Abstract: A crate for the transportation of goods, such as those used in sea going containers, and a method of assembling the crate are disclosed. The crate includes a framework of demountable elements including at least two base panels, each being generally rectangular and having longer and shorter sides, at least four support members, each having first and second ends, at least eight connector members, each being located at an end of each support member, a plurality of upright posts, each adapted to be associated with a connector member and a plurality of panels, each panel being adapted to be secured to two of the posts, at least one of the panels being adapted during use of the crate to be demountable from the framework. This allows for space efficient storage of the components when not in use, and flexibility in the dimensions and accessibility of the crate when constructed.

Abstract: A platform dimensioned for the transport of cargo within a shipping container. The platform includes column members and a lifting portion present on the column members. The members are movable between a first condition in which the columns are upright when a load of cargo is present on the platform and a second condition in which the column members are horizontal so that one platform may be stacked upon another. The platform is adapted to be received as a clearance fit inside the shipping container and is provided with a component by which the platform may be moved in or out of the container.