40FT Used Open Top Shipping Container

The roof comes off. Detachable roof bars and a removable tarp open the full height of the box, so freight drops in vertically by crane instead of being pushed through the door end. That is what the 40FT Used Open Top Shipping Container is engineered for: vertical loading, oversized freight and crane-access cargo operations. The shell is CORTEN anti-corrosive steel, so clearance flexibility is gained without compromising structural integrity.

Each unit is sold in cargo-worthy, wind & water tight condition, which makes it suitable for on-site industrial use and for international export when certified.

Build Sheet

• Container type: 40-foot open top – used
• Condition: Wind and water tight, cargo-worthy with minor cosmetic wear
• Age range: 10–14 years old, with structural certification available upon request
• Roof configuration: Removable tarp with detachable roof bars for full-height access
• Construction: CORTEN anti-corrosive steel with reinforced side rails
• Flooring: 28mm 19-ply marine-grade plywood, moisture-resistant and impact-tolerant
• Doors: Double swing, with lockable handles for secure closure
• Ventilation: Passive weatherproof vents, which prevent interior condensation
• Forklift pockets: Integrated, for repositioning and mobility on-site

The open roof design allows easy crane-assisted loading of tall, uneven or irregular freight that a standard shipping container cannot accommodate.

Dimensions and Technical Specs

• Exterior dimensions (L × W × H): 40’ × 8’ × 8’6”
• Interior dimensions (L × W × H): 39’5” × 7’8” × 7’8”
• Tare weight: 9,040 lbs
• Max payload capacity: 58,160 lbs
• Gross weight rating: 67,200 lbs

Structural Notes

• The roof bar and tarp system is fully removable, for maximum height clearance
• Roof bars can be re-secured to meet international shipping standards for certified export
• The open top configuration allows direct vertical loading of tall or awkward cargo
• Reinforced flooring and side rails withstand repeated industrial loading cycles
• Surface oxidation and light dents are cosmetic only, with no effect on container performance
• Under pressure, the moisture-resistant plywood floor holds up over the long term

The container is designed to handle punishing operational environments while remaining fully compliant for domestic and intermodal logistics.

Inspection and Export Certification

Every container goes through a rigorous 12-point structural inspection, which includes:

• ISO stacking corner placement
• Roof bar anchor point strength and structural alignment
• Door seal compression and locking gear alignment
• Panel security and watertight integrity
• Underside weld checks and forklift pocket integrity
• Wood condition, floor fastening and compression rating

Export certification is available upon request, making this container compliant for global shipping routes via vessel, rail or trucking.

Application Suitability

Oversized industrial cargo

For machinery, piping, fabricated components or other tall-profile cargo not suited to side-loading.

Construction and remote logistics

Useful for crane-access loading at job sites, with heavy-duty storage and material staging capacity under open roof access.

Export freight

Fully compatible with intermodal systems and port requirements when certified. Meets ISO specifications for international shipping.

Onsite heavy storage

Suited to rough terrain environments, field operations and locations with vibration, dust or corrosive exposure. The tarp system offers protection when full roof cover is required.