12m / 40ft Full Open-Side Shipping Container

A versatile 12m (40ft) full open-side shipping container designed to provide exceptional accessibility for loading, unloading and storing large or bulky goods. Unlike conventional containers with access limited to the end doors, this configuration features multiple full-height cargo doors along the long side, allowing virtually the entire side of the container to be opened.

Built from heavy-duty corrugated steel with reinforced structural framing, the container combines secure storage with significantly improved access, making it ideal for commercial, industrial, warehousing and conversion applications.

Key Features

• 12m / 40ft full open-side container

• Multiple full-height side-opening cargo doors

• Virtually complete opening along one long side

• Standard double cargo doors at the end

• Individual side-door sections can be opened independently

• Heavy-duty corrugated steel construction

• Reinforced structural steel frame

• Heavy-duty door hinges

• Galvanised locking bars and handles

• Multiple secure locking points

• Rubber door seals for weather protection

• Durable marine-grade timber/plywood cargo flooring

• Weather-resistant corrugated steel roof

• Reinforced steel base and cross-members

• ISO corner castings for lifting and positioning

• Forklift pockets for handling

• Wind and water-resistant construction

• Stackable ISO-style design

• Suitable for transportation or stationary storage

• Available in various exterior colours

Approximate Dimensions

External Length: 12.19mExternal Width: 2.44mExternal Height: 2.59mNominal Size: 40ft × 8ft × 8ft 6inInternal Dimensions: May vary depending on the side-door configuration.

Full Side Access

The main advantage of the open-side configuration is the ability to open multiple door sections across virtually the entire 12m length. Doors can be opened individually for everyday access or together to create a large loading area.

This makes the container particularly practical for forklift loading, palletised goods, long materials, machinery and oversized equipment that may be difficult to load through standard end doors.

Ideal Applications

Suitable for warehousing, machinery storage, building materials, industrial equipment, palletised stock, workshops, construction sites, retail conversions, exhibitions, mobile stores and general commercial storage.

A high-capacity storage solution combining the security and durability of a 40ft shipping container with the convenience of virtually unrestricted full-side access.