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20ft & 40ft Side Opening Shipping Containers

Side Opening Shipping Containers for sale give you access from the side of the container. That access makes loading, unloading and reaching stock easy, removing the need to dig through everything like in a Standard Shipping Container. The Full Side Opening Containers are perfect for forklifting large or oversized gear like machinery and long equipment that won’t fit through standard container doors.

Our range is available in 20ft, 40ft and High Cube sizes. Choose from 2-door, 3-door, 4-door and full side opening configurations to match the access you need. Side Opening Shipping Containers are a popular base for workshop modifications including shelving, racking, partitions and tool boards.

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Why buy a Side Opening Shipping Container

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Multiple door configurations

Choose from 2-door, 3-door, 4-door or full Side Opening options, so you can set the container up around how you load, store, and work.

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Faster loading & unloading

Side access along the length means faster loading and unloading, especially for pallets and bulky gear. You can grab what you need without digging through the whole container.

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Made for modifications

Side Opening Containers are perfect for custom fit-outs Add shelves, benches, partition walls, vents, lights or power to turn it into a workshop or office.

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Secure & Reliable

Our range is wind and water tight, secure, and built to help protect your goods from weather and vermin.

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Pair your Side Opening Shipping Containers with a high-quality shelter and turn them into a durable, weather-ready work and storage space.

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Side Opening Shipping Container buyers guide

How much are Side Opening Shipping Containers?

As of June 2026, the price of a new 20ft side-opening shipping container in Australia typically ranges from $9,250 - $10,200 + GST. & Delivery.

Looking for used stock?
Second-hand side opening units are rarely available in Australia and often priced close to new units due to the limited supply.

Pricing list (Updated June 2026)

Side Opening Shipping Containers can vary depending on your specific needs. See our indicative pricing below for various options or view our shipping container prices page to view all pricing.

Side Opening Shipping Containers Buy New Buy Used
20ft Side Opening Container $9,250 - $10,200 Request a Price
20ft Side Opening Dangerous Goods Container $19,000 - $22,000 Request a Price
20ft Side Opening High Cube Container $8,650 - $9,100 Request a Price
40ft Side Opening High Cube Container $18,000 - $21,000 Request a Price
40ft 3-Door High Cube Container $11,500 - $13,500 Request a Price
40ft 4-Door Side Opening High Cube Container $13,400 - $14,400 Request a Price
40ft 2-Door High Cube Container $10,500 - $12,000 Request a Price

*Prices exclude GST and delivery. Last updated: 16 June 2026

What are Side Opening Shipping Containers used for?

Side opening shipping containers are built for easy access along the length, so they suit jobs where you’re constantly loading, unloading, or grabbing gear on the go.

  • Construction site storage & workshops
  • Events and festivals
  • Furniture and bulky goods storage
  • Government and council storage
  • Logistics, freight and warehouse overflow
  • Agriculture and farming gear storage
  • Residential storage during moves or renovations
  • Retail stock storage

Choose how many doors for how you store

Choose from 40ft standard end doors, double doors, 2 side doors, 3 side doors, 4 side doors, or full side opening to match how you load and access your gear. It’s the same 40ft high cube footprint, just smarter entry options for faster day-to-day use.

Frequently asked questions

Have another question about Side Opening Shipping Containers? Contact us.

  • As of June 2026, the price of a new 20ft Side Opening Shipping Container in Australia typically ranges from $9,250 - $10,200 + GST & Delivery.

    Looking for used stock?
    Second-hand Side Opening Containers are rarely available in Australia and often priced close to new units due to the limited supply.

  • 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.

  • The 20ft Side Opening Containers have a tare (unloaded) weight of 3,670kg and can support a massive maximum payload of 30,330kg, giving you plenty of capacity for your heaviest gear.

  • 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.

  • Our 20ft Side Opening Containers measure 6,058mm long, 2,438mm wide, and 2,591mm high on the exterior. If you need more room, Container Traders also offers 40ft Side Opening Containers or add an extra foot of vertical space with our High Cube range. For more information on the side opening dimensions, view our dimensions page.

  • 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

  • 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 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.

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