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An open side shipping container with double doors on one end is like the fully-enclosed standard metal shipping containers except one of its sides has bi-fold doors instead of a wall. The additional bi-fold doors can be opened on one side or completely opened and removed.
An open side shipping container with double doors on one end is like the fully-enclosed standard metal shipping containers except one of its sides has bi-fold doors instead of a wall. The additional bi-fold doors can be opened on one side or completely opened and removed.
Open side shipping containers with double doors on one end come in 20-foot, 40-foot sizes. They are also available as 40-foot High Cubes. High Cube containers are one foot higher than standard containers inside, which gives one more vertical room
An open side storage container is also known as a:
• Side access container
• Full-side access container
• Side opening storage container
How big Is an Open Side Shipping Container?
It can be a challenge to picture exactly how big a container can be. Here are a few everyday guidelines to help you.
Slightly bigger than a large single parking bay
Slightly bigger than a two large single parking bays head to toe
Slightly bigger than a two large single parking bays head to toe
About half a foot shorter than standard ceiling height (9ft)
About half a foot shorter than standard ceiling height (9ft)
About half a foot shorter than standard ceiling height (9ft)
About a foot and a couple of inches lower than standard ceiling height
About two inches lower than standard ceiling height (9ft)
About two inches lower than standard ceiling height (9ft)
You will fit a standard queen-sized mattress carried flat through the door. There will be about a foot on either side.
You will fit a standard queen-sized mattress carried flat through the door. There will be about a foot on either side.
You will fit a standard queen-sized mattress carried flat through the door. There will be about a foot on either side.
One average-sized car or SUV
Two average-sized cars or SUVs parked head to toe
Two average-sized cars or SUVs parked head to toe
What are the Dimensions of an Open Side Shipping Container?
Here are the approximate dimensions of the most common dry van shipping container sizes.
20′ long
8′ wide
8’6″ high
40′ long
8′ wide
8’6″ high
20′ long
8′ wide
9’6″ high (1ft taller)
19’3″ long
7’8″ wide
7’9″ high
39’5″ long
7’8″ wide
7’9″ high
39’5″ long
7’8″ wide
8’10” high
7’8″ wide
7’5″ high
7’8″ wide
7’5″ high
7’8″ wide
8’6″ high
147 sq.ft.
302 sq.ft.
302 sq.ft.
1,144 sq.ft.
2,343 sq.ft.
2,670 sq.ft.
4,000 – 5,000 lbs
8,000 lbs
9,000 lbs
What Can This Type of Container Be Used For?
Open side shipping containers with double doors on one end can be used for many things.
It’s ideal for transporting or storing bulky items that won’t fit through the standard double doors on one end.
Makes loading and unloading the container easier. A forklift can drop or collect cargo by driving into the container or retrieving from the side.
It can be easily modified into a pop-up shop or a lock-up-and-go coffee shop. We have modified these into portable gym containers.
Open Side Shipping Container Conditions
Open side shipping containers are available in New One Trip condition. This means they will be in like new condition since they have only been used for one trip from the factory in Asia to the USA. Please note the container will have minor scratches and may have minor dings and dents caused mostly from container handling equipment and being lashed together with other containers on the ship to the USA.
Alternatives to Open Side Shipping Containers
Both roll up doors and sliding doors offer a cost effective alternative to Open Side containers. On-site Storage solutions can modify new or used containers to meet your requirements.
Affordable pricing options based on your type, size and condition
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On-Site Storage Solutions has partnered with TimePayment to offer affordable lease-to-purchase options for qualified applicants (Minimum 550 FICA). If you need a shipping container for your business or personal use this option allows you to purchase your shipping container over time. Payments are usually less than the cost to rent an off-site storage unit with the added benefits of owning the container at the end of the term and having the storage on-site for easy access.
