TRAILER, TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING FLAT-BOTTOMED CONTAINERS

A method and transport system comprising a single or dual axle trailer (1) having a frame structure (11) pivotally connected to a drawbar (21) and at least two substantially parallel elongated guides (12) with elongated channels (13) for guiding linear movement of corresponding front rollers (30) a flat bottomed container (3) along the frame structure (11) when being pulled by a winch (17) arranged on a towing end (40) of the trailer (1) or when being pushed in a direction away from the winch (17) by a pushing device (14) arranged on the frame structure (11). The container (3) can be fixed on the trailer (1) using quick locking means on the front and back of each guide (12) that engage corresponding means arranged on the container (3).