Project Cargo Shipping with Flat Rack and Open-Top Containers
Looking for efficient, flexible shipping solutions for oversized or unconventional cargo? Discover how flat rack and open-top containers streamline logistics for heavy machinery, bulky equipment, and loose material transport.
What Is a Shipping Container?
Built without side walls and often without a roof, flat racks are perfect for oversized and heavyweight cargo. With fixed or collapsible end walls, they provide maximum flexibility for machinery, top-heavy vehicles, and extra-wide loads that require side or top loading
Specialized Container Types for Project Cargo
For cargo that doesn’t fit standard dimensions, two specialized container types stand out:
Open Top Containers
Ideal for top-loaded, bulk, or irregularly shaped cargo, these containers feature a removable tarpaulin roof. Open-top containers are commonly used to transport loose industrial materials or goods that exceed standard entry dimensions. They are best suited for cargo under 7'8” in height, due to space limitations after covering.
Flat Rack Containers
Built without side walls and often without a roof, flat racks are perfect for oversized and heavyweight cargo. With fixed or collapsible end walls, they provide maximum flexibility for machinery, top-heavy vehicles, and extra-wide loads that require side or top loading
Which Container Should You Choose?
Choose an open-top container for loose bulk materials that need crane loading and can be shielded by a tarp.
Opt for a flat rack container when handling large equipment, industrial machinery, or unusually shaped goods that exceed the dimensions of enclosed containers.
Why It Matters
Choosing the right container type reduces transport risks, cuts loading time, and ensures regulatory compliance for project logistics. Whether you're shipping by vessel, train, or truck, specialized containers improve cargo safety and handling efficiency.