Platform Container

What is a Platform Container?

Container Family is a leading China platform container manufacturer. A platform container is a simple floor arrangement, which does not comprise any end or sidewalls. They are not meant for normal or standard cargo to be shipped in them. They are meant for all your unique types of cargo that cannot be transported in other types of cargo boxes available.

This container type offers shipping solutions in cargo that is extra in any which way, be it size, height, or length. It offers ideal solution for cargo in oversized, over-height, and over-length, but has 20ft and 40ft length dimensions, the same as standard units.

They are used to move freight like extremely large and heavy machinery, oil and gas hardware, lumber, transportation equipment, and so on. For oversized and hefty loads which even exceed the standard specifications, platform containers can also be lashed together to create an even larger platform to meet your requirements.

Flat Rack and Platform, aren’t they the same?

For a very long time, many people have been confusing platform containers with flat rack containers. Flat rack containers have a lot in common with their platform variant. Both are used extensively for the movement of heavy cargo from one location to another. They are also available in the same dimensions of 20 and 40 feet.

It can be said that a flat rack container can be converted into a platform variant, but they are not at all the same. Flat rack containers have walls on both short edges of the container. These containers are suitable for transporting cargo that is difficult to load onto the vehicle from the front gate. These walls can be collapsible or non-collapsible. The collapsible type of flat rack containers can be used as a platform one as well.

The most common applications of platform containers

● They are the best choice for the transportation of XXL machinery, airplane apparatuses, and other extremely heavy cargo.
● All platform shipping containers have fork pocket holes to ensure the smooth transporting of the cargo.
● They can carry up to 3000 kg of cargo inside rails and gooseneck tunnels.