We always insist on using corrugated, marine-grade Corten steel (also known as weathering steel) because it’s been tried and tested on the world’s oceans over many decades and will guarantee years of service, provided the sea container is properly maintained. Heavy duty steel lashing rings are welded to the side rails and corner posts to prevent movement of cargo. Floors are made from a choice of durable hardwood or plywood, firmly screwed to solid steel cross-members for maximum load-bearing capacity.

Once the load is put in place and secured, roof bows and a door header (which can be swivelled out) are installed, to provide a firm base for the tarpaulin which is then stretched across to provide partial protection from the elements. The resilient tarpaulins, as supplied by Shipping Containers Adelaide, are all made from PVC and TIR-approved. They can be firmly lashed to the side rails and corner posts via the lashing rings, to create a water and windproof seal.  The roof bows are indispensable in maintaining the structural integrity of the whole superstructure, meaning open tops aren’t suitable for transporting over-height cargoes. In these instances, our flat rack shipping container are definitely the best option.

Moving over-height cargoes in and out of Adelaide that won’t even fit into a 9’6” open top shipping container becomes the job of our trusty flat-rack units which are essentially flat platforms with unrestricted headroom. They have no walls but some have ends that can be easily collapsible. They can even be safely stacked. They are the best option if, for example, you need to ship tall, heavy equipment bound for South Australia’s mining sites. Shipping Containers Adelaide are experts in transporting over-height loads, so please call us if you need specialist advice before ordering.