Side Opening Shipping Containers
Side opening containers are a great investment for businesses needing to access cargo quickly or at short notice. They feature double doors on one end, but also doors that open across the entire length the unit, allowing for easy storage of larger items.
We stock open side containers for sale and for hire in 20ft and 40ft lengths, each designed to the highest specification. Because of their versatility, side openers are a popular choice to be converted into retail or catering units.

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Available to Buy or Hire
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0330 005 5666Containers delivered
this year... and counting!
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Lock Box Included
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27mm Marine Plywood Floor
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Blue / Green Available
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Wind And Water Tight
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Multiple Lashing Points
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Multiple Air Vents
A key feature of a side opening shipping container is its ability to be opened across the entire length, to reveal the interior of the unit. Instead of a solid wall at the side, they have two bifold doors that can be opened individually or together so that the entire side of the container is open.
Side openers still feature the traditional cargo doors at one end as well as offering full side access, creating a unique opportunity to store goods or transport cargo. Unlike with standard shipping containers, there’s no issue with accessing items at the back of the unit, giving businesses more flexibility with their stock.
Our side opening containers are manufactured to the highest quality. Available in both standard and high cube specifications, and in 20ft and 40ft lengths, they’re suitable for many different types of cargo. Wind and watertight, they are also designed to protect against the elements.
Side Opening Container Features
- Side opening bifold doors
- Double doors at one end
- Available in 20ft length in standard and high cube height
- Available in 40ft length in high cube height only
- Constructed from high quality corten steel
- Guaranteed wind and watertight
Side Opening Container Applications
Side access containers have many different uses. Due to their easy forklift access, and the ease with which pallets can be picked up, our side access containers are ideal for businesses who are looking to store their stock. Much like our popular tunnel containers, they are full access containers. With double doors at one end and full side entry, stock is easy to manage and simple to access even near the back of the container.
Side opening shipping containers are also a popular choice for a number of commercial projects, due to their quick set-up time and ease of transportation. This can include pop-up bars and catering, exhibition stands and even ticket sales offices.
Variations of a Side Opening Container
All containers are made in line with standard sizes. These sizes are set by the International Organisation for Standardisation, which means side opening containers are available in different sizes to suit the needs of different businesses.
Our side opening containers are manufactured to both 20ft and 40ft lengths, helping you to decide the right dimensions for your requirements.
Choose from:
- 20ft Side Opening Container - Standard Height
- 20ft Side Opening Container - High Cube Height
- 40ft Side Opening Container - High Cube Height
Find Out More
To learn more about the benefits of a side opening container, and how they could work for your business, just get in touch. Contact us via the enquiry form and a member of our team will be able to discuss your requirements.
External Dimensions
Length | Width | Height | Weight | |
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20ft Standard | 20ft (6060mm) |
8ft |
8ft 6ins (2590mm) |
3080kg |
20ft High Cube | 20ft (6060mm) |
8ft (2430mm) |
9ft 6ins (2890mm) |
3480kg |
40ft High Cube | 40ft (12192mm) |
8ft (2430mm) |
9ft 6ins (2890mm) |
5830kg |
Internal Dimensions
Length | Width | Height | Weight | |
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20ft Standard | 19ft 3ins (5870mm) |
7ft 7ins (2330mm) |
7ft 9ins (2350mm) |
3170kg |
20ft High Cube | 19ft 3ins (5870mm) |
7ft 7ins (2330mm) |
8ft 9ins (2650mm) |
3440kg |
40ft High Cube | 39ft 4ins (12000mm) |
7ft 7ins (2330mm) |
8ft 9ins (2650mm) |
5830kg |
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