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40-Foot High Cube Open Side
Full-length side opening on a high cube unit for wide loads and dock-side handling.
40 ft
Container overview
The 40-foot high cube open side opens along the full length of one side wall, giving an unobstructed lateral portal of roughly 38 feet 11 inches by 8 feet 5 inches in addition to the standard end doors.
That access removes almost every loading restriction inside the box. Long material, wide skids and pieces that cannot be turned within the container can be set directly into position, and multiple drops can be loaded in the order they will be delivered.
The side doors need clear swing room along the full length of the unit, and the opened wall changes how the container should be braced during loading. Confirm the securing plan with the loading crew.
Also called40' HC open side · full side access container · 40 HC side door
Key features
- Full-length side opening of roughly 38 ft 11 in by 8 ft 5 in
- Standard cargo doors retained at the end of the unit
- High cube height with roughly 8 feet 10 inches inside
- Direct lateral loading for wide and long cargo
- Multiple locking door leaves with weather gaskets
- Requires clear swing space along the full container length
Technical specifications
Inside dimensions
| Length | 39 ft 5 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 7 ft 8 in |
| Height | 8 ft 10 in |
| Floor area | 300 sq ft |
| Cubic capacity | 2,694 cu ft |
Outside dimensions
| Length | 40 ft 0 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 8 ft 0 in |
| Height | 9 ft 6 in |
Door opening
| Width | 7 ft 8 in |
|---|---|
| Height | 8 ft 5 in |
| Side opening | 38 ft 11 in W × 8 ft 5 in H |
Weights
| Tare weight | Varies by manufacturer or model |
|---|---|
| Maximum payload | Varies by manufacturer or model |
| Maximum gross weight | 67,200 lb |
Certification and identification
| ISO size/type code | 45G3 |
|---|---|
| ISO size group | 45 (40 ft × 9 ft 6 in) |
| CSC information | Cargo-worthy units carry a valid CSC safety approval plate |
Container specifications may vary by manufacturer, production year and individual unit. Confirm the specifications of the assigned container before booking, loading or modifying the equipment.
Specifications last reviewed 2026-08-24.
Condition and compliance
- New / one-trip units, subject to origin availability
- Used cargo-worthy units with valid CSC plating
- Specialty-certified equipment where the project requires it
Equipment moving on an international booking has to satisfy the applicable carrier, CSC, inspection, prefix, marking and documentation requirements before it is loaded. Wind and watertight condition describes weather protection only, and is a separate standard from cargo-worthy condition.
Common applications
- Project cargo
- Oversized or out-of-gauge cargo
- International freight
- Industrial equipment
- Commercial storage
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