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Container types

20' Flat Rack

A loaded deck with collapsible end structures instead of full side/roof walls — for oversized or awkward-shaped cargo (pipes, machinery, coils) loaded from the top or sides.

20' Flat Rack isometric outline
Specifications
External (L×W×H)5 970 × 2 360 × 2 240 mm
Internal deck (L×W)5 700 × 2 350 mm
Tare2 360 kg
Max payload~27 150 kg (varies significantly by manufacturer/rating)

Standard: ISO 668 (series-1 external dimensions, flat-rack envelope); ISO 1496-5 (platform / flat-rack containers). Source: Blue Water Shipping container specification toolbox. Flat-rack payload ratings vary widely (from ~27t general-purpose to 40t+ heavy-duty units) — confirm the specific unit's CSC plate before quoting.