This 20ft open top container cargo worthy shipping container replaces the fixed steel roof with removable bows and a rope-secured PVC tarpaulin, giving crane operators direct top-loading access for oversized cargo. The swing-out door header at the front end opens the full end wall width for tall items that won’t clear a standard door frame. Internal lashing rings secure loads during road and sea transport, and the wind- and watertight Cor-Ten steel shell keeps the unit structurally sound and weatherproof despite surface cosmetic wear.
20ft Open Top Container Cargo Worthy Specifications
External Dimensions
| Dimension | Millimetres | Feet / Inches |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 6,058 mm | 20′ 0″ |
| Width | 2,438 mm | 8′ 0″ |
| Height | 2,591 mm | 8′ 6″ |
Internal Dimensions
| Dimension | Millimetres | Feet / Inches |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,898 mm | 19′ 4″ |
| Width | 2,352 mm | 7′ 8″ |
Construction & Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shell | Cor-Ten steel — wind- and watertight |
| Roof | Removable steel bows with PVC tarpaulin |
| Tarpaulin | Rope-secured — included with unit |
| Door Header | Swing-out / removable — full end wall access |
| Doors | Double swing doors — end wall, locking bars fitted |
| Lashing Rings | Internal — fitted to both side walls |
| Floor | Hardwood timber — used condition |
| Condition | Wind & Watertight (Used) |
| Colour | Blue — ex-shipping line |
What a 20ft Open Top Container Cargo Worthy Is Used For
A 20ft open top container cargo worthy solves the loading problem that stops a standard dry container cold — cargo that’s too tall, too awkward, or too wide to manoeuvre through a 2.28m door frame. Crane operators lower the load straight through the open top without rigging around door frames or tilting oversized items. Structural steel, machinery, bulk aggregate, and out-of-gauge freight all load faster and with less handling risk than a standard unit allows.
The removable swing-out door header gives a second loading option at the front end — useful when a crane approach isn’t practical on site. The bows and tarpaulin travel with the container on every movement, adding structural rigidity and weather protection during transit and storage. If cargo pushes above the container height entirely, a flat rack with no roof or walls is the right alternative — contact us to discuss.
Key Features
- Wind & watertight — structurally sound, weatherproof shell
- Removable roof bows — full crane top-loading access
- PVC tarpaulin included — rope-secured, weather protection in transit
- Swing-out door header — full end wall access for tall cargo
- Internal lashing rings — secure load restraint in transit
- Hardwood timber floor — handles forklift and pallet loads
- Used cosmetic condition — surface rust and wear expected
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