Basics
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These containers are designed to facilitate the carriage of cargo in excess of the dimensions available in either general purpose or open top containers. Suitable for heavy and bulky semi-finished goods, as well as out of gauge cargo. Bolsters are also known as flats or pontoons.

A bolster consists of a flat bed with no sides. Suitable lashing points are fitted to the floor of the container.

It should be noted that no tarpaulin cover is supplied, therefore cargo should be suitably weather protected. Bolsters are only available on the RoRo service.

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Bolsters Specs
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20' Bolsters

	Inside Length	Inside Width	Inside Height	Door Width
Metric	6.05m	2.44m	0.27m	N/A

	Door Height	Max Payload	Average Tare w/t	Nominal Capacity
Metric	N/A	20,000 kgs	1,890 kgs	N/A

Due to different constructions and makes, the maximum payloads and internal dimensions of equipment may vary. All measurements are accurate to +/- 1" - for cargoes with critical dimensions, please contact OTAL sales staff for further information.

Applicable standards and certification: ISO, CSC, TIR, TCT, ABS, BV, Lloyds & UIC regulations.

Benefits:

• A 'platform' on which goods are loaded, and then strapped or tied down.
• Especially suited to heavy loads or cargo that needs loading from the top or sides, such as pipes and machinery.
• Allows shipment of goods as a containerized unit rather than as bulk goods, thus saving on costs.