An open top shipping container looks similar to a standard dry van shipping container except that the roof is either a waterproof tarpaulin tarp or a removable metal roof.
Most customers purchase open top containers in order to ship bulky cargo that is difficult to load in a dry van shipping container. The cargo is usually loaded into the open top container by using a crane. Because of the removable roof, these containers have a greater capacity than standard dry vans. These special shipping containers also have lashing rings on the inside so that you can secure cargo.
Open-top containers have a lifespan that can vary depending on various factors such as maintenance, usage, and environmental conditions. Open-top shipping containers typically have an average lifespan of about 25 to 35 years.
Open-top shipping containers have double doors on one end with a removable door header to allow easier loading. Available sizes include 20’ Open Top, 40’ Open Top, 20’ High Cube Open Top, 40’ High Cube Open Top, 20’ Open Top Hard Top, 40’ Open Top Hard Top.
Open-top shipping containers offer a range of benefits for transporting various types of cargo.
Here are some advantages of using open-top containers:
20 ft |
40ft |
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How much space will it take up outside? |
Slightly bigger than a large single parking bay |
Slightly bigger than two large single parking bays head to toe |
How high is it externally? |
About half a foot shorter than standard ceiling height(8 feet 6 inches exterior & 7 feet 9 inches interior) |
About half a foot shorter than standard ceiling height (8 feet 6 inches exterior & 7 feet 9 inches interior) |
How high is the inside? |
The bows will be about a foot and a couple of inches lower than standard ceiling height.
(8 feet 6 inches exterior & 7 feet 9 inches interior)
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The bows will be about a foot and a couple of inches lower than standard ceiling height (8 feet 6 inches exterior & 7 feet 9 inches interior) |
What can I fit through the door? |
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. |
What can I fit inside? |
One average-sized car or SUV |
Two average-sized cars or SUVs parked head to toe |
20 ft |
40ft |
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External dimensions |
20’ long 8’ wide 8’6” high |
40’ long 8’ wide 8’6” high |
Internal dimensions |
19’ 3” long 7’ 8” wide 7’ 9” high |
39’ 5” long 7’ 8” wide 7’ 9” high |
How wide is the door? |
7’ 8” wide 7’ 5” high |
7’ 8” wide 7’ 5” high |
What is the internal floor space |
147 sq.ft.
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302 sq.ft.
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What is the volume? (Cubic Feet) |
1,144 cu.ft
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2,343 cu.ft.
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What does it weigh empty? (Tare) |
4,000 - 5,000 lbs
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8,000 lbs
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Affordable pricing options based on your type, size and condition
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