New 40ft High Cube Full Side Access Container – Maximum Access, Maximum Capacity

The 40ft High Cube full side access container combines the extra headroom of a High Cube unit with a continuous 11.8m side opening — giving you access along almost the entire length of the container, not just through the end doors. This makes it one of the most versatile large containers available, ideal for anyone who needs to load, unload, or reach bulky and palletised goods quickly without unpacking from the front.

Supplied new, one-trip, this container arrives in excellent condition with only minimal signs of handling from its single journey — combining the quality of a new-build unit with a more accessible price point than a fully custom-built container.

What Is a Full Side Access Container?

A full side access container (sometimes called an “open side” or “side door” container) replaces one of the standard closed side walls with a full-length set of hinged or bi-fold doors. Unlike a standard shipping container, which only opens from one or both ends, a full side access container lets you reach the entire load from the side — removing the “first in, last out” problem of deep, narrow storage. Standard end doors remain in place for additional access and extra security.

Key Features

• Full 11.8m continuous side opening with no central post
• 9’6″ High Cube height — an extra foot of vertical space over a standard container
• Corten steel construction, resistant to corrosion and weathering
• Two locking bars per door at the standard end, three locking bars per door on the side opening
• 28mm marine-grade plywood flooring on steel cross members
• 8 ventilation points
• Wind and watertight, CSC plated to 24,000kg gross weight
• New, one-trip condition — minimal handling wear
• Optional steel bunded floor available at extra cost

Common Uses

• Warehousing and overflow storage requiring full-length access
• Retail displays, pop-up shops, and exhibition stands
• Loading and unloading palletised or oversized goods with a forklift
• Workshop, mobile trade, or equipment storage conversions
• Agricultural and construction site storage

High Cube vs Standard Height — Which Do You Need?

A standard container stands 8’6″ tall, while a High Cube container adds an extra foot at 9’6″. That additional height matters most when you’re storing tall equipment, stacking pallets two-high, or converting the container into a workshop or living space where headroom counts. If you don’t need the extra height, a standard-height side access container may suit tighter site clearance requirements instead — see our 40ft Open Side/Full Side Access Container range for standard-height options.

Delivery Across the UK

We deliver 40ft High Cube full side access containers nationwide via flatbed or tilt-bed vehicle. Before ordering, please check:

• Site access can accommodate a 40ft delivery vehicle
• Ground is level and prepared for a container of this size and weight
• Sufficient space is available to fully open the side doors once positioned

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a full side access container and a standard container? A standard shipping container only opens from one or both ends. A full side access container adds a continuous opening along one entire side, giving direct access to the whole load without unpacking from the front — ideal when you need to reach specific items quickly.

How much weight can a 40ft High Cube full side access container hold? This container is CSC plated to a maximum gross weight of 24,000kg, though actual usable payload depends on the tare weight of the individual unit — we’ll confirm this for you before you order.

Is a full side access container as secure as a standard container? Yes. The side opening is fitted with high-security locking bars (three per door) in addition to the standard end doors, which retain their own locking bars for extra security.

Can this container be used for both storage and shipping? Yes. It’s CSC plated for transport use as well as being suitable for secure, wind and watertight static storage.

Do you deliver 40ft containers UK-wide? Yes, nationwide delivery is available — get a quote for your postcode and site access requirements.