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The 40ft 2-Door Side Opening High Cube Container offers easy access for bulky equipment, pallets, and oversized goods. Built from durable Corten steel, it’s weatherproof, secure, and features heavy-duty locks with an optional lockbox. The High Cube height provides extra internal height for loading bulkier cargo, making it perfect for warehousing and logistics across Australia.

How much does a 40ft 2-Door Side Opening Shipping Container cost?

As of August 2026, the price to buy a 40ft 2-Door Side Opening shipping container starts from $10,500 - $12,000 for a new build container. Price excludes GST and delivery. For the best price on 40ft 2-Door Side Opening Containers delivered across Australia, contact the Container Traders team today.

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*Prices exclude GST and delivery. Last updated: 10 August 2026

Features

  • Enhanced accessibility – Dual side doors provide easy access to the full length of the container.

  • High cube design – 9’6” height offers 12 inches of additional storage space.

  • Heavy-duty construction – Built from Corten steel for maximum durability and corrosion resistance.

  • Ideal for modifications – With extra height, these containers are perfect for custom modifications.

40ft 2-Door Side Opening Shipping Containers are great for:

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    Mobile workshop or maker space
    Convert the container into a mobile workshop or creative space for woodworking, metalworking, or DIY projects. 
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    Mobile office
    Turn the container into a mobile office for construction sites, temporary workspaces, or field offices. It can be fitted with desks, chairs, and office essentials, providing a comfortable and secure place to work.
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    Mixed goods
    Create multiple storage zones with each easily accessible through their own container doors.
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    Portable storage for regularly accessed items
    The dual-side doors and rear doors allow for easy access for and efficiencies for regularly loading and unloading.
40ft 2-Door Side Opening Containers

Standard or High Cube Sizes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Looking to learn more about 40ft 2-Door Side Opening Containers? We've answered some of the common questions our sales team gets asked.

  • Side Opening Containers are highly secure, built from rugged Corten steel with heavy-duty locking mechanisms and lockboxes. At Container Traders our new & used side opening containers are designed to be wind and watertight and offer years of reliable use.

  • Dangerous goods cannot be stored in standard side-opening containers; only purpose-built 20ft Side Opening Dangerous Goods Containers designed for the safe storage and transport of Class 3 hazardous goods.

    Our Dangerous Goods Containers are engineered with bunded flooring for spill containment, high-flow ventilation, and internal safety handles to ensure security and compliance, fully meeting Australian Standard AS1940.

  • Side Opening Shipping Containers are the ultimate “blank canvas” for modifications. At Container Traders, we’ve transformed Side Opening Containers into everything from sleek pop-up bars to heavy-duty workshops because their built-in wide access allows for the maximum street-front visibility and accessibility. Popular Side Opening modifications include:

    • Insulation
    • Shelving
    • Electrical
    • Roller Doors
    • Windows
    • Whirlybirds
    • Air conditioning
  • At Container Traders, our full-side or multi-door (2, 3, or 4-door) Side Opening Shipping Containers let you load long or palletised goods directly by forklift, pallet jack, or hand, plus you can partition the space into separate zones for easy access to specific items without unpacking the whole container.

  • Side Opening Containers are primarily used for loading bulk goods easily by providing full-length side access for forklifts and oversized cargo.

    At Container Traders, we find these units are the preferred choice for homeowners, businesses, and farms requiring easy access to items that won’t fit through standard end doors. Common applications include:

    • Palletised Inventory: Fast forklift loading for logistics and retail.
    • Oversized Machinery: Storing long steel beams, timber, or wide equipment.
    • Pop-up Storefronts: Rapidly deployed retail, cafés, or event kiosks.
    • Farming Supplies: Accessible storage for bulk feed, seed, and machinery.
    • Home Storage: Easy-access furniture storage during major renovations.

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Extend the functionality of your container

From shelving and windows to electrical fitouts, we can modify your shipping container to do exactly what you need. If you can think it, we’ve probably built it.

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