40-foot Open Top Shipping Container Cargo-worthy

The 40-foot Open Top Shipping Container is designed to sit between a standard dry van and a flat rack. It keeps the weather-resistant qualities of a standard container while adding the flexibility of top loading.

A reinforced top rail compensates for the missing solid roof and preserves the box's torsional rigidity. Removable roof bows (rafters) let the tarpaulin be tensioned over the load, shielding it from the elements while keeping it accessible from above. The steel floor is built to take concentrated loads from heavy machinery or dense materials.

Used mainly in global logistics for commodities that are awkward to load through standard double doors—such as marble slabs, large cables, scrap metal, or oversized parts—this unit also handles industrial storage. Because it is cargo-worthy, it suits both one-off exports and long-term asset leasing where structural certification is needed. Its design works with all standard container handling equipment for smooth integration into existing shipping and logistics operations.

Key Features

• External Dimensions (L x W x H): 40ft x 8ft x 8ft 6in (Approx. 12.19m x 2.44m x 2.59m)
• Internal Dimensions (L x W x H): Approx. 39ft 6in x 7ft 8in x 8ft (Varies slightly by manufacturer)
• Door Opening (Rear): Approx. 7ft 8in wide x 7ft 5in high
• Open Top Opening: Full length overhead access (under tarpaulin)
• Maximum Gross Weight: Approx. 67,200 lbs (30,480 kg)
• Tare Weight: Approx. 8,820 lbs (4,000 kg)
• Payload Capacity: Approx. 58,380 lbs (26,480 kg)
• Material: Corten Steel (Weathering Steel)
• Flooring: Marine-grade plywood or Bamboo over steel cross members
• Certification: CSC (Container Safety Convention) plate inclusive (validity may vary by unit)

Intended uses include oversized cargo such as machinery, vehicles, or parts too tall for a standard dry container; project cargo including construction materials, timber, and steel profiles; bulk commodities needing crane-and-grab or conveyor loading; export shipping compliant with international sea freight standards; and industrial storage as a secure, ventilated unit on land.

Package Includes:

• Standard rear double-door locking gear and handles
• 1 x 40-foot Open Top Shipping Container (Cargo-worthy grade)
• 1 x Waterproof Tarpaulin Cover with tensioning gear
• Removable Roof Bows (Rafters)