40ft Platform Container
The 40ft Platform Container is a flat-deck, heavy-duty transport unit designed to move oversized and ultra-heavy cargo that traditional containers can’t accommodate.
The Platform Container is a specialized container for the storage and transportation of odd sized goods which may not fit in any other container. The 40ft is the largest Platform Container available.
Key Features
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Container Type: 40 feet Platform – Flat deck, no roof or walls
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Payload Capacity:Â Over 40 metric tons (40,520 kg)
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Construction:Â Stackable CORTEN steel frame with high-tensile flush steel deck
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Loading Profile:Â Low deck height (480 mm) for efficient crane/forklift compatibility
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Twistlocks:Â Built-in for direct cargo lashing
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Certification:Â CSC & ISO certified for global freight forwarding
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Finish: Standard RAL5013 – Custom coatings available upon request
40ft Platform Container Specifications
All specifications are indicative. Individual container dimensions may differ.
| Feature
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Specification |
| External Nominal Dimensions | 12m x 2.43m x 0.6m (high), 40’ x 8’ x 2’ (high) |
| Tare Weight
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5,700 kgs, 12,570 lbs
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| Max Gross Weight
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45,000 kgs, 99,210 lbs
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| Max Payload
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39,300 kgs, 86,640 lbs
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| Accessories
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Lashing points both sides
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| Designed, Built and Certified
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ISO & CSC Certified |
| Built-in Twistlocks | Yes – integrated securing points |
| Structure | Stackable CORTEN steel frame |
Structural & Performance Advantages
Flush Steel Deck : Provides uniform load support across the surface. Designed to resist warping under point-loaded cargo such as tracked vehicles or reinforced skids.
Integrated Twistlocks: Facilitates safe and compliant anchoring of abnormal cargo profiles — including cranes, turbines, heavy drums, and machinery bases — without additional framing.
Open Architecture: With no roof or sidewalls, this platform enables efficient lateral and overhead loading for bulky or asymmetrical freight.
Low Deck Height: Only 480 mm from the ground, reducing lift height for forklifts, side loaders, or gantry cranes — especially beneficial for dense loads requiring tight clearance.
Multimodal Compatibility: Built for seamless handling by ships, railcars, yard lifts, and flatbed trailers. Ideal for long-haul transit across ports, depots, and project sites.
Stackable Format: When not in use, platform containers can be stacked securely, optimizing space at logistics yards or staging zones.
Suitable Use Cases
Heavy Equipment & Machinery:Â Designed for the secure transit of excavators, dozers, oversized trucks, or tracked vehicles.
Project Cargo Logistics:Â Ideal for massive equipment like turbines, generators, transformers, and structural components that exceed general ISO container limits.
Oversized Freight Solutions:Â Supports irregular loads such as steel beams, oilfield skids, container-mounted gensets, or long-span assemblies.
Yard Storage & Static Use:Â Functions as a stable elevated base for temporary machinery, mobile staging, or remote-site equipment deployment.
Handling, Safety & Compliance
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Fully ISO-standard compliant
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CSC certified for international freight forwarding
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Designed for twistlock chassis and flatbed compatibility
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Inspected for deck integrity, corner alignment, and twistlock tension prior to dispatch
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Load distribution drawings and engineered lashing diagrams available on request
