Open Top Shipping Containers

If you’re looking to store or transport tall or heavy equipment, then a standard shipping container may not be the best option. You will most likely need one of our specialised products – an open top shipping container.

Product Details

Our open top containers have similar specifications to our general purpose shipping containers with one additional feature, a removable tarpaulin roof. This removable roof allows you to load your shipping container by crane and deposit your cargo through its rooftop. The removable tarpaulin is made from a durable thick PVC material with heavy duty eyelets. It stretches over the top of the container and is secured by ropes. The tarpaulin is also weather proof so your cargo will be safe from wind and water when fastened correctly.

New & Used Shipping Containers

We have a range of new and used open top shipping containers available to buy. Transportation and delivery is fast without worry. If you’re interested in buying an open top shipping container then call one of our friendly sales team and we’ll assist you with any of your container related inquiries.

Open Top Shipping Container Features:

Designed for heavy and awkward cargoes
Allows loading/unloading through the roof aperture using overhead lifting equipment or through the door.
Supplied with TIR approved PVC tarpaulins (otherwise known as tilts) with removable rear header to protect cargo
The actual roof aperture is smaller than the internal dimensions of the container, due to protrusion of the top side rails (needed to support the roof bows) and the stubs (supporting the header bar over the door).
Attachable bow and sealing devices.
The floor of the container is of hardwood or plywood – diffuses odors and stains.
Number of cargo securing points in the floor or along the bottom side rail.

Container Dimensions and Weight

Specifications	20′ Open Top Container	40′ Open Top Container
Inside Cubic Capacity	32.0 m3	64 m3
Max Gross Weight	21,823 kg	28,280 kg
Tare Weight	2,177 kg	4,300 kg

Dimensions	Length	Width	Hieght
20′ Open Top External	6.06 m (20′)	2.44 m (8′)	2.90 m (9’6″)
20′ Open Top Internal	5.80 m	2.29 m	2.66 m
40′ Open Top External	12.19 m (40′)	2.44 m (8′)	2.90 m (9’6″)
40′ Open Top Internal	12.00 m	2.59 m	2.66 m
Open Top Door Size		2.34 m	2.58 m