Who it is for
- A shipper whose piece will not go through the doors of a dry container
- A buyer comparing open top, flat rack, and breakbulk for one machine
- Someone who needs to buy the container itself, as well as move cargo
Solutions
Flat Rack & Open Top from China
Flat rack shipping is for cargo that is too wide or too long for a dry container. Open-top container shipping is for cargo that is too tall and can be lifted in from above. Yihang quotes the equipment for a named piece, origin, and destination. People also search because they want to buy a flat rack or an open-top box. That is a different job: the desk can introduce a supplier, and the freight for your cargo is quoted separately. This page does not list stock and does not publish a price.
What the file includes
- Open top when height is the problem and a crane can load from above
- Flat rack when width or length is the problem
- A note when the piece is really breakbulk and no container equipment fits
- A supplier introduction if the request is to buy an empty box, kept separate from the cargo freight
01
Send the piece
Length, width, height, weight, and a photo or drawing.
02
Name the job
Ship this cargo, or buy an empty container. They are not the same quote.
03
Match the equipment
Open top, flat rack, or a dry box if the piece actually fits.
Calculators
A sketch of the box. Not a freight rate.
Container fit sketch Tool
A dry-box sketch. If the piece fails it, the quote moves to open top, flat rack, or breakbulk.
Construction equipment from China ToolFlat rack vs RoRo for excavators and lifts.
Industrial machinery from China ToolGuide
Steel structures from China ToolOpen top vs flat rack vs breakbulk.
Use it on a lane
The same job, pointed at a country. Open the lane if you already know the destination.
United States China to United States
China to USA shipping: FCL, LCL and air. West and East Coast ports with inland doors on one quote. Quote within 24h.
Canada China to CanadaChina to Canada FCL, LCL, flat rack and DG via Vancouver and Prince Rupert. CARM, steel surtax and ISPM 15 checks before booking. Quote within 24h.
Singapore China to SingaporeChina to Singapore FCL, LCL and air from Dalian or South China. Hub moves to ASEAN when needed. Quote within 24h with origin and cargo.
Australia China to AustraliaChina to Australia FCL, LCL and air to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle. Biosecurity and door terms on the quote. Quote within 24h.
New Zealand China to New ZealandChina to New Zealand FCL, LCL and air to Auckland, Tauranga and Lyttelton. MPI and door delivery on the quote. Quote within 24h.
Mexico China to MexicoFreight forwarder China to Mexico: ocean FCL, LCL and air to Manzanillo, Lázaro Cárdenas and Veracruz. Customs basics on the quote. Reply within 24h.
Caribbean China to CaribbeanFreight forwarder China to Caribbean: FCL, LCL and air to Trinidad, Guyana, Guadeloupe and island ports. OOG quoted prepaid. Desk reply within 24h.
South America China to South AmericaFreight forwarder China to South America: FCL, LCL and air to Argentina, Venezuela and regional ports. OOG quoted prepaid. Desk reply within 24h.
Europe China to EuropeChina to Europe by sea, rail and air. Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp and UK gateways with inland delivery on request. Quote within 24h.
Russia and Central Asia China to Russia and Central AsiaChina to Russia and Central Asia by rail, plus ocean or truck when needed. Door-to-station on one file. Quote within 24h.
Questions shippers ask
What is flat rack shipping?
A container with no side walls, used when the cargo is wider or longer than a dry box. The piece is lashed to the bed. It is not a general-cargo container, and it is not a box we sell off a list on this site.
When is an open-top container the right tool?
When the cargo is too tall for a closed roof and can be lifted in from above. If it is also too wide, a flat rack or breakbulk is the honest answer. Dimensions decide. A photo of a similar box does not.
Can I buy a flat rack or an open-top container from you?
The desk can introduce a supplier for an empty container. That quote is not the freight for cargo you want to ship. Say which one you need. There is no stock list and no price on this page.
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