Side Opening Shipping Containers for Sale

Side Opening Shipping Containers

Side opening shipping containers — also known as open side or full side access containers — open at their longest side, making them an ideal solution for storing and accessing larger items. Whether you’re looking for a temporary office space, somewhere to store bulky cargo or a converted unit for your next retail venture, find the perfect storage solution with a side opening container from S Jones.

Our open side containers benefit from door access at both their largest and smallest side, providing ultimate ease of access and visibility. Choose from 20ft, 40ft and 40ft High Cube containers with full side access, and browse our container hire options for premium shorter-term storage. With over 40 years of industry experience and a vast network of UK depots — we provide quick, friendly and reliable solutions to all your container needs.

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Side Opening Container Sizes

Our side opening containers feature a full-length concertina door on their longest side, in addition to the standard cargo door on one end. Our open side units are available in the following sizes:

20ft Containers
40ft Containers
40ft High Cube Containers

Please note: As side opening doors are heavier than standard cargo doors, the roof and floor of open side containers are reinforced for added stability. This can lead to a loss of internal height space.

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Why Choose A Side Opening Shipping Container?

Side opening shipping containers are specialised units that feature full-length cargo doors on the longest side of the container. This brings unique benefits and significant versatility to your unit, enabling it to be used for a variety of personal and professional projects:

Wider access provides more room to manoeuvre large items
Easier access for forklifts to load and unload larger cargo
Perfect for displays and retail conversions

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Converting Side Opening Containers

Our advanced shipping container conversion service allows you to easily tailor any unit to your specific requirements. Some common use cases for side opening container conversions include:

Exhibition stands
Performance venues
Ticket kiosks
Pop-up bars, cafés or retail outlets
Office spaces

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Buying Side Opening Shipping Containers from S Jones

Whatever you plan on using your side opening container for, our specialist team is always on hand to guide you through every step of the buying process. From expert site surveyal to post-delivery assistance — our 40 years’ experience ensures the very best in professional container services, providing you with:

Nationwide Delivery: Our experienced crane-equipped haulier team will ship and set up your unit
Competitive Prices: While side opening containers are typically more expensive, we provide a range of units for purchase and rent at fair, affordable prices
Finance Options Available: Our affordable weekly finance options make buying your shipping containers easier
Depots Across the UK: We stock containers across a vast network of facilities throughout the country
Recommended by 98% of Customers: Our customers benefit from quality containers and exceptional service that sets S Jones apart from the crowd

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Side Opening Shipping Container FAQs

What are side opening shipping containers?

Often referred to as side access containers or full-side access containers, side opening containers have doors on their longest side as well as on the end. This provides improved ease when storing larger pieces of equipment, while giving you greater visibility and easier access to your stored items.

How does a side opening container differ from standard shipping containers?

The main difference between side opening containers and standard shipping containers is the placement of the main doors along the longest side of the container. Because these side doors are heavier than standard doors, the roof and floor of side opening containers must be reinforced to ensure the container is secure and stable. Due to this additional reinforcement, there can be a slight loss of height within the container.

Are side opening containers available in high cube specifications?

Yes, our side opening shipping containers are available in 40ft high cube dimensions. Our high cube side opening containers offer the additional 12 inches of height characteristic of the high cube specification, allowing for even greater internal storage area.

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Need help deciding which container is best for your requirements? Get in contact with our helpful team, they will be happy to assist.

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Your Guide to Buying A Side Opening Container

Have more questions about open side containers? Check out our free shipping container guide for a comprehensive overview of:

Shipping container sizes and specifications
Container security and locking systems
Shipping container delivery
Care and maintenance

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What Our Customers Say

Mike

10th Nov 2024

Professional and easy to deal with throughout. More than happy for me to visit their site, view the containers and talk to the technical people.
Deliverey was on time and went without a hitch.
I would recommend S Jones

Martin

7th Nov 2024

good company to work with

Philip

7th Nov 2024

The professional service offered and the quality of the containers, means that we will be a repeat customer.

Nick

11th Oct 2024

Always have a good experiance when buying from SJones Containers. The girls in the office are bang on and brill to deail with!!

Anonymous

24th Aug 2024

Within 2 weeks the container was decided on, ordered, paid for and delivered. Exactly as described, definitely value for money- this company were fab, will be ordering again when we need another!