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Flat Rack Containers

Characteristics

These containers are designed to facilitate the carrage of cargo in excess of the dimensions available in either General Purpose or open top containers.

They consist of a flat bed with fixed ends, the external diensions coforming in all respects to the ISO (International Standards Organistation) requirements.

Suitable lashing points are ftted to the floor and or the side rails of the container. (each with a Safe Working Load of 2032 kg) with in some cases 4 corner rings (5080kg SWL). It should be noted that no tarpaulin cover is  supplied therefore cargo chould be suiltably weather protected. Ther are 20' and 40' versions of this container type.

Uncontainerable Cargo

A combination of 2 or more flat rack containers can be ised to form a temporary 'tween' deck space for uncontainerable cargo moved on a 'port to port' basis, provided the total weight and point loading of the cargo does not exceed the static capabilites of the flat racks.

Shoppers who require to ship cargo which may be considered to be uncontainerable either due to size or weight or both, should contact their local Agent.

20ft x 8ft x 8ft 6in UNITS 6-1m x 2-4m x 2-4m
Average Interior Dimensions			Side Openings		Cubic Capacity
L1	B1	H1	L2	H2
Tare weights vary between 2610kg and 2810kg. Gross weight is 30489kg.
5940mm	2400mm	2310mm	5575mm	2310mm	31.9m3

40ft x 8ft x 8ft UNITS 12-2m x 2-4m x 2-6m
Average Interior Dimensions			Side Openings		Cubic Capacity
L1	B1	H1	L2	H2
Tare weights vary between 5960kg and 6100kg. Gross weight is 4064kg
12066mm	2263mm	2134mm	11662mm	2134mm	58.6m³

General Purpose Containers

Characteristics

As the name suggests this closed container is suitable for the carriage of all types of general cargo, and with suitable temporary modification for the carriage of bulk cargoes, both solid and liquid (for more information please see the relevant sections under 'Loading Containers').

The containers are basically a steel framework with steel cladding, in all cases the floors are either hardwood timber planked or plywood sheeted. Access for loading is through full width doors.

Cargo securing flashing points are located at floor level at the base of the sidewalls (generally 5 per side in 20' and 9 per side in 40' containers, all with a Safe Working Load of 2032kgs each.

Tare, Payload and Gross Weights

The tare weights of containers vary, therefore no absolute figure is quoted for payload, but it should be mentioned that the P&O Containers fleet of 20' General Purpose containers have a maximum gross weight of between 22,860 and 30,480 kgs. All 40' GP containers have a maximum gross weight of 30,480kgs.

However, very careful consideration must be given to the maximum weight limits acceptable in the country of origin and destination.

20ft x 8ft x 8ft 6in UNITS 6-1m x 2-4m x 2-6m
Average Interior Dimensions			Door Dimensions		Cubic Capacity Average
L1	B1	H1	B2	H2
Tare weights vary between 1800kg and 2500kg.
5890mm	2345mm	2400mm	2335mm	2290mm	33.3m³

40ft x 8ft x 8ft UNITS 12-2m x 2-4m x 2-6m
Average Interior Dimensions			Door Dimensions		Cubic Capacity Average
L1	B1	H1	B2	H2
Tare weights vary between 3700kg and 4380kg. Gross weight is 30,480kg
12015mm	2345mm	2362mm	2335mm	2260mm	66.9m³

Open Top Containers

Characteristics

This container with its top loading facility is designed for the carriage of heavy and awkward cargoes and those cargoes with height in excess of that which can be stowed in a standard General Purpose Container. The floor of the container is a hardwood timber plank or plywood and there are a number of cargo securing points in the floor or along the bottom side rail (generally 5 per side in the case of 20' and 9 per side 40', each with a safe working load of 2023kgs)

As can be seen from the diagram the steel container with its removable door header and removable roof bows allows loading to be effected either directly through the roof aperature or through the door using overhead lifting equipment. Tarpaulin tilts are supplied to protect cargo. Containers also maintains a supply of overheight tilts for use with overweight cargo. A limited number are avilable on request.

Notes: The actual roof aperature is smaller than the internal dimensions of the container, due to protusion of the top side rails (needed to support the roof bows) and the stubs (supporting the header bar over the door).

20ft x 8ft x 8ft 6in UNITS 6-1m x 2-4m x 2-6m
Average Interior Dimensions			Door Dimensions		Roof Aperature		Height at sides* H3	Width §B3	Cubic Capacity Average
L1	B1	H1	B2	H2	L2	B4
N.B. Tare weights vary between 2093kg and 2513kg. Gross weight vary between 2400kg and 30480kg
5890 mm	2345 mm	2400 mm	2335 mm	2290 mm	5712 mm	2175 mm	1974 mm	1830 mm	32.4m³

40ft x 8ft x 8ft UNITS 12-2m x 2-4m x 2-6m
Average Interior Dimensions			Door Dimensions		Roof Aperature		Height at sides* H3	Width §B3	Cubic Capacity Average
L1	B1	H1	B2	H2	L2	B4
Tare weights vary between 3949kg and 4650kg. Gross weight is 30,480kg
12025 mm	2330 mm	2305 mm	2310 mm	2220 mm	11832 mm	2150 mm	1950 mm	1840 mm	64.5m³

*H3 = Height at sides under top side rails   §B3 = Width between header stubs