Flat Racks Shropshire
Durable flat racks for Shropshire, built by Acorn Containers. Reliable, versatile storage solutions.
Durable flat racks for Shropshire, built by Acorn Containers. Reliable, versatile storage solutions.
Businesses across Shropshire face unique logistical challenges when transporting large, heavy, or unusually shaped goods. Standard shipping containers simply cannot accommodate many types of industrial machinery, construction materials, vehicles, or project cargo. Flat rack containers provide the essential solution, designed specifically for loads exceeding the dimensions of conventional container types. Acorn Containers supplies a range of flat rack containers throughout Shropshire, tailored to meet the demanding requirements of local industries, offering both fixed and collapsible end options.
Flat rack containers offer unparalleled flexibility and strength for transporting oversized items. Their open structure allows for straightforward loading and lashing of cargo from the top or sides, simplifying logistics for items like excavators, large pipes, turbines, or timber frames. For businesses operating in Shropshire, utilising flat racks ensures your valuable cargo reaches its destination safely and compliantly, whether moving goods within the UK or preparing them for international export.
Our 20ft flat racks provide a compact yet highly capable solution for transporting oversized or heavy goods within or from Shropshire. These units feature open sides and either fixed or collapsible end walls. The collapsible end version folds flat, offering significant space savings for storage and return logistics. Each container is built to ISO standards and holds a valid CSC plate, making them suitable for road, rail, and sea transport. Acorn Containers delivers 20ft flat racks directly to your Shropshire location.
| Feature | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| External Dimensions | 6m x 2.43m x 2.6m | 20’ x 8’ x 8’6” |
| Internal Dimensions | 5.8m x 2.4m x 2.3m | 19’6.4” x 7’9.5” x 7’5.5” |
| Tare Weight | 2,740 kg | 6,040 lbs |
| Max Gross Weight | 34,000 kg | 74,950 lbs |
| Max Payload | 31,260 kg | 68,860 lbs |
| Structure | Often feature spring folding ends, timber floor, forklift pockets | |
| Fork Pocket Distance | 2,050 mm | 6’8.5” |
For businesses in Shropshire handling significantly larger or heavier cargo, our 40ft flat rack containers provide the maximum capacity solution. These containers are essential for transporting substantial industrial equipment, heavy machinery, or large fabricated structures that cannot fit into standard 40ft containers. Like their 20ft counterparts, 40ft flat racks are available with fixed or collapsible ends, offering operational flexibility. Fully ISO compliant and CSC plated, they are ready for both domestic UK transport to or from Shropshire and international shipping. We deliver using appropriate vehicles, including HIAB-assisted transport where required.
| 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 | Often feature spring folding ends, locking system, heavy-duty timber floor | |
Acorn Containers specialises in delivering flat rack containers to businesses throughout Shropshire. We understand the logistical requirements for transporting these specialised units and coordinate delivery effectively to your specified location, whether in Shrewsbury, Telford, Oswestry, or elsewhere in the county. Our team arranges suitable transport, considering site access and offloading needs, to ensure a smooth and efficient delivery process.
Depending on your project duration and frequency of need, Acorn Containers offers flexible options to hire or purchase flat rack containers in Shropshire. Hiring provides a cost-effective solution for one-off or short-term transport requirements, while purchasing offers a long-term asset for ongoing logistics. Discuss your specific needs with our experts to determine the best approach for your Shropshire-based operations.
Flat racks transport oversized or heavy items that do not fit into standard enclosed containers. This includes machinery, vehicles, pipes, timber, construction materials, and large components.
Yes, Acorn Containers offers flat rack containers for hire in Shropshire, providing flexibility for short-term projects or one-off transport needs.
We deliver flat rack containers across all areas of Shropshire. We assess site access and logistics to ensure efficient delivery to your specific location.
A flat rack has end walls (either fixed or collapsible), while a platform container is essentially a flatbed base with no walls. Both are used for oversized cargo but offer slightly different securing and stacking options.
Yes, our flat rack containers are ISO certified and CSC plated, making them compliant and suitable for international sea transport from the UK ports.