Open top shipping containers
Open Top Containers are specialised shipping units without a fixed roof, fitted instead with removable tarpaulin or steel bows, giving extra space for storing tall goods. Available in 20 ft and 40 ft variants, our open top shipping containers combine versatility with durability, offering secure storage and transport solutions across the UK and Ireland.
Open top containers have no ceiling, this allows goods that exceed standard height limits to be loaded and unloaded from above using cranes or forklifts.
- New or used
- Available as 20 foot or 40 foot
- Delivery across the UK & Ireland
- Tarpaulin cover
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Open top shipping container applications
Open top containers excel where cargo is oversized, bulky or irregularly shaped. They are commonly used for heavy machinery, steel coils, timber bundles and construction materials.
Agricultural businesses use them for farm machinery and harvest storage, while event organisers and recyclers benefit from easy top loading of pallets, scrap metal and waste materials. If you need to transport goods in bulk, they make an ideal option.
External Dimensions
| Container | Length | Width | Height | Tare Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft | 6.06 m (20 ft) | 2.44 m (8 ft) | 2.60 m (8 ft 6 in) | 2,200 kg |
| 40ft | 12.19 m (40 ft) | 2.44 m (8 ft) | 2.60 m (8 ft 6 in) | 3,810 kg |
Internal Dimensions
| Container | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft | 5.87 m (19 ft 3 in) | 2.33 m (7 ft 7 in) | 2.35 m (7 ft 9 in) |
| 40ft | 12.00 m (39 ft 5 in) | 2.33 m (7 ft 7 in) | 2.35 m (7 ft 9 in) |
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An open top shipping container is a steel ISO box with the roof structure replaced by a removable tarpaulin cover and steel bows. The side walls and base remain fully sealed to protect cargo from weather and theft.
Open top shipping container dimensions may vary slightly by manufacturer but adhere to ISO standards for intermodal use.
