40ft x 8ft One Trip Flat Rack Container
Get maximum loading flexibility with our 40ft One Trip Flat Rack Container – manufactured to ISO shipping standards and used only once on its original single export voyage, meaning it reaches you in near – new, cosmetically excellent condition without the “new – build” price tag of a factory – fresh unit.
Unlike a standard enclosed shipping container, a flat rack has no side walls, open – sided shipping container 40ft giving you complete side, top, and end access. That makes it the right choice for cargo that simply won’t fit through a standard container door: plant machinery, vehicles, generators, steel beams, timber, pipework, and other oversized or irregularly shaped loads.
Why choose “One Trip” condition?
A one trip container has completed a single loaded international voyage from the factory to the UK. It hasn’t been through years of stacking, weathering, or repeated handling like a standard used container, so you get:
– Minimal cosmetic wear – light surface marks at most
– Full structural integrity with no repairs or patch welds
– A significantly lower price than a brand – new, never – shipped unit
– CSC (Container Safety Convention) plate still valid for onward transport
Key Features
– Open – sided design – no side walls, allowing side, top and end loading of oversized or out – of – gauge cargo
– Collapsible or fixed end frames – flat rack container with collapsible ends fold flat so empty units can be stacked compactly for storage or return transport
– Heavy – duty Corten steel construction – built to withstand demanding loads and UK weather conditions
– Lashing rings throughout – positioned in the side rails, floor, and corner posts for secure tie – down of cargo
– 28mm marine plywood flooring – durable, load – rated base suitable for forklifts and heavy equipment
– ISO corner castings – compatible with standard container handling, lifting, and stacking equipment
– CSC plated – certified for onward road, rail, and sea transport
Specifications
| Measurement | Size |
| External Length | 12.19 m (40ft) |
| External Width | 2.44 m (8ft) |
| External Height | 2.59 m (8ft 6in) |
| Internal Length | 11.65 m |
| Internal Width | 2.22 m |
| Tare Weight | Approx. 4,950 kg |
| Max Payload* | Approx. 30,480 kg |
| Floor Type | 28mm marine plywood |
| End Frame Type | Fixed or collapsible (confirm at order) |
| Condition | One Trip (single – use, near – new) |
| CSC Plate | Yes |
Common Uses
– Transporting plant machinery, excavators, and heavy equipment
– Moving steel beams, pipework, and construction materials
– Timber and log haulage
– Oversized agricultural or industrial cargo
– Stackable open storage for irregular – shaped items
– Export and freight forwarding of out – of – gauge loads
Delivery Across the UK
This 40ft flat rack container for sale is available for delivery throughout mainland UK, subject to site access and location. Before ordering, please ensure:
– The delivery vehicle (HIAB or flatbed) has clear, level access to the site
– The ground is firm, level, and prepared for placement
– There is sufficient space for the vehicle to manoeuvre and unload safely
Get a Quote
Stock and pricing on one trip flat rack container UK delivery can move quickly. Contact our team for current availability, a delivery quote for your postcode, and advice on choosing between fixed and collapsible end frames for your application.
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