20ft High Cube Full Open Side Container

Side access changes how cargo moves in and out of a container, and that is the feature that sets the 20ft High Cube Full Open Side Container apart from a standard dry unit. The full-length side opening lets goods be worked from the side rather than only through the end of the container, and the high cube build adds internal height for cargo that benefits from the extra room. The 20ft length keeps it in the most widely handled container size in the fleet.

Product Overview

An open side container takes the standard dry storage container and opens one of its long sides. On a full open side unit, the side opening runs the length of the container, which turns the whole side into an access point rather than a single opening at one end.

That configuration matters for cargo that is awkward to manoeuvre through a conventional end opening. Goods can be brought in from the side with the equipment that suits them, rather than being worked into position through a single doorway.

High cube describes the height, not the length. A high cube container stands taller than a standard height unit of the same length, and the additional height is available inside. On a 20ft container, that extra vertical space is meaningful when cargo is stacked or when the load benefits from additional headroom during handling.

Key Features

• Full open side configuration — the side opening runs the length of the container, giving access along the whole side rather than at a single point.
• High cube profile — additional internal height compared with a standard height 20ft container.
• 20ft container footprint — the smaller of the two mainstream container sizes, suited to restricted sites and moderate cargo volumes.
• Dry storage build — designed for general cargo rather than temperature-controlled goods.
• Standard container handling — lifted and transported using the same practices as the wider container fleet.

Product Specifications

Specification	Detail
Product Type	Dry Storage Container
Container Size	20ft Container
Configuration	High Cube, Full Open Side

Applications and Uses

Open side containers are chosen where the way cargo is loaded matters as much as what the container holds. The full-length side access makes the container relevant to a wider range of loading situations than a conventional end-opening unit.

• Side-loaded cargo — goods brought in from the side using equipment that suits the load.
• Palletised goods — loads moved in and out by forklift or similar equipment working from the side.
• Awkwardly shaped items — cargo that is difficult to manoeuvre through a single end opening.
• Machinery and equipment — items that benefit from access along the full length of the container.
• Site storage — materials and equipment held in a container where access from the side is useful.
• Commercial storage — stock that needs regular side access rather than being worked through the end.

Product Benefits

Access along the full side. The full open side configuration is what separates this container from a standard unit. Cargo can be worked from the side along the entire length of the container, which changes what can be loaded and how it is positioned inside.

Additional internal height. The high cube build gives the unit more vertical space than a standard height 20ft container, which matters when cargo is stacked or when the load benefits from extra headroom during handling.

A compact footprint. At 20ft, the unit fits yards, compounds, and urban plots where a 40ft container would be difficult to position, while still providing a workable storage volume.

Conventional handling. Like any container, a 20ft unit moves using standard lifting and transport equipment, so repositioning between sites does not require special arrangements.

What “Full Open Side” Means

An open side container is a dry storage container with one of its long sides designed to open. The “full” part of the description indicates that the opening runs the whole length of that side rather than being limited to a section of it.

The practical effect is that the container can be worked along its long side rather than only through the end. For cargo that is awkward to load through a single opening, that changes the loading process entirely. The side opening is a structural feature of the container itself, not an accessory added on afterwards.

Pairing the open side with a high cube profile adds further utility, because the additional internal height gives more room for the cargo once it is inside.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 20ft high cube full open side container?

It is a 20ft dry storage container in a high cube configuration with a full open side. The side opening runs the length of the container, giving access along the whole side rather than at a single point.

What does “full open side” mean on a container?

It describes a container whose long side opens along its full length. Cargo can be loaded and unloaded from the side rather than only through an end opening.

What does “high cube” mean on this container?

High cube describes the height. A high cube container stands taller than a standard height container of the same length, and the additional height is available inside the unit.

Why choose an open side container rather than a standard one?

The side access. Cargo that is difficult to manoeuvre through a single end opening can be loaded from the side along the length of the container, which changes how the loading process works.

What is an open side container normally used for?

Open side containers are commonly used for palletised goods, machinery, awkwardly shaped items, and any cargo where side access is more practical than end-only loading.

Why choose a 20ft container rather than a 40ft one?

The 20ft length is smaller and easier to position on restricted sites, yards, and urban plots, and it suits operations moving moderate cargo volumes rather than large ones.