Open Top Shipping Containers

If you’re looking for an open top shipping container in Mackay, look no further than Shipping Containers Mackay. We build and supply the highest quality open top containers on the market and can deliver them throughout the Mackay metropolitan area, anywhere in Queensland or Australia-wide.

Open top units are a smart solution to the problem of loading bulky objects that cannot fit through conventional container doors or must be loaded via crane due to weight, size or access issues. Whether you’re looking for a 20ft or 40ft container, we have you covered.

Our team is passionate about providing our customers with the best possible service, so if you have any questions about our products or services, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Principal Features of our Open Top Containers

Convenient top and front loading capabilities for large cargo
Tough TIR approved PVC tarpaulins, or tilts with removable rear header
Attachable sealing or bow devices
Choice of durable hardwood or plywood floors
Heavy duty lashing rings in floor or bottom side rail to secure cargo
Heavy corrugated steel construction for ultimate protection

Specifications	20′ Open Top Container	40′ Open Top Container
Inside Cubic Capacity	32.0 m3	64 m3
Max Gross Weight	21,832 kg	28,280 kg
Tare Weight	2,177 kg	4,300 kg

Dimensions	Length	Width	Height
20′ Open Top External	6.06 m (20′)	2.44 m (8′)	2.90 m (9’6”)
20′ Open Top Internal	5.80 m	2.29 m	2.66 m

Dimensions	Length	Width	Height
40′ Open Top External	12.19 m (40′)	2.90 m (9’6”)	2.90 m (9’6”)
40′ Open Top Internal	12.00 m	2.66 m	2.66 m
Open Top Door Size	2.34 m	2.58 m	2.66 m

Your Choice of Hard or Soft-Top Containers

When you need to ship oversized or tall items, open-top shipping containers from Shipping Containers Mackay are the perfect solution. Our containers are specially designed with removable roof bows and wind and water-resistant tarpaulins, ensuring your cargo is protected from the elements. The tarpaulins are securely anchored to heavy-duty eyelets and lashed to the floor or bottom side rails, creating water and a windproof seal that can withstand even the worst weather conditions. Whether you’re shipping vehicles, machinery, or any other type of oversized cargo, our open-top containers will keep your goods safe and dry. Contact us today to learn more about our open-top shipping container options.

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The Flat Rack Solution to Over-height Cargoes

Open top shipping containers provide an easy way to load and unload cargo, but they have their limitations. The metal roof or tarpaulin that is placed over the opening once the cargo is loaded restricts the height of the container. This can be a problem if you need to transport tall items.

Removing the roof bows is not an option, as they are essential for the rigidity and stability of the container. If you need to transport tall items, you may be better off using a flat rack container. These containers have no roof, so there is no height restriction. However, they are not as stable as open-top containers, so you will need to take care when loading and unloading them.

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