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An open side container is designed for projects that require quick and convenient access to stored goods. With full-length side-opening doors, these containers make loading, unloading, and organising equipment far easier than standard containers.
Our open side containers are designed for businesses and projects that require easier loading, unloading, and access to stored goods.
With full-length side-opening doors, these containers provide greater flexibility for commercial storage, transport, construction sites, and workshop applications.
Need reliable storage with fast, easy access to your goods? Our open side shipping containers for sale and hire are the practical choice for businesses and individuals who need to load or retrieve items without the restrictions of a standard end-door container.
An open side container is designed for situations where standard end-door access simply isn’t practical. With doors running the full length of the side, you can load wide, long, or bulky items.
Whether you’re looking to buy an open side shipping container for sale or hire, Container Space offers a range of grades and configurations to suit your requirements.
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An open side container offers the ideal combination of storage capacity and accessibility. The side-opening doors run the full length of the container, making it the go-to choice for applications where end-door access would slow you down.
Key benefits include:
For many projects, an open side container delivers the space and accessibility required – making it the practical choice across New Zealand. View our full range of shipping containers for sale or explore container hire options.
Open side containers are used across a wide range of industries and applications. Their full side-access doors make them especially practical where speed of loading and retrieval matters. Common uses include:
Their generous capacity and side-access design make them especially suitable for projects that require more space, flexibility, and practical loading solutions.
| Specifications | 10' Container | 20' Container | 40' Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Cubic Capacity | 15.4 m³ | 33.2 m³ | 67 m³ |
| Max Gross Weight | N/A | 30,480 kg | 30,480 kg |
| Tare Weight | 1,500 kg | 2,360 kg | 3,980 kg |
| Dimensions | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10' External | 3.10 m (10') | 2.44 m (8') | 2.59 m (8'6") |
| 10' Internal | 2.98 m | 2.35 m | 2.38 m |
| 20' External | 6.05 m (20') | 2.44 m (8') | 2.59 m (8'6") |
| 20' Internal | 5.90 m | 2.35 m | 2.38 m |
| 40' External | 12.19 m (40') | 2.44 m (8') | 2.59 m (8'6") |
| 40' Internal | 12.01 m | 2.35 m | 2.38 m |
| Container Size | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 20' / 40' | 2.34 m | 2.28 m |
At Container Space, we supply open side shipping containers for sale and hire across New Zealand, with reliable delivery and expert guidance. Our team works with you to ensure you choose the right container based on your access requirements, site conditions, and storage needs.
We focus on providing:
We proudly offer shipping containers for sale and hire across New Zealand, with depots strategically located to ensure prompt and efficient delivery to your site. Our primary service areas include:
Preparing your site correctly is essential to ensure a smooth and hassle-free container delivery. Open side containers require additional clear space along the full side of the container for door swing — plan accordingly before your delivery date.
Yes, open side containers are available for both short-term and long-term hire across New Zealand. Hiring an open side container is ideal for temporary projects, construction sites, renovations, events, and short-term storage requirements.
Yes, an open side shipping container for sale is designed with security in mind and built from durable steel construction. Both the side-opening doors and standard end doors are fitted with lockable mechanisms to help protect tools, equipment, stock, and other valuable items from unauthorised access. Additional lock boxes and security upgrades can also be added for enhanced protection.
Yes, open side containers are highly versatile and can be customised to suit a wide range of applications. Common modifications include shelving, insulation, lighting, ventilation, roller doors, and workshop fit-outs.
Yes, an open side container can be used for transport in the same way as a standard shipping container. The durable steel structure and secure locking doors make them suitable for moving goods via road, rail, or sea freight.
The main difference is that an open side shipping container for sale includes full-length side-opening doors in addition to standard end doors. This design provides easier access to goods stored inside the container, especially for larger items or products that need to be loaded with forklifts. Standard containers only allow access from the front end doors.
An open side container offers practical advantages for businesses and worksites that require fast and convenient access to stored goods.
Open side containers are widely used across industries such as construction, manufacturing, agriculture, retail, logistics, and events. Their flexible access design makes them ideal for storing tools, machinery, pallet stock, and bulky equipment.
An open side container is a specialised shipping container designed with full-length doors along one side of the unit. This allows easier loading, unloading, and access to goods compared to a standard container.
Open side containers are commonly available in both 20ft and 40ft sizes depending on your storage or transport requirements. An open side container 20ft option is ideal for sites with limited space, while larger 40ft models provide additional capacity for commercial and industrial applications. You can also explore our 20ft Shipping Containers and 40ft Shipping Containers pages for more options.
An open side shipping container for sale is ideal for storing or transporting palletised stock, construction materials, machinery, tools, retail inventory, and oversized items. The full-side access design allows forklifts and equipment to load goods more efficiently, making these containers well suited for businesses that require regular access to stored products.
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