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20ft High Cube One-Trip Open Side Container — Blue — New

Full lateral access from one complete side wall. This 20ft High Cube One-Trip open side container
removes the primary loading constraint of a standard end-door unit — the full 20ft side wall opens completely, allowing forklift, crane, and wide-load access along the entire container length simultaneously.

The High Cube profile adds

Built new, shipped to BWContainers once, and never previously loaded. The interior is clean, residue-free, and ready for immediate use or fit-out on delivery.

20ft High Cube Open Side Container Dimensions

Measurement	Metric	Imperial
External Length	6,058 mm	20′
External Width	2,438 mm	8′
External Height	2,896 mm	9’6″
Internal Length	5,898 mm	19’4″
Internal Width	2,352 mm	7’8″
Internal Height	2,698 mm	8’10”
End Door Opening Width	2,340 mm	7’8″
End Door Opening Height	2,585 mm	8’5″
Side Opening Width	~5,500 mm	~18′
Side Opening Height	~2,585 mm	~8’5″
Floor Area	14.86 m²	160 sq ft
Internal Volume	~39 m³	~1,380 cu ft

20ft High Cube Open Side Container Weight Specifications

Measurement	Weight
Tare Weight (Empty)	2,450 kg
Payload Capacity	27,550 kg
Maximum Gross Weight	30,000 kg (30 ton)

20ft High Cube Open Side Container Specifications

Condition: One-Trip (New) — Never previously loaded.

Feature	Detail
Construction	All Cor-Ten steel — rust and corrosion resistant
Side Access	Full-length side wall opens — ~5,500mm wide opening
End Doors	Hinged double doors — full-width end opening
Flooring
Locking Bars	2 per door — side and end doors
Lockbox	Factory-fitted — padlock protection on door handles
Forklift Pockets	2 per side — 4 total
Lashing Rings	Forged steel — floor and wall mounted
Ventilation	4 vents — passive airflow
CSC Plate	Yes — max gross weight 30 ton
Colour	Blue
ISO Standard	ISO 668 Series 1

Open Side vs Standard End Door — Key Difference

Feature	Standard End Door	Open Side High Cube
Access Direction	End only — 2,340mm wide	Side + end — ~5,500mm wide
Forklift Entry Angle	Straight in — end only	Lateral — full length accessible
Wide Load Capability	Limited by door width	Full side wall clearance
Interior Height		2,698 mm (High Cube)
Simultaneous Access Points	1 — end door	2 — side wall and end door

20ft High Cube Open Side Container Key Features

One-Trip condition — built new, shipped once, sold in as-new condition
Full-length side wall opening — ~
High Cube 9’6″ exterior height —
End doors plus side access — simultaneous loading from two directions
All Cor-Ten steel construction — rust, corrosion, and impact resistant
CSC plated to 30 ton maximum gross weight
Factory-fitted lockbox — padlock protection on all door sets
2 locking bars per door — side and end doors secured independently
4 forklift pockets (2 per side) — easy repositioning and transport
28mm marine plywood floor — forklift-rated, moisture-resistant base
Forged steel lashing rings — floor and wall mounted for cargo restraint
4 passive vents — reduces heat and condensation build-up

20ft High Cube Open Side Container Applications

Wide Load and Oversized Cargo Storage

Cargo that exceeds standard end door width loads cleanly through the full-length side opening. The High Cube profile adds vertical clearance for tall, wide, or irregularly shaped loads that cannot enter through a standard end door — handling a wider range of cargo types than any standard end-door unit.

High-Throughput Forklift Operations

Lateral forklift access allows operators to reach any pallet position along the full

Retail and Pop-Up Spaces

The full side wall opening transforms this container into an open-fronted retail, display, or event space. The clean One-Trip interior and High Cube ceiling height create a professional, spacious environment without interior fit-out compromise.

Workshop and Studio Conversions

Workshops, studios, and creative spaces benefit from the full side wall opening for ventilation, light, and equipment access. This open side container is one of the most popular base units for container conversion projects requiring natural light and openable facades.

Agricultural and Bulk Storage

Load baled hay, bulk bags, and palletised goods laterally with a forklift — without the manoeuvring constraints of an end-only door. The High Cube height accommodates double-stacked bulk bags and taller agricultural storage configurations.

Why Choose a One-Trip Open Side Container?

As-new interior — clean, odour-free, and residue-free from day one
No maintenance on arrival — no rust treatment, floor repairs, or repainting required
Conversion-ready — clean walls and floor, reduce fit-out preparation time
Maximum access — side and end doors open simultaneously for full interior exposure
Longer service life — new Corten steel outlasts used open side units

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20ft High Cube One-Trip Open Side Container — Blue — New

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