Platform Containers for Hire & Sale

Shipping container platforms are flat or open containers without sidewalls, end walls, or a roof. They often resemble a flatbed trailer, and their design allows for easy loading and unloading of cargo from the sides or from the top. The absence of walls and roof makes them suitable for carrying items that exceed the dimensions of regular containers, such as machinery, vehicles, construction equipment, or large, bulky items. They are often used to transport goods on small cargo vessels or ferries.  You can either hire or purchase our shipping container platforms with either wooden or steel floors, depending on the size and weight of your cargo. If you are not sure which type of floor is best for transporting or storing your cargo, speak to our friendly team on 0800 023 5060.  

Uses and applications

• Used to transport unique and odd-shaped cargo such as industrial machinery, aeroplane parts and long pipes
• Available in 20ft or 40ft
• Easy to move and store with slots for forklifts

Features of our shipping container platform

• Perfect for heavy and oversized cargo
• The bottom construction is built to hold loads up to 60,000 kg
• Gooseneck tunnel on both ends of 40’
• Easy loading and transportation
• 20' interlocked pile of max. 7 units
• 40' interlocked pile of max. 4 units
• Lots of strong lashing equipment
• The static load for break bulk shipments is up to 85,000 kg (187,390 lbs) as a foundation base

Industries

Platform containers can be used in the logistics and cargo handling industry, it is a perfect shipping container type for farmers, agriculture and construction as well. If you’re looking to either hire or purchase a platform container, our Willbox team can assist you on 0800 023 5060.

• Industrial machinery transport: Carry large machinery, turbines, generators, and industrial plant that are too large or heavy for any enclosed container type.
• Aeroplane and aerospace components: Transport aircraft fuselage sections, wings, or large aeronautical components requiring an entirely open loading environment.
• Long pipes and structural steel: Move long pipes, beams, and structural steel sections that extend beyond the length of a standard container.
• Agricultural equipment: Transport large tractors, combine harvesters, and wide farm machinery without the need for dismantling.
• Cargo vessel and ferry transport: Use on small cargo vessels or ferries for transporting goods between ports where a flatbed platform is the most practical option.
• Construction project logistics: Move prefabricated concrete sections, bridge components, and large construction elements with maximum flexibility.
• Vehicles and rolling stock: Load oversized or heavy road vehicles, trailers, and specialist construction vehicles for transport.