40FT Open-Top Shipping Container — One Trip

SKU: LP-40OT-N-1143
Availability: In stock
Ships from: New Orleans, LA

$3,250.00

Unit price. Flat-rate delivery within the United States: $575 added at checkout — how delivery works.

Size at a glance

Nominal external size drawn to scale. Exact internal dimensions and door opening for this unit are in the specification table.

Overview

40ft x 8ft New Open Top Shipping Container – Secure and Safe Storage Solution

The 40ft x 8ft New Open Top Shipping Container offers a durable, practical, and highly accessible solution for transporting or storing oversized and heavy goods. Designed with an open-top configuration, this container provides easy loading and unloading for materials that can’t fit through standard container doors — making it ideal for cranes, forklifts, and other lifting equipment.

This unit is brand new and built from high-grade Corten steel, ensuring exceptional strength, weather resistance, and long-term performance in demanding environments.

40ft x 8ft New Open Top Shipping Container Key Features

Open Top Design: Replaces the traditional steel roof with removable support bows and a heavy-duty weatherproof tarpaulin for effortless overhead loading.
Crane-Friendly Access: The open-top structure allows large or heavy cargo to be lifted directly in or out using crane equipment.
Removable Door Header: The rear door header can be swung open or removed entirely for additional clearance during loading.
Built-In Lashing Rings: Secures cargo safely during transport, preventing movement or shifting of goods.
Marine-Grade Plywood Flooring: 28mm thick marine ply floor ensures durability and moisture resistance under heavy loads.
Weatherproof Tarpaulin Cover: Protects goods from rain, dust, and debris while maintaining flexible access.
High-Strength Corten Steel: Provides outstanding durability, impact resistance, and corrosion protection.

Specifications

Specification	Details
External Length	12.19 m
External Width	2.44 m
External Height	2.59 m
Internal Length	12.03 m
Internal Width	2.35 m
Door Width	2.34 m
Door Height	2.28 m
Weight	4050 kg
Floor Type	28mm Marine Ply
Cubic Capacity	2358 cu ft (≈66.8 m³)

Benefits

Effortless Top Loading: The removable roof simplifies loading large or irregularly shaped items that can’t fit through standard doors.
Enhanced Accessibility: Swing or remove the door header for additional clearance and easier access.
Secure Transport: Integrated lashing rings and a fitted tarpaulin ensure your cargo remains stable and protected during transit.
Versatile Applications: Perfect for shipping, construction, agriculture, industrial operations, or custom conversion projects.
Reliable and Long-Lasting: Manufactured from premium steel and marine-grade materials for dependable, long-term use.

Applications

Heavy machinery and equipment storage
Construction and building materials
Industrial or agricultural goods
Irregularly shaped or oversized cargo
Temporary storage for project sites

Why Choose the 40ft Open Top Shipping Container?

This container offers maximum flexibility and durability, making it ideal for businesses and individuals who need reliable storage or transport for heavy, tall, or oversized goods. Whether for crane loading, construction materials, or industrial machinery, its design ensures safe, efficient, and weather-resistant performance.

Order & Delivery

The 40ft x 8ft New Open Top Shipping Container is available for purchase and nationwide delivery.
Contact us today for pricing, bulk discounts, and shipping options tailored to your location.

How this unit is delivered

Tilt-bed truck sliding a container onto the ground — **Tilt-bed (most common)**Bed tilts, container slides off in a straight line. Needs ~60 ft (20ft) / ~100 ft (40ft) of straight run.

Forklift lifting a container off a flatbed — **Flatbed + forklift**You unload with your own forklift or crane rated for the unit. Common for long distance and sites with equipment.

Mobile crane lifting a container over a fence — **Crane (arranged per job)**Over fences or between buildings. Tell us in the quote and we plan and price it with you.

Delivery within the United States is a flat rate added in the cart. Read the delivery & placement guide before delivery day.

Specifications

Specifications for 40FT Open-Top Shipping Container — One Trip
External dimensions	12.19 m x 2.44 m x 2.59 m (L x W x H)
Door opening	2.34 m x 2.28 m (W x H)
Tare weight	4050 kg
Cubic capacity	2358 cu ft (≈66.8 m³)
Floor	28mm Marine Ply

Figures are as supplied for this unit. Containers vary by manufacturer and build year — ask us to confirm any dimension that is critical to your project.

Condition: New / One Trip

One-trip units carried a single cargo from the factory. Minor handling marks from that voyage and from depot lifting are normal.

Container condition guide

Warranty & returns

Modified / prefabricated units: 6 months from delivery. Return requests are accepted within 30 days of delivery, subject to the conditions in the policy.

Warranty policy · Returns & refunds

Delivery & site preparation

Most units arrive on a tilt-bed truck and slide off in a straight line. Check gate width, overhead lines, turning room and firm, level ground before delivery day, and tell us which way the doors should face.

Delivery & placement guide