External Dimensions

Dimensional Tolerances
Metric Imperial
12.19m
Length
2.44m
Width
2.9m
Height
Quality Assurance
  • Passed extensive visual inspection
  • Doors and locks functional
  • No penetrating rust damage
  • Weatherproof seal tested
  • Stackable and seaworthy
  • Fully swept interior

Details

About new 40ft High-Cube Side-Open Containers
A new 40ft High-Cube Side-Open Container is designed for maximum accessibility and cargo flexibility. Its open side and increased height make it ideal for oversized goods, palletized cargo, and on-site storage where easy loading and unloading is required.

Constructed from premium Corten steel, this container ensures long-lasting durability, weather resistance, and security. Fully ISO and CSC certified, it meets international standards for safe shipping and storage.

What does “new container” mean?
A “new” shipping container is a so-called one-trip container – it has only been used once for transport from the factory to its first destination. This ensures minimal wear and tear, perfect condition, and the highest standards of durability and longevity compared to used containers.

Purchase a New 40ft High-Cube Side-Open Container from CHS Patagon
At CHS Patagon, we provide brand-new containers tailored to your project requirements:

  • Top quality – ISO-certified and CSC-plated for safe transport
  • Enhanced functionality – high cube height with open side access
  • Quick delivery – available throughout Latin America, and worldwide
  • Customizable options – add tie-downs, ventilation, doors, or special paint finishes

 

With decades of experience, CHS Patagon guarantees reliability, quality, and customer-focused service. Purchasing a new 40ft High-Cube Side-Open Container ensures a durable, safe, and versatile solution for storage, shipping, and logistics.

Inner dimensions

Internal length (cm) Internal width (cm) Internal height (cm)
473.70 92.60 97.28

External Dimensions

External length (cm) External width (cm) External height (cm)
480.00 95.98 114.02

Door opening

Width (cm) Height (cm)
92.13 94.02

Area and Volume

Interior floor space (m²) Volume (m³)
305.37 2698.04

Weight

Max Gross weight (kg) Net weight (kg)
67200 8818

When buying a container online, you can choose between pick-up from one of our depots, or tilt-bed delivery to your location.

Pick-Up

Most products are in-stock and available for pick-up within 3-5 days. With this option, you are responsible for ensuring you have a suitable vehicle and the proper equipment to safely offload your container on your property. A member of our team will reach out to coordinate your pick-up. Contact us if you require pick-up sooner.

 

Tilt-Bed Delivery

If you select tilt-bed delivery, your shipping container will be delivered on a tilt-bed trailer. This is a specialized piece of equipment that is towed by either a hot shot truck or standard truck cab. Then, the front of the bed is raised so the container slides safely to the ground as the driver slowly drives forward.

To facilitate delivery on a tilt-bed trailer, you will need:

  • Length Clearance: 100ft (30.5m)
  • Height Clearance: 15ft (4.5m)*
  • Width Clearance: 12ft (3.65m)

 

Note: Any low-hanging wires at the drop-site must be at least 18ft off the ground for the trailer to tilt safely.

 

To learn more about these delivery methods, consult our shipping container delivery guide.

 

Key Features

  • One intermodal trip to the U.S.
  • Typically less than 2 years old
  • Strong resale value
  • Can be used for decades

 

What they look like

One-trip containers are the newest available for sale. Most are manufactured in beige (RAL 1015), though colors like dark blue, red, and grey are also common. They usually do not carry shipping-line logos—though it is a possibility. And while they are in excellent condition, minor scuffs or small dents from their single ocean journey are normal.

 

Features and build

One-trip containers come in two subcategories: storage-spec (also known as “trading-spec”) and shipping-spec (also called “leasing-spec”).

Storage-spec containers are made for domestic use and are easy to access and secure from the ground—they include features like a lockbox, easy-open door handles, and forklift pockets.

Shipping-spec containers are built for intermodal shipping and may not include all of the same features. However, the steel is slightly thicker in shipping-spec units (1.6 mm versus 1.2 mm for storage-spec), making them better suited for repeated transport.

 

Why they’re called “one-trips”

Because almost all containers are manufactured in China, they must make at least one loaded voyage before being sold in the U.S. This avoids the cost and footprint of shipping an empty unit.

 

Uses

New containers are suitable for any storage, shipping, or building application. They are the only grade we recommend for multi-story construction and are commonly used in the creation of modular self-storage facilities.

 

Read more: Guide to Shipping Container Grades

FAQ

1. What is a 40ft high-cube side-open container used for?
A 40ft open-side container provides full-length side access, ideal for high-volume storage, retail display, workshops, or transporting oversized goods that need side loading.

2. What are the dimensions of a 40ft high-cube side-open container?
External dimensions are approximately 40’0″ long × 8’0″ wide × 8’6″ high, with internal dimensions around 39’5″ long × 7’8″ wide × 7’10” high. The side door opens almost the full length for convenient access.

3. Can a 40ft high-cube side-open container be shipped internationally?
Yes, these containers are fully CSC-certified for international transport by sea, rail, or truck. Properly securing cargo and locking doors is essential during shipping.

4. Are 40ft high-cube side-open containers available used?
Yes, used 40ft side-open containers are available at reduced cost. Inspect the side doors, hinges, and structural frame before use to ensure safety and reliability.

5. How do I load cargo into a 40ft high cube side-open container?
Cargo can be loaded or unloaded from the side using forklifts or pallet jacks. This full-length access makes it easier to handle large or heavy items without rearranging the entire container.

Details

Details

About new 40ft High-Cube Side-Open Containers
A new 40ft High-Cube Side-Open Container is designed for maximum accessibility and cargo flexibility. Its open side and increased height make it ideal for oversized goods, palletized cargo, and on-site storage where easy loading and unloading is required.

Constructed from premium Corten steel, this container ensures long-lasting durability, weather resistance, and security. Fully ISO and CSC certified, it meets international standards for safe shipping and storage.

What does “new container” mean?
A “new” shipping container is a so-called one-trip container – it has only been used once for transport from the factory to its first destination. This ensures minimal wear and tear, perfect condition, and the highest standards of durability and longevity compared to used containers.

Purchase a New 40ft High-Cube Side-Open Container from CHS Patagon
At CHS Patagon, we provide brand-new containers tailored to your project requirements:

  • Top quality – ISO-certified and CSC-plated for safe transport
  • Enhanced functionality – high cube height with open side access
  • Quick delivery – available throughout Latin America, and worldwide
  • Customizable options – add tie-downs, ventilation, doors, or special paint finishes

 

With decades of experience, CHS Patagon guarantees reliability, quality, and customer-focused service. Purchasing a new 40ft High-Cube Side-Open Container ensures a durable, safe, and versatile solution for storage, shipping, and logistics.

Technical Data

Inner dimensions

Internal length (cm) Internal width (cm) Internal height (cm)
473.70 92.60 97.28

External Dimensions

External length (cm) External width (cm) External height (cm)
480.00 95.98 114.02

Door opening

Width (cm) Height (cm)
92.13 94.02

Area and Volume

Interior floor space (m²) Volume (m³)
305.37 2698.04

Weight

Max Gross weight (kg) Net weight (kg)
67200 8818
Delivery

When buying a container online, you can choose between pick-up from one of our depots, or tilt-bed delivery to your location.

Pick-Up

Most products are in-stock and available for pick-up within 3-5 days. With this option, you are responsible for ensuring you have a suitable vehicle and the proper equipment to safely offload your container on your property. A member of our team will reach out to coordinate your pick-up. Contact us if you require pick-up sooner.

 

Tilt-Bed Delivery

If you select tilt-bed delivery, your shipping container will be delivered on a tilt-bed trailer. This is a specialized piece of equipment that is towed by either a hot shot truck or standard truck cab. Then, the front of the bed is raised so the container slides safely to the ground as the driver slowly drives forward.

To facilitate delivery on a tilt-bed trailer, you will need:

  • Length Clearance: 100ft (30.5m)
  • Height Clearance: 15ft (4.5m)*
  • Width Clearance: 12ft (3.65m)

 

Note: Any low-hanging wires at the drop-site must be at least 18ft off the ground for the trailer to tilt safely.

 

To learn more about these delivery methods, consult our shipping container delivery guide.

 

Condition

Key Features

  • One intermodal trip to the U.S.
  • Typically less than 2 years old
  • Strong resale value
  • Can be used for decades

 

What they look like

One-trip containers are the newest available for sale. Most are manufactured in beige (RAL 1015), though colors like dark blue, red, and grey are also common. They usually do not carry shipping-line logos—though it is a possibility. And while they are in excellent condition, minor scuffs or small dents from their single ocean journey are normal.

 

Features and build

One-trip containers come in two subcategories: storage-spec (also known as “trading-spec”) and shipping-spec (also called “leasing-spec”).

Storage-spec containers are made for domestic use and are easy to access and secure from the ground—they include features like a lockbox, easy-open door handles, and forklift pockets.

Shipping-spec containers are built for intermodal shipping and may not include all of the same features. However, the steel is slightly thicker in shipping-spec units (1.6 mm versus 1.2 mm for storage-spec), making them better suited for repeated transport.

 

Why they’re called “one-trips”

Because almost all containers are manufactured in China, they must make at least one loaded voyage before being sold in the U.S. This avoids the cost and footprint of shipping an empty unit.

 

Uses

New containers are suitable for any storage, shipping, or building application. They are the only grade we recommend for multi-story construction and are commonly used in the creation of modular self-storage facilities.

 

Read more: Guide to Shipping Container Grades

FAQ

FAQ

1. What is a 40ft high-cube side-open container used for?
A 40ft open-side container provides full-length side access, ideal for high-volume storage, retail display, workshops, or transporting oversized goods that need side loading.

2. What are the dimensions of a 40ft high-cube side-open container?
External dimensions are approximately 40’0″ long × 8’0″ wide × 8’6″ high, with internal dimensions around 39’5″ long × 7’8″ wide × 7’10” high. The side door opens almost the full length for convenient access.

3. Can a 40ft high-cube side-open container be shipped internationally?
Yes, these containers are fully CSC-certified for international transport by sea, rail, or truck. Properly securing cargo and locking doors is essential during shipping.

4. Are 40ft high-cube side-open containers available used?
Yes, used 40ft side-open containers are available at reduced cost. Inspect the side doors, hinges, and structural frame before use to ensure safety and reliability.

5. How do I load cargo into a 40ft high cube side-open container?
Cargo can be loaded or unloaded from the side using forklifts or pallet jacks. This full-length access makes it easier to handle large or heavy items without rearranging the entire container.