20ft High Cube Open Side Shipping Container for Sale Adelaide

The 20ft High Cube Open Side Shipping Container combines the extra height of a high cube unit with full-length access along one side. It is approximately one foot, or around 30 cm, taller than a standard 20ft open-side container, providing more usable internal volume for tall stock, stacked pallets, shelving, equipment, machinery parts, building materials, and bulky commercial goods.

Unlike a standard shipping container that can usually be accessed only through end cargo doors, this 20ft high cube open side container has container doors running along one entire long side. This creates a wide opening of approximately 5,702 mm, allowing for more efficient side loading, unloading, stock access, and forklift handling where site conditions allow.

With approximately 35.2 m³ of internal volume, a wooden floor, ventilation grilles, lockable doors, a lockbox, and forklift access holes, this container is ideal for Adelaide construction sites, warehouses, logistics operations, retailers, farms, industrial facilities, events, equipment-rental businesses, and commercial storage applications.

For a high cube container with access across multiple sides, see our 20ft high cube all side access container. If your cargo needs top loading by crane, consider our 20ft new open top container.

Extra High Cube Storage Capacity

The main advantage of a high cube container is its additional height. This 20ft high cube open side unit has an external height of approximately 2,896 mm, compared with around 2,591 mm for a standard-height 20ft container.

The added clearance provides more room for tall equipment, high shelving, stacked cartons, palletised goods, industrial components, retail stock, construction materials, and machinery accessories. It can also make internal access easier for staff who need to move, organise, inspect, or retrieve stored goods regularly.

With an internal height of approximately 2,607 mm and total volume of approximately 35.2 m³, this container offers a significant increase in usable vertical storage space without needing the longer footprint of a 40ft unit.

The extra high cube capacity is particularly useful for:

• Tall shelving and storage racks

• Stacked palletised inventory

• Machinery and industrial components

• Generators, pumps, and equipment

• Construction materials and building supplies

• Retail overflow stock

• Event displays and staging equipment

• Agricultural machinery and supplies

• Tools and trade equipment

• Warehouse stock

• Equipment-rental inventory

• Large cartons and bulky commercial goods

For a lower-cost enclosed storage option without high cube height or long-side access, view our 20ft used shipping container.

Full-Length Open Side Access

The open-side configuration is the key feature of this container. Container doors extend along one complete long side, creating a wide opening of approximately 5,702 mm by 2,494 mm.

This broad access point makes it easier to load and unload items that are difficult to handle through standard end doors. It is especially useful for palletised goods, wide stock, large machinery parts, shelving systems, event equipment, building materials, and commercial inventory that must be accessed regularly.

The open-side design can help reduce the time spent moving goods during loading and retrieval. Rather than unloading items stored near the front to reach materials placed at the back, staff may access stock from the side where appropriate.

Benefits of the full-length side opening include:

• Wide access to the interior

• Easier loading of pallets and bulky goods

• Better forklift access where suitable

• Faster stock retrieval

• Less need to rearrange stored materials

• Improved visibility across stored inventory

• More flexible container placement near loading zones

• Useful access for retail, workshop, and conversion projects

• Better use of racking and shelving systems

• Practical entry point for large equipment

For a container with wide access across more than one side, explore our 20ft all side open shipping container.

Practical Side Loading for Commercial Operations

A high cube open-side container can make day-to-day operations more efficient for businesses that load, unload, or access stored goods frequently. It can be positioned alongside warehouses, buildings, loading bays, work areas, event sites, construction compounds, retail premises, farms, or industrial yards.

The long-side opening can be useful for:

• Forklift loading of pallets

• Side access to racked goods

• Loading building materials

• Storing long equipment and supplies

• Organising retail or warehouse stock

• Accessing event equipment

• Housing machinery and maintenance materials

• Creating a temporary workshop or display space

• Loading wide packaged products

• Handling commercial inventory with regular turnover

The container should be positioned with sufficient clearance along the open side. Before delivery, consider how staff, forklifts, vehicles, pallets, doors, and stored goods will move around the unit.

Wooden Floor for General Storage

This 20ft high cube open side container includes a wooden floor. A timber floor provides a practical surface for many storage and commercial applications, including pallets, cartons, tools, machinery accessories, equipment, shelves, furniture, construction materials, and retail stock.

The floor is suitable for a range of uses, such as:

• Palletised goods

• Boxed inventory

• Tools and trade equipment

• Construction materials

• Retail stock

• Agricultural supplies

• Machinery parts

• Event equipment

• Packaging materials

• Storage racks and shelving

• Furniture and commercial fixtures

• Workshop supplies

Before loading, consider the floor-loading capacity, total cargo weight, point loads, pallet placement, and weight distribution. Heavy equipment should be placed and secured carefully to avoid exceeding the container’s structural limits.

For a container better suited to oversized open-frame cargo, such as wide machinery or long steel components, see our 20ft used flat rack container.

Secure Doors, Lockbox and Ventilation Grilles

The container is fitted with standard cargo-door locking gear, allowing the end doors and open-side doors to be secured when not in use. A lockbox provides additional protection for a compatible block lock or padlock by reducing direct access to the lock.

This can be valuable for businesses storing tools, stock, machinery components, materials, equipment, and other valuable goods at worksites, warehouses, industrial yards, farms, construction projects, retail properties, and event locations.

Standard ventilation grilles are included to help promote airflow through the container. Ventilation may help reduce stale air and manage condensation risk for general storage applications. However, additional measures may be required for sensitive goods, electronics, food, chemicals, moisture-sensitive materials, or products requiring controlled temperature.

For chilled or frozen stock, view our 20ft new refrigerated container.

Forklift Access Holes for Flexible Placement

Two forklift access holes are included to support handling and repositioning where appropriate equipment and safe lifting conditions are available. This can be useful for temporary sites, changing business layouts, construction projects, event operations, storage yards, and companies that need to relocate the container over time.

Only trained operators using suitably rated forklifts or lifting equipment should move the container. Confirm the container weight, internal contents, load balance, lifting method, ground condition, and relevant workplace safety requirements before handling.

The 20ft format provides significant internal capacity while still being more manageable to deliver and position than a larger 40ft open-side container.

20ft High Cube Open Side Container Features

• 20ft high cube open side shipping container

• Approximately one foot higher than a standard-height 20ft open-side unit

• Full-length cargo doors along one long side

• Wide long-side opening of approximately 5,702 mm × 2,494 mm

• Standard end-door opening of approximately 2,226 mm × 2,494 mm

• Approximately 35.2 m³ internal storage volume

• Wooden floor

• Suitable for side loading and unloading

• Ideal for palletised stock, bulky materials, wide equipment, and commercial inventory

• Standard ventilation grilles

• Standard cargo-door locking gear

• Lockbox for a block lock or compatible padlock

• Two forklift access holes

• Suitable for construction, warehousing, retail, logistics, industrial, agricultural, event, and commercial applications

• Available for purchase or rental, subject to availability

Approximate Specifications

Dimensions, long-side door configuration, opening clearances, flooring type, lockbox design, available features, container condition, and stock availability may vary by manufacturer, production series, and supplied unit. Confirm final specifications before ordering or arranging delivery.

Benefits of a 20ft High Cube Open Side Container

A 20ft high cube open-side container provides more than standard enclosed storage. The added height supports greater internal capacity, while the long-side doors make loading and retrieval more practical for businesses handling bulky, palletised, or frequently accessed stock.

Key benefits include:

• Extra high cube height without moving to a 40ft container

• Approximately 35.2 m³ of internal storage volume

• Full-length side access for improved loading flexibility

• Easier pallet and forklift loading where suitable

• Better access to goods stored along the container length

• Reduced handling time for frequently accessed stock

• Suitable for tall shelving and stacked inventory

• Lockable doors and lockbox protection

• Ventilation grilles to support general storage conditions

• Forklift access holes for applicable relocation

• Suitable for temporary and long-term commercial storage

• Useful for worksites, warehouses, retail operations, farms, and events

• Strong alternative to a standard end-door container

This design is especially useful where you need to load or access wide goods from the side while also making the most of vertical space.

Common Uses for a 20ft High Cube Open Side Container

The 20ft high cube open side container can be used for a wide variety of Adelaide storage and project applications.

Common uses include:

• Palletised warehouse storage

• Construction-material storage

• Building supplies and timber storage

• Retail stock and seasonal inventory

• Industrial equipment and machinery parts

• Tool and trade-equipment storage

• Event staging and display equipment

• Agricultural supplies and farm equipment

• Landscaping materials and machinery

• Equipment-rental business inventory

• Logistics and distribution stock

• Furniture and bulky goods storage

• Pop-up retail, showroom, or display conversions

• Temporary workshop storage

• Secure storage beside loading areas and warehouses

For a converted staff or project space with insulation, power, lighting, and air conditioning, consider our 20ft accommodative CSC container.

Open Side vs Standard 20ft Container

Delivery and Site Preparation

Before delivery, prepare a firm, level, and accessible location for the 20ft high cube open-side container. Because the unit is taller than a standard container and requires full access along one long side, site planning is important.

Your site should have:

• Clear delivery-truck access from the road

• Enough turning and unloading space

• Sufficient overhead clearance for the 2,896 mm high cube container

• No low branches, powerlines, rooflines, signs, gates, or overhead structures

• A firm, stable, level base or suitable supports

• Enough long-side clearance for all side doors to open

• Space for forklifts, pallets, equipment, and staff to operate safely

• Clear access to the end cargo doors

• Suitable drainage around the placement area

• A practical door orientation based on worksite traffic and loading needs

• Safe storage space for goods while loading or unloading

A level base helps ensure the side doors and cargo doors operate smoothly. When positioning the unit, make sure buildings, fences, stored materials, or site traffic do not block the full-length side opening.

Request a Quote for a 20ft High Cube Open Side Container in Adelaide

The 20ft High Cube Open Side Shipping Container provides extra height, broad side access, secure storage, and flexible loading capability for businesses that need more than a standard end-door container. With approximately 35.2 m³ of internal volume, a full-length side opening, wooden floor, ventilation grilles, lockbox protection, and forklift access holes, it is a practical solution for construction, warehousing, retail, logistics, industrial, agricultural, event, and commercial storage applications.

Contact our container specialists today to request a competitive quote, confirm available stock and side-door configuration, discuss purchase or rental options, and arrange delivery of your 20ft high cube open side shipping container in Adelaide.

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