An open side container is a type of shipping container has one long side or both sides that can completely open, it is designed to facilitate the loading and unloading of cargo. This is useful for larger items that may be difficult to fit through the end of a tunnel container or dry storage container. The side doors can be fully opened, but it can still be secured, keeping goods safe from rain, dust, and other environmental factors.
This type of container is handled by Spreaders.
Side door units are available in three sizes. Here are the dimensions of each.
Measurements | 20ft | 40ft | 40ft HC |
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Internal Length | 5.9m / 19.4ft | 12.03m / 39.5ft | 12.03m / 39.5ft |
Internal Width | 2.35m / 7.7ft | 2.28m / 7.4ft | 2.34m / 7.8 ft |
Internal Height | 2.34m / 7.7ft | 2.29m / 7.5ft | 2.69 m / 8.9ft |
Tare Weight | 2,700 kg / 5,950 lbs | 4,700 kg / 10,362 lbs | 5,200 kg / 11,470 lbs |
Payload Capacity | 27,780 kg / 61,244 lbs | 27,300 kg / 60,180 lbs | 28,600 kg / 63,052 lbs |
Cubic Capacity | 33.0 m3 / 1,165 cu ft | 64 m3 / 2,2306 cu ft | 76.3 m3 / 2,694 ft3 |