Open Top Container

Open top containers provide a practical solution for transporting oversized or irregularly shaped cargo, allowing efficient loading and unloading from the top. Open top containers are a specialized type of shipping container that lacks a fixed roof. Instead of a solid roof, they have an open top covered by a tarpaulin or canvas. Open Top Containers are used for cargo that cannot be easily loaded through the door and needs top loading. Also suitable for over-height cargoes.

Easily load tall or bulky machinery using cranes—perfect for industrial transport.
Ideal for steel beams, pipes, and timber that don’t fit through standard container doors.

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KEY FEATURES

Key Features of Open Top Containers:

Large and Bulky Machinery

When heavy machinery or oversized equipment (such as generators or storage tanks) needs to be shipped, the 40ft open top container provides a practical solution. Its top-loading capability simplifies the process.

Over-Height Cargo

When you have tall cargo that exceeds the standard height of closed containers, open top containers provide a solution. Items such as machinery, equipment, or structures that cannot fit through regular container doors can be loaded from the top

Shipping Long Steel Bars and Pipes

The open top design allows for easy loading of long steel bars and assorted lengths of pipes. These containers are commonly used for transporting construction materials like steel beams and preformed concrete.

Raw Materials

Coal is a prime example of cargo often transported in a 40ft open top container. The open design allows easy loading using cranes or tippers.

We offer a variety of Dry Container sizes to suit your needs:

20ft Open Top Container

20ft open top containers are specialized containers used for specific purposes, particularly for the storage of goods that need to be loaded and unloaded from above using a crane.

40ft Open Top Container

40ft open top containers are specialized shipping containers designed for transporting oversized cargo that must be loaded or unloaded from the top using cranes or lifting equipment.