MAFI Trailer
A MAFI trailer, also known as a roll trailer, is a heavy-duty unpowered flatbed platform used primarily in ports and industrial environments to transport large or heavy cargo. Designed for use with tug vehicles or terminal tractors, these trailers are essential for handling oversized or static loads that can’t be moved in standard containers. They typically come in lengths of 20 to 62 feet and are built with a steel frame and hardwood or steel decking.
These trailers are widely used in RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) operations where cargo is rolled onto ships, making them especially valuable in terminals dealing with machinery, steel, project cargo, or other non-containerized freight. The trailers are loaded using cranes or forklifts, then secured with lashings or chains, and towed within the port. Most MAFI trailers are designed to stay within the terminal and not operate on public roads.
MAFI trailers can handle payloads ranging from 40 to over 120 tons. They can also be customized with coil beds, stanchions, twist locks, and different deck materials to suit specific cargo needs. Many ports lease them as needed, and demurrage charges can apply if cargo isn’t unloaded promptly.
Overall, MAFI trailers are a critical logistics tool in port operations, providing a safe and efficient way to handle oversized or non-container cargo.
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