down
• ISO-compliant corner castings — compatible with standard container handling equipment, cranes and lifting spreaders
• Brand new condition — full working life ahead, no cosmetic wear from previous shipments
• Available in 20ft and 40ft sizes to suit your load
• Nationwide UK delivery, HIAB or flatbed depending on access

Common uses for flat rack containers

• Transporting plant machinery, generators, or vehicles
• Shipping oversized industrial equipment and steel components
• Moving construction materials such as timber, pipework, and structural steel
• Acting as a load-bearing platform or temporary ramp on site
• Export shipping of out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo

Specification

Delivery across the UK

New flat rack shipping containers are delivered nationwide by flatbed or HIAB crane-offload vehicle, depending on your site access. Before ordering, please make sure:

• The delivery vehicle has suitable access to your site
• The ground is level, firm, and prepared for offloading
• There is enough clear space to manoeuvre and position the unit

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a fixed and collapsible flat rack? Fixed-end flat racks have permanent end walls. Collapsible-end units let you fold the ends down when the container is empty, so several can be stacked in the space of one standard container — useful for return shipping or storage.

Can a flat rack container be used for export shipping? Yes. Our new flat rack containers are ISO-compliant and CSC plated, so they can be used for road, rail, and sea freight through the standard container network.

Do flat rack containers come with lashing points? Yes — every unit includes lashing rings in the corner posts, side rails, and deck to secure cargo for transport.

What sizes are available? We supply new flat rack shipping containers in 20ft and 40ft lengths, both compatible with standard container handling equipment.