What is a Bolster Shipping Container?

A Bolster Shipping Container is a heavy-duty steel platform without walls or a roof, designed for cargo that exceeds standard container dimensions. It provides a reinforced base for oversized items that need to be secured for transport across Australian metro and regional locations. Heavy machinery and plant equipment Extra wide pipes or timber Large industrial steel structures Oversized vehicle components

Do Bolster Containers have any weight limitations?

Bolster Containers have specific weight limits based on their size. A 20ft Bolster has an empty weight (tare weight) of 1,940kg and a max payload of 24,360kg. The larger 40ft Bolster has an empty weight (tare weight) of 4,220kg and supports a max payload of 26,260kg.

How is cargo secured on a Bolster Container?

Cargo is secured directly to the reinforced steel base using integrated lashing rings and heavy-duty tie-down points located along the side rails. Most operators utilise high-tensile chains, ratchet straps, and timber blocking to ensure oversized loads remain stationary and compliant with Australian transport safety standards.

What can I store on a Bolster Container?

Container Traders customers typically use Bolster Containers for cargo that is too wide, tall, or heavy for enclosed units. These heavy-duty platforms are commonly used for: Heavy machinery and plant equipment: excavators, drill rigs, tractors, and mining components. Extra wide pipes or timber: large-diameter culverts, utility poles, and bulk timber bundles. Large industrial steel structures: prefabricated beams, trusses, frames, and gantry sections. Oversized vehicle components: truck chassis, large engines, aircraft parts, and heavy-duty axles.

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Bolster Shipping Containers for oversized cargo & freight

Bolster Shipping Containers for sale handle cargo that’s too bulky to fit inside a Standard Shipping Container. Popular loads include machinery and vehicles, held in place by lashing rings and reinforced tie-down points along the sides. The 20ft Bolster Shipping Container carries payloads up to 24,360 kg, and the 40ft Bolster Shipping Container up to 26,260 kg. When empty, they stack neatly for transport and storage. Bolster Shipping Containers are commonly used across rural and mining operations. Container Traders has stock ready to deliver Australia-wide direct from our Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth & Adelaide depots.

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Bolster Shipping Container features

Heavy-duty load platform

A bolster is built as a stable, heavy-duty base for oversized or irregular cargo like machinery, vehicles, steel coils and pipe. Payloads are serious: up to 24,360 kg (20ft) and 26,260 kg (40ft).

Secure tie-down points

Loads are restrained using lashing/tie-down points along the sides, making it easy to chain or strap cargo down properly for transport.

Stackable, space-efficient design

Designed to stack safely, so they’re easier to store in the yard and more efficient to move when you’ve got multiple units.

Secure & Reliable

Our range is wind and water tight, secure, and built to help protect your goods from weather and vermin.

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How much are Bolster Shipping Containers?

As of October 2026, the pricing of a New Build 20ft Bolster Shipping Container for sale from Container Traders starts between $9,000 - $12,000 + GST. Shipping container delivery is an additional cost, with pricing from major Australian cities starting at $410.

Pricing list (Updated October 2026)

Bolster Shipping Containers can vary depending on your specific needs. See our indicative pricing below for various options or view our shipping container prices page to view all pricing.

Bolster Shipping Containers	Buy New	Buy Used
20ft Bolster Container	$9,000 - $12,000	Request a Price
40ft Bolster Container	Request a Price	$7,500 - $10,500

*Prices exclude GST and delivery. Last updated: 27 October 2026

What are Bolster Shipping Containers used for?

Bolster Shipping Containers suit businesses that need to transport bulky gear and heavy loads. Common industries they're used for include:

Mining
Steel and metal manufacturing
Civil construction
Equipment hire and plant operators
Heavy haulage and logistics
Automotive and vehicle transport
Ports freight and shipping operators

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What is a Bolster Shipping Container?
A Bolster Shipping Container is a heavy-duty steel platform without walls or a roof, designed for cargo that exceeds standard container dimensions. It provides a reinforced base for oversized items that need to be secured for transport across Australian metro and regional locations.

Heavy machinery and plant equipment

Extra wide pipes or timber

Large industrial steel structures

Oversized vehicle components
Do Bolster Containers have any weight limitations?
Bolster Containers have specific weight limits based on their size. A 20ft Bolster has an empty weight (tare weight) of 1,940kg and a max payload of 24,360kg. The larger 40ft Bolster has an empty weight (tare weight) of 4,220kg and supports a max payload of 26,260kg.
How is cargo secured on a Bolster Container?
Cargo is secured directly to the reinforced steel base using integrated lashing rings and heavy-duty tie-down points located along the side rails. Most operators utilise high-tensile chains, ratchet straps, and timber blocking to ensure oversized loads remain stationary and compliant with Australian transport safety standards.
What can I store on a Bolster Container?
Container Traders customers typically use Bolster Containers for cargo that is too wide, tall, or heavy for enclosed units. These heavy-duty platforms are commonly used for:

Heavy machinery and plant equipment: excavators, drill rigs, tractors, and mining components.

Extra wide pipes or timber: large-diameter culverts, utility poles, and bulk timber bundles.

Large industrial steel structures: prefabricated beams, trusses, frames, and gantry sections.

Oversized vehicle components: truck chassis, large engines, aircraft parts, and heavy-duty axles.