40FT Open Top Shipping Container

The roof comes off. That single feature defines the 40FT open top: cargo that will not pass through standard container doors is lowered in from above by crane, forklift or overhead gantry, which covers industrial equipment, construction materials and irregular freight. Behind the removable roof sits a reinforced steel frame, full-width end doors, marine-grade plywood flooring and a robust CORTEN steel build. ISO compliance lets the container serve stationary industrial storage and global transport in equal measure.

Technical Data

• Internal dimensions: 12.032 m × 2.350 m × 2.350 m
• External dimensions: 12.192 m × 2.438 m × 2.591 m
• Interior volume: 66.40 m³
• Door opening: 2.338 m × 2.228 m
• Tare weight: 3,750 kg
• Max payload: 26,730 kg
• Gross weight: 30,480 kg
• Flooring: 28mm marine-grade plywood
• Standard color: RAL5013, with other RALs optional

Measurements conform throughout to the ISO tolerances that govern containerized freight systems.

Roof, Doors and Frame

• Removable roof access. Supplied as a tarpaulin or hard-top configuration, depending on availability, so the load can drop in vertically by crane, forklift or overhead gantry.
• Full swing end doors. Locking cams and an integrated lockbox system keep the unit secure in transit or in yard storage.
• CORTEN steel frame. Holds up against impact and corrosion in harsh operational environments, whether port yard or mining site.
• Stacking and intermodal compatibility. Certified for stacking and for multi-modal freight movement by rail, truck or sea, in full compliance with international transport standards.
• Color customization options. RAL5013 is the standard finish. Alternate RAL colors can be requested for branding requirements or yard standardization.

Best Use Cases

Top-loading freight operations

Built for crane-accessible cargo: piping, steel coils, bulk timber, scrap metal, large industrial tools. The door clearance limits that constrain closed-box containers do not apply.

Oversized machinery transport

Handles equipment with uneven dimensions, hydraulic arms or upward protruding components, all of which need drop-in or vertical loading to go in securely.

Heavy industry and energy infrastructure

In service at fabrication plants, mining operations, offshore facilities and power generation sites, wherever rugged weather-resistant storage is essential.

Cross-border and intermodal shipping

ISO and CSC requirements are met, so the unit drops into multi-modal supply chains and global shipping lanes as it stands. Rail and marine transport call for no modification.

Yard-based storage

Static use on distribution hubs, construction sites and material storage yards where overhead loading or equipment accessibility is the requirement.

Certification and Documentation

• CSC certified. A valid Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) plate is fitted to every container, clearing it for stacking operations and international transport.
• Pre-dispatch inspection. Containers are checked for roof fixture functionality and weather tightness, flooring quality and load-bearing status, door function and seal integrity, and structural welds and frame integrity.
• Documentation provided. Dimensional diagrams, CSC documentation and inspection photos are supplied on request. Condition reports or custom delivery notes can be issued where government or industrial procurement departments require them.

Availability and Customization

Units are ready for immediate deployment inside the United States, or for export. A request for a non-standard color finish, or for an alternate roof configuration, may add custom lead time. Current availability is confirmed on contact, against the intended loading method and operating environment.