40ft High Cube Shipping Container

Spacious and Durable Storage Solution

R25999.00

An Open Side (or "Full Side Access") container has the same features as a regular container with an additional feature of opening on its side. The double pair of side swing doors cover the entire length of the shipping container opening to 270º thus providing full-size access.

Recommended for use in extensive custom modifications.


External Dimensions

  • Length: 40 ft (12.19 m)

  • Width: 8 ft (2.44 m)

  • Height: 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)

Internal Dimensions

  • Length: ~39.5 ft (12.03 m)

  • Width: ~7.7 ft (2.35 m)

  • Height: ~7.9 ft (2.39 m)

Door Opening

  • Width: ~7.8 ft (2.34 m)

  • Height: ~7.5 ft (2.28 m)

Weight & Capacity

  • Tare Weight: ~8,300–8,800 lb (3,750–4,000 kg)

  • Max Payload: ~58,900 lb (26,700 kg)

  • Max Gross Weight: 67,200 lb (30,480 kg)

Construction

  • Material: Corten (weathering) steel

  • Floor: Marine-grade plywood (≈28 mm thick)

  • Doors: Double cargo doors with locking bars

Volume

  • Internal Volume: ~2,390 cu ft (≈67.7 m³)

Common Uses

  • International sea & rail freight

  • High-volume storage

  • Container conversions (housing, offices, workshops)

  • Modular and industrial projects

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