40ft Open Top Container
The 40ft Open Top Container is a specialized shipping solution designed for transporting oversized cargo that cannot be easily loaded through standard container doors. With a removable tarpaulin roof and end doors, it offers flexible loading options from the top or sides, making it ideal for heavy machinery, industrial equipment, and bulk materials.
- Ideal for cranes, turbines, and industrial machinery.
- Suitable for oversized beams, panels, and structures.
- Easy top-loading for long or cylindrical cargo.
- Efficient transport of scrap, minerals, or loose materials.
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KEY FEATURES
40ft Open Top Containers and Major Applications:
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.
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.
Metal Tubes and Beams
These containers are ideal for lengthy cargo like metal tubes and beams. The absence of a fixed roof allows for efficient loading and unloading using cranes or other lifting equipment.
INFORMATION
Dimensions of 40ft Open Top Container
Dimensions of 40ft Open Top Container
The dimensions and door openings of all containers correspond to ISO standards. However, due to production tolerances, a difference in measurement is possible.
| External Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length | 12,192 mm | 40’ 0.0” |
| Width | 2,438 mm | 8’ 0.0” |
| Height | 2,591 mm | 8’ 6.0” |
| Internal Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length | 12,032 mm | 39’ 5.7” |
| Width | 2,352 mm | 7’ 8.6” |
| Height | 2,348 mm | 7’ 8.4” |
| Door Opening | ||
|---|---|---|
| Width | 2,340 mm | 7’ 8.1” |
| Height | 2,280 mm | 7’ 5.8” |
| Capacity & Weights | ||
|---|---|---|
| Inside Cubic Capacity | 65.9 m3 | 2330 ft3 |
| Max Gross | 32,500 kg | 71,650 lbs |
| Payload | 28,760 kg | 63,400 lbs |
| Tare | 3,740 kg | 8,250 lbs |
Industry Sectors
Manufacturing & Heavy Engineering
Moving large machinery, industrial equipment, and production units.
Oil & Gas
Ideal for pipes, drilling equipment, and other bulky components.
Logistics & Freight Forwarding
Enables flexible cargo handling for irregular loads in international shipping.
Construction & Infrastructure
Used for transporting steel structures, pipes, and oversized building materials.
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