Description

40ft Open Top Container for sale, delivered across the USA

40ft Open Top Container: this listing is the 40ft x 8ft Open Top Shipping Container, sold by Convex Containers of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Delivery to the lower 48 states is included in the price, and we confirm the delivery date with you by phone before it leaves. The full description of this 40ft Open Top Container follows, with our notes on delivery, what to check and common questions below it.

40ft x 8ft Open Top Shipping Container

The 40ft x 8ft Open Top Shipping Container is designed for transporting and storing heavy, tall, and oversized cargo that can be difficult to load through standard container doors. Its removable top allows cargo to be loaded from above using a crane or other lifting equipment, making it a practical choice for construction, industrial, agricultural, and commercial applications.

This brand-new open top container is constructed from high-strength Corten steel and features a removable roof system with support bows and a weatherproof tarpaulin. The design provides flexible loading access while helping protect cargo from normal outdoor conditions.

Key Features

• Open Top Design: Removable roof and support bows provide convenient overhead access for loading oversized cargo.
• Crane-Friendly Loading: Large or heavy items can be lifted directly into the container from above.
• Removable Door Header: The rear door header can be swung open or removed to provide additional loading clearance.
• Cargo Lashing Rings: Built-in lashing points help secure goods and reduce movement during transportation.
• 28mm Marine Plywood Flooring: Strong marine-grade plywood provides a durable base for heavy cargo.
• Weatherproof Tarpaulin: Heavy-duty tarpaulin helps protect stored goods from rain, dust, and debris.
• Corten Steel Construction: High-strength steel provides durability and resistance to demanding outdoor conditions.
• Brand New Condition: Supplied new and ready for use.

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Container Type	40ft × 8ft Open Top
Condition	Brand New
External Length	12.19 m
External Width	2.44 m
External Height	2.59 m
Internal Length	12.03 m
Internal Width	2.35 m
Door Width	2.34 m
Door Height	2.28 m
Tare Weight	4,050 kg
Floor	28mm Marine Plywood
Cubic Capacity	2,358 cu ft (approximately 66.8 m³)
Construction	Corten Steel

Easy Loading for Oversized Cargo

The open-top configuration is the main advantage of this container. Instead of trying to maneuver large items through the end doors, cargo can be lifted directly through the top. This makes it particularly useful for heavy machinery, construction materials, industrial equipment, agricultural goods, and irregularly shaped cargo.

The removable rear door header provides additional clearance when required, while the integrated lashing rings help keep cargo properly secured during transport.

Suitable Applications

This 40ft open top container can be used for:

• Heavy machinery and equipment
• Construction and building materials
• Industrial supplies and equipment
• Agricultural goods
• Tall or irregularly shaped cargo
• Project-site storage
• Commercial transportation
• Specialized shipping requirements

Whether you need a container for crane loading, industrial storage, or transporting oversized goods, the combination of an open roof, durable steel construction, secure lashing points, and marine plywood flooring provides a flexible solution.

If you’re looking for a 40ft x 8ft Open Top Shipping Container, contact us for current pricing, availability, delivery options, and additional product information.

Why buy this 40ft Open Top Container from Convex Containers

• Delivery included: the price covers delivery anywhere in the contiguous United States, usually within 5 to 15 working days. See shipping and delivery.
• Payment: bank transfer, Zelle, Cash App, Chime or a card payment link. See payment options.
• Cancellation and faults: cancel for a full refund before dispatch, and report any undisclosed fault within 14 days. See returns and refunds.
• Grade guarantee: the unit delivered matches the grade in the listing. See warranty, and our buyback and trade-in offer.
• Talk to us: call +1 (202) 750-0484, Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm Central, or email info@convexcontainers.com.

Buying a shipping container: what to check

A shipping container is bought on its grade, its doors and its size. One-trip containers have made a single voyage and are close to new; cargo-worthy units are certified fit for sea freight; wind and watertight units have a sound roof, floor and doors, with the cosmetic rust and dents that are normal for that grade. Standard containers are 8ft 6in high and high cubes add a foot, which matters for racking, shelving and conversions. Decide which doors you need (cargo doors, roll-up doors or full side access), then plan the ground: firm, level gravel or concrete pads, and a clear straight run for the tilt-bed truck, roughly 60 feet for a 20ft unit and 100 feet for a 40ft.

Convex Containers is based in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, in the Tulsa area, and sells shipping containers, refrigerated containers, container pools, portable cabins, flat pack buildings and trailers to buyers across the United States. If you are comparing this 40ft Open Top Container with other options, call us and we will tell you plainly whether it suits the job you have in mind.

40ft Open Top Container: questions we get asked

Is delivery included with this 40ft Open Top Container? Yes, to any address in the lower 48 states. Alaska, Hawaii and export orders are quoted separately. We call to agree the date before dispatch.

What does my site need for the 40ft Open Top Container? Firm, level ground, a clear route for the truck with no low branches or cables, and someone over 18 on site to sign for it. Our delivery page lists the exact clearances.

Can I get more photos or details? Yes. Call +1 (202) 750-0484 or send us a message and we will reply the same working day.

Where can I read more? Background is on the intermodal container article on Wikipedia. Browse all 40ft Containers, or see the full Convex Containers range.