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Used 40-Foot Flat Rack Container – Robust, Flexible, and Cost-Effective
A used 40-foot Flat Rack shipping container is the ideal solution for transporting oversized cargo that cannot fit into standard containers. Its open design with foldable end walls allows for flexible handling and optimal access to your goods.

Constructed from durable Corten steel and fully ISO and CSC certified, the container ensures secure transport worldwide. The numerous lashing points on corner posts, side beams, and the floor allow for safe cargo securing with straps, chains, or nets.

How a Flat Rack Container Works
A Flat Rack container is an open-frame container with no side walls or roof, featuring either fixed or foldable end walls. This design allows for top-loading or side-loading of heavy and oversized cargo, such as construction machinery, steel pipes, or large equipment.
Once loaded, cargo is secured using straps or chains attached to the designated lashing points, ensuring safe transport under extreme weather conditions and long distances.

What does “used container” mean?
A “used” shipping container has typically been in service for several years in international transport. It shows signs of wear such as scratches, dents, or surface rust, but remains wind- and watertight, secure, and fully functional. Used containers are inspected and certified to ensure safe handling and cost-effective use.

Ideal for temporary dry storage, construction site operations, or integration into a supply chain, a used 40-foot container provides a practical and proven solution. Suitable for anyone looking for used shipping containers for sale, storage containers for sale, or portable storage units.

Purchase a Used 40-Foot Flat Rack Container from CHS Container Group
At CHS Container Group, you can purchase used 40-foot Flat Rack containers tailored to your project needs:

• Guaranteed quality – all containers are ISO and CSC certified
• Flexible design – foldable end walls for versatile loading
• Easy handling – suitable for side or top loading of oversized cargo
• Cost-effective – perfect for temporary or specialized applications
• Fast delivery – across Germany, Europe, and beyond

With decades of experience, CHS Container Group provides a practical, safe, and cost-efficient solution for businesses seeking used Flat Rack containers, specialized transport solutions, or shipping containers for sale.

For any products under 40ft long:

When buying a container online, you can choose to have your container delivered with or without a crane.

With Crane

Your container will be delivered on a truck-mounted crane, allowing the driver to lift and position the container without additional offloading equipment.

To facilitate a truck-mounted crane delivery, you will need:

• Length Clearance: 18.75m (61.5ft)
• Height Clearance: 4m (13ft)
• Width Clearance: 3.65m (12ft)

Without Crane (Standard Chassis)

If you select delivery without a crane, your container will be delivered on a flat chassis with no built-in offloading equipment. You will therefore be responsible for offloading the container yourself using the appropriate heavy-duty equipment.

To facilitate a delivery without a crane, you will also need:

• Length Clearance: 18.75m (61.5ft)
• Height Clearance: 4m (13ft)
• Width Clearance: 3.65m (12ft)

To learn more about these delivery methods, consult our shipping container delivery guide.

For products 40ft or longer:

When buying a container online, you can choose to have your container delivered by side-loader or standard chassis.

With a Side-Loader

Your container will be delivered on a specialized truck called a side-loader (sometimes also known as a side-lifter). This vehicle has hydraulic arms that lift the container off the trailer and set it down beside the truck.

To facilitate a side-loader delivery, you will need:

• Length Clearance: 18.75m (61.5ft)
• Height Clearance: 4m (13ft)
• Width Clearance: 3.65m (12ft)

Standard Chassis

If you select delivery by standard chassis, you will be responsible for lifting and placing your shipping container on the ground with the appropriate heavy-duty equipment.

To facilitate delivery on a standard chassis, you will also need:

• Length Clearance: 18.75m (61.5ft)
• Height Clearance: 4m (13ft)
• Width Clearance: 3.65m (12ft)

To learn more about these delivery methods, consult our shipping container delivery guide.