Open Top Shipping Containers
Open top shipping containers are the go-to equipment when cargo is too tall, heavy or awkward for a closed box. They are built like a standard container, with steel walls, floor and end doors, but the roof is a removable tarpaulin supported by bows. This page lists every open top unit we sell, plus tips on what to check before you buy.
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Our open top shipping containers
- New 40ft open top shipping container: factory-new build with a fresh tarp and bows.
- One trip 40ft open top container and used 40ft open top container.
- One trip 20ft open top container and used 20ft open top container.
For a deeper look at this design, see our open top shipping container guide.
Buying checklist
- Tarpaulin: look for tears, worn eyelets and a tight fit at the edges.
- Roof bows: all bows present, straight and seated in their sockets.
- Door header: if the unit has a swing header, it should open and lock freely.
- Floor and walls: the same checks as any box, as covered in one trip vs used shipping containers.
Size options
Open tops share the outside sizes of standard 20 and 40 foot boxes under the intermodal container standards. Internal height is set by the roof bows rather than a steel roof, so the usable height can vary slightly. Check each listing before planning a tight load.
Who buys open top shipping containers?
Engineering firms ship machinery, quarries and timber yards move bulk loads, and builders use them for waste or materials lifted by crane. If you mainly need secure storage, choose from our standard shipping containers. If you want easy access from the side, browse open side containers. You can also view our other open top containers listing.
Delivery and ordering
Plan where the crane or loader will stand before the box arrives. Our shipping container delivery guide explains site prep, and our team will quote open top shipping containers once you send your details.
