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Open Side containers
An Open Side Container is a convenient and efficient choice for several reasons. Offering full side access, an open side container is perfect for transporting or storing oversized items. The easy side access makes loading and unloading the container a breeze, saving you both time and effort. If you want to hire a versatile shipping container to easily store bulky items, this is the perfect solution. Read more about the advantages of open side containers.
20ft Open Side Container
A 20ft Open Side Container is suitable for the safe storage or transportation of goods. Constructed from quality materials, these containers are durable and can withstand extreme weather conditions. The convenience of an open side container includes the ability to easily load and unload bulky items. Whether you are looking to store or transport goods, hiring a 20ft open side container is an effective and efficient solution.
Benefits of the 20ft Open Side containers include:
- Constructed with steel frames, corrugated steel side and end walls, die-stamped corrugated steel roofs and either wooden or bamboo flooring
- Made from extremely tough Corten Steel
- 2 x secure lockbox for security
- Bi-fold doors that open up one entire side
- Floor height of 292mm
- Full door seals to vermin proof and keep weather tight
- Forklift pockets for onsite moves
Delivery options: Swing lift truck, Hiab truck or flat deck. Flat deck delivery is the cheapest option but requires the customer to have a site crane or forklift.
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20ft Open Side (High Cube) Container
A 20ft Open Side (High Cube) Container is ideal for safely storing or transporting items. High cube containers offer an extra foot of height compared with standard containers, so they are ideal for accommodating oversized goods. Constructed from quality materials, these containers are durable and can withstand extreme weather conditions. An open side container allows easy loading and unloading of bulky items through the side doors. The extra foot of height makes these high cube containers the ultimate solution for transporting large items.
Benefits of the 20ft Open Side High Cube containers include:
- Constructed with steel frames, corrugated steel side and end walls, die-stamped corrugated steel roofs and either wooden or bamboo flooring
- Made from extremely tough Corten Steel
- 2 x secure lockbox for security
- Bi-fold doors that open up one entire side
- Floor height of 292mm
- Full door seals to vermin proof and keep weather tight
- Forklift pockets for onsite moves
Delivery options: Swing lift truck, Hiab truck or flat deck. Flat deck delivery is the cheapest option but requires the customer to have a site crane or forklift.
Need help with dimensions? View our dimensions page
Need help with container grades? View our grades guide
Need help with transport? View our transport page
40ft Open Side Container
Ex Hire unit – released from hire fleet for sale. See photos of actual beige unit in Dunedin- MBTU5227486
This is an A Grade container, manufactured in 2023, featuring 14 vents, bamboo floor, single locking gear doors.
The 20ft shipping container is designed and constructed for the transportation of general cargo at sea and on land (road or rail) throughout the world, and will be suitable for the environmental conditions imposed by those modes of transport. All materials used in the construction are able to withstand extreme temperatures ranging from -40C to +70C without effect on container’s strength and watertightness
- Constructed with steel frames, fully vertically corrugated steel side and end walls, die-stamped corrugated steel roof, bamboo flooring, corrugated double hinged doors
- Made from extremely tough Corten Steel
- Exterior x 3 coats of Paint. Interior 2 x coats of paint
- Polyurethaned bamboo floor
- Lockbox – For added security
- Full door seals to ensure weather tightness and vermin proof.
- Forklift Pockets – For onsite moves
- Single Locking Gear Door
Delivery Options: Swing lift Truck, Hiab truck or Flat deck. Flat deck delivery is the cheapest option but does require the customer to have a site crane or forklift.
DIMENSIONS
Length 6058mm, Width 2438mm, Height 2591mm
INNER DIMENSIONS
Length 5900mm, Width 2352mm, Height 2393mm
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40ft Open Side (High Cube) Container
A 40ft Open Side (High Cube) Container provides an ideal storage or transportation solution for oversized items. Made from high quality materials, these containers are durable and can withstand extreme weather conditions. The convenience of an open side container includes the ability to easily load and unload bulky items. Along with this, a high cube container offers an extra foot of height, which means you can easily load tall items. Whether you are looking to store or transport goods, a 40ft open side high cube container is a good option that will meet your needs.
Benefits of the 40ft Open Side High Cube containers include:
- Constructed with steel frames, corrugated steel side and end walls, die-stamped corrugated steel roofs and either wooden or bamboo flooring
- Made from extremely tough Corten Steel
- 2 x secure lockbox for security
- Bi-fold doors that open up one entire side
- Floor height of 292mm
- Full door seals to vermin proof and keep weather tight
- Forklift pockets for onsite moves
Delivery Options: Swing lift truck, Hiab truck or flat deck. Flat deck delivery is the cheapest option but does require the customer to have a crane or forklift onsite.
Need help with dimensions? View our dimensions page
Need help with container grades? View our grades guide
Need help with transport? View our transport page
Frequently asked questions
How do Open Side Containers work?
Open Side Containers work by having double doors on the longer length side of the shipping container. These doors are then typically secured by a lockbox.
Are there different Open Side Shipping Container sizes?
We currently stock Open Side Shipping Containers in 20ft and 40ft sizes and they are also available at standard height (8’6”) and high cube height (9’6”) for a bit of additional storage space.
What are the advantages of open side shipping containers?
As previously mentioned, side opening shipping containers are extremely useful for loading/unloading oversized items. It also has the added advantage of being able to load/unload regular-sized items more quickly given an entire side of contents can be accessed at any one time. You also have a bit more freedom and space to rearrange the contents inside your shipping container (without unloading everything first).
How can Open Side Shipping Containers be modified?
With full side door access as a 20ft shipping container or a 40ft shipping container, these types of containers can be modified for a variety of purposes. They make great mobile retail spaces with customers able to freely enter and browse within the space. They are also ideally suited as modified workshops where tools and projects can be easily moved in and out. Recently, they’ve also become popularly used for Trade shows and events for those that frequently participate in these throughout the country.
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