Benefits of Side-Opening Shipping Containers

Unlike other container designs, the full side-opening door means you can get to your stored goods without unloading the entire container.

Open side containers for lease offer many other advantages, including:

• Full-length access: The container design allows you to access the entire container length, so you can get to your stored items with ease. The shipping container side doors open from the center of the long side of the container.
• Item security: The container is made from durable steel, and the openings are secured with a 13-pound Eagle Lock^®. Both open side container models require at least two Eagle Locks^® to secure the container. Together, these components protect your supplies from water damage and theft.
• Flexible configurations: The 20- and 40-foot containers have several door-opening placement choices and configurations, a unique feature for this shipping container. Choose double, personnel or roll-up doors.

Use Cases for Shipping Containers With Side Doors

Our side-opening shipping containers have many applications, including:

• Construction: Industrial, logistics and construction operators need side-load access for oversized and irregularly shaped cargo, piping and lumber.
• Entrepreneurs: Open side containers have many creative use options. Set one up for your retail pop-up shop, beer garden, outdoor café, experiential space and more.
• Military and defense: Open side containers are used to store machinery and other bulky items.

Features of Open Side Containers

We offer two open side container models — 20-foot and 40-foot. Both of these options feature:

• Durable construction: The steel exterior and marine plywood flooring protect your items for the long term.
• Efficient organization options: Get a 40-foot high cube for additional storage space or optional shelving and pipe racks to organize your cargo.
• Weather-resistant design: The containers are fully sealed, keeping your cargo dry and safe from adverse weather conditions.

For reliable operation, place your open side container on a level surface. Keeping the container level keeps the door aligned, so you can open and close it with ease.

20-Foot Open Side Container

This open side container has 5-, 10-, 15- and 20-foot door opening options, so you can choose the access option that meets your storage needs.

• External dimensions: 19′ 10″ long, 7′ 11″ wide, 8′ 6″ high
• Internal dimensions: 19′ 4″ long, 7′ 6″ wide, 7′ 6″ high
• End door opening dimensions: 7′ 3″ wide, 7′ 2″ high
• Side door opening dimensions: 19′ 2″ wide, 7′ 2″ high
• Door opening positions: 5′, 10′, 15′ or the full 20′ side section
• Internal capacity: 1,094 cubic feet
• Max gross weight: 67,197 lbs.
• Max payload: 60,561 lbs.
• Tare weight: 6,636 lbs.

40-Foot Open Side Container

This container model has 10-, 20-, 30- and 40-foot door sizes, ideal for frequent access and large items.

• External dimensions: 40′ long, 8′ wide, 9′ 6″ high
• Internal dimensions: 39′ 4″ long, 7′ 5″ wide, 7′ 8″ high
• End door opening dimensions: 7′ 3″ wide, 7′ 5″ high
• Side door opening dimensions: 38′ 8″ wide, 7′ 3″ high
• Door opening positions: 10′, 20′, 30′ or the full 40′ side section
• Internal capacity: 2,333 cubic feet
• Max gross weight: 67,196 lbs.
• Max payload: 53,528 lbs.
• Tare weight: 13,668 lbs.

Buy or Rent an Open Side Container From Eagle Leasing

Ready to buy or lease an open side container? Request a quote to get started today! With regional reliability and fast delivery, you’ll get your container when and where you need it.