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No. We invent, design and manufacture equipment for supply to the vehicle transportation industry for shipping cars in containers.

There’s no single “best” rack - only the one that best fits your requirements. Every Trans-Rak system is engineered to deliver maximum vehicle protection, efficiency, and flexibility, but each model is designed for specific transport requirements.

The versatile R-RAK is easy to operate and allows a wide variety of vehicles to be efficiently loaded into any container size. The EL-RAK allows for vehicles of any shape or size to be loaded and secured outside the container and means there is no requirement to open the vehicle door inside the container. Body In White (BIW), Completely Knocked Down (CKD), Disassembly Knocked Down (DKD) and Semi Knocked Down (SKD) vehicles, without engines and wheels, can be transported using our SKD-RAK. The P-RAK allows for a second or third floor to be added to a shipping container for transporting cargo.

Our team can help you identify the ideal racking system based on your vehicle types, transport routes, and operational goals - ensuring you get the safest, most cost-effective solution every time.

Our products are all fully adjustable so the same equipment can be used to transport any shape or size of vehicle... sports cars, race cars, SUVs, 4x4s etc.

To lift and store a car in a shipping container, the bare minimum is one R-RAK plus the necessary accessories as detailed below. You will also need Trans-Rak approved chain hoists to lift the car. These are removed once the vehicle on the racking system is lifted and secured in place.

One R-RAK set consists of 4 vertical posts and 2 wheel frames. You would need one set for every lifted vehicle.

If you're considering using the EL-RAK then you would need one cassette for every vehicle transported and one base for every lifted vehicle.

This allows for an impressive economy of scale on the outbound journey.

The SKD-RAK is ideal for Body in White (BIW), Completely Knocked Down (CKD), Disassembly Knocked Down (DKD), Semi Knocked Down (SKD) and Knocked Down (KD) vehicles. The SKD-RAK enables vehicles with no wheels or means of self-propulsion to be loaded and manoeuvred outside of the container then pushed into the container and lifted using a forklift truck. Dimensions of the SKD-RAK are engineered according to customer requirements and can be adapted to fit any vehicle chassis with a range of lashing methods available. The SKD-RAK can be packed away upon arrival for repositioning, 4 stacks of 10 fit into a 40ft container.

Pricing is highly dependent on volume and steel price. Contact us now for more information.

For the return trip, 60 R-RAKs can be collapsed down into a single 40 foot container for return shipment. This means that for every 30 or even 60 containers carrying cars (depending on load pattern), only one container must be repatriated on the return journey.

For the EL-RAK return trip, 45 sets can be collapsed down into one 40 foot container. Meaning for every 20-30 containers carrying cars (depending on load pattern), only one container will be needed to return the equipment.

All our racking systems are fabricated from high strength steel, which has good extrusion and machining performance and good corrosion resistance. This gives our racks a lifespan of 7 to 10 years. The steel fabrication process adheres strictly to International Standards ISO9001 and ISO14001.

Trans-Rak systems work with all standard ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) container sizes. Clients typically ship multiple cars in a single container for cost effective solutions and therefore the most common container sizes used with Trans-Rak equipment are 20 foot, 40 foot, 45 foot, 53 foot and 60 foot. Obviously, some cars take up more space than others, but if you use R-RAKs in a 40 foot shipping container you could accommodate four vehicles. 45 foot shipping containers can carry up to six vehicles once the R-RAKs are installed.

Also available is the R-RAK Pallet-Wide. This is an adapted R-RAK which allows for the width of the wheel racks to be adjusted, meaning that it can be used in a range of container widths including Pallet-Wide and ISO standard. The R-RAK Pallet-Wide has been in use throughout the US rail network for some time now and is also available for use in Pallet-Wide containers throughout Europe.

When fitted properly, Trans-Rak equipment has a 0% incident rate. Container shipping is faster and more secure than Ro-Ro, with more frequent sailings and reduced damage.

Total time for loading and securing 4 cars inside a 40 foot container, using any of our racking systems, is approximately 5-15 minutes per vehicle.

All our products are made to order, ex works our factory in Huizhou, China. Production lead time is typically 4-6 weeks, dependent on volume and demand, but we often hold a small amount of stock in China.

Because the racks are lifted manually there are no mechanical parts which means maintenance over their 7-10 year life span is minimal.

Please contact Trans-Rak to discuss specific requirements should any equipment be damaged during use.