Open Sided Shipping Containers For Hire

When it comes to storing or transporting wide loads and oversized equipment, a side opening shipping container is your best choice. At TITAN, we offer high-quality side door containers in various sizes, making it easy to store, load, and access your goods. With both 20ft and 40ft high cube options available, you can easily rent a side door shipping container to suit your needs.
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Key features
  • Lockbox

    Lock box included (most models)

  • Wind and watertight

    Wind and watertight 

  • Fully air vented

    Fully air vented

  • Eco-friendly bamboo flooring

    Eco-friendly bamboo flooring 

  • Also available as high cube model

    Also available as high cube model

  • Multiple lashing points

    Multiple lashing points

  • External dimensions

    • 20ftOpen Sided Container
    • 6.06m
      Length
      20ft
      Length
    • 2.43m
      Width
      8ft
      Width
    • 2.60m
      Height
      8.6ft
      Height
    • 40ftOpen Sided Container
    • 12.19m
      Length
      40ft
      Length
    • 2.43m
      Width
      8ft
      Width
    • 2.90m
      Height
      9.6ft
      Height

    All measurements should be used as a guide. Small variations can and do apply.

  • Internal dimensions

    • 20ftOpen Sided Container
    • 5.90m
      Length
      19.4ft
      Length
    • 2.29m
      Width
      7.5ft
      Width
    • 2.30m
      Height
      7.6ft
      Height
    • 40ftOpen Sided Container
    • 12.03m
      Length
      39.5ft
      Length
    • 2.29m
      Width
      7.5ft
      Width
    • 2.45m
      Height
      8ft
      Height

    All measurements should be used as a guide. Small variations can and do apply.

  • Weight, Area, Capacity & Pallets Weight & capacity

    • 20ftOpen Sided Container
    • 3,180kg 7,010.7lb Tare weight
    • 13.50m² 143.1ft² Floor area
    • 31.07m³ 1,097.2ft³ Capacity
    • 11 Standard Euro pallets
    • 40ftOpen Sided Container
    • 5.20kg 11,464.0lb Tare weight
    • 27.54m² 305ft² Floor area
    • 66.94m³ 2,364.0ft³ Capacity
    • 23 Standard Euro pallets

    All measurements should be used as a guide. Small variations can and do apply.

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    • ISO Certification 14001 TITAN Containers
    • CE Certification TITAN Containers
    • HACCP Certificate
    • Good Distribution Practice Certificate
    • CSTA
  • Colours

    Want your containers to really fit in? Check all available colours here (some always in stock, others to order).

    • 20ftOpen Sided Container
    • Light blue
      Blue
      Dark blue
      Green
    • 40ftOpen Sided Container
    • Light blue
      Blue
      Dark blue
      Green
      Light grey
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Rent Side Door Container

ADVANTAGES OF A SIDE OPENING SHIPPING CONTAINER

If you need a shipping container with side doors, you’ve come to the right place. Our open side shipping containers provide a simple, efficient way to handle bulky or oversized items.

No more struggling to load through narrow end doors—side doors open along the entire length, offering complete access to your cargo.

Whether you’re storing large machinery, long beams, or wide loads that require open access, side door containers make the job quick and easy. The wide bifold doors mean faster loading

Side Open Containers Transform To Accommodation
VERSATILE STORAGE SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS AND PERSONAL USE

A side door container isn’t just useful for large businesses. It’s also popular among private customers for temporary storage, workspace solutions, and even home renovations. The ease of access makes it a popular choice across sectors like retail, construction, and warehousing. If you’re looking for a container hire solution, our side opening shipping container rental services provide flexible options to fit your timeline and budget.

Common Uses Include:

  • Warehouse and retail storage: Easy loading for large, bulky items
  • Events and exhibitions: Quick setup for temporary retail or display spaces
  • Construction sites: Secure storage for tools and machinery
  • Home renovations: An ideal solution for keeping personal items safe and accessible during projects
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QUALITY AND DURABILITY YOU CAN RELY ON

TITAN’s open side shipping containers are constructed to withstand all weather conditions, ensuring your goods stay safe and dry. All containers are:

  • Wind and watertight, with high-quality, corrosion-resistant finishes
  • Available in multiple colours
  • Designed with bifold doors for easy forklift access and seamless pallet stacking
  • Perfect for cold storage and other temperature-controlled applications, thanks to secure insulation options

CONVENIENT STORAGE AND ACCESS FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS

Open sided shipping containers offer unmatched accessibility. With side access, you can open up the entire length of the container, making it easy to reach stored items. This can speed up loading and unloading – and give you quick access to stock, tools or personal items whenever needed. The two large bifold doors at the side can be rapidly opened and closed in just a few seconds.

This feature is perfect for businesses needing extra workspace or easy storage access for stock, tools, or supplies. A 20ft side door container offers the right balance of size and accessibility for most applications, while the 40ft high cube version adds additional capacity for more significant storage needs.

If you’re considering buying, TITAN also has side opening containers for sale to provide a long-term solution. You can find more information on our container for sale page, which offers details on container dimensions and options to buy or rent.

Our side opening shipping containers are probably the most versatile storage containers on the market. They have two wide doors at the side, as well as the traditional two doors at the end that you’d expect to see on standard shipping containers.

Why not fill in our enquiry form for a free, no-obligation quote?

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WHO USES OUR SIDE DOOR CONTAINERS?

An easier question might be: who doesn’t?! Having easy access to your products is a big hit across multiple business sectors, and open side container hire is popular among private customers, too. Some of the many benefits when you rent a side door container include:

  • Easy access to tools – perfect for window cleaners, mechanics, builders, plumbers, carpenters and other tradespeople.
  • Masses of easy-access business storage – our side access containers serve as incredibly accessible mini warehouses for grocers, retailers, fruit pickers, recycling centres and many other types of business.
  • The quickest possible loading time – especially for wide loads. Just forklift straight in!
  • A temporary workspace or showroom – if you’re holding an event, showing off your wares or even running a class of some kind, a side door containers lets you keep everything indoors while letting fresh air in.
  • A home extension for a month or two – many people who rent full side access containers from us are renovating their property and need to put all their possessions somewhere safe for a while. There’s no easier way to load up a container than when it has side doors.
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KEY FEATURES OF OUR SIDE OPENING CONTAINERS

  • Perfect for extra-wide loads
  • Bifold doors for convenient access to all your goods
  • Wind and watertight with corrosion-resistant finishing
  • Available in a wide choice of colours
  • Range of accessories available
  • Genuine shipping containers suitable for global haulage
  • Easy loading and unloading by forklift
  • Container opens to make pallet stacking much simpler
  • Improves inventory management
  • Container doors available on either end

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Side Door Container For Hire

DOORS WHEREVER YOU NEED THEM

TITAN is one of the UK’s largest container specialists, with depots at 20+ destinations all over the country (Ireland, too).

When we say we have a wide choice of side door containers to rent, we mean it. You can choose from having the end door on the left of your container, the right of your container – or even a container with a set of end doors on both ends.

And, when specifically requested, we can even provide one with side doors on both sides if required.

Our standard height side door container is 2.35m – which is more than enough for most customers, but if you need extra headroom, why not choose our high cube model?

HIGH CUBE SIDE DOOR CONTAINERS

TITAN’s high cube side door containers are an incredible 2.69m tall – and that’s the internal measurement. These supersized containers are 20cm taller still when seen from the outside.

That makes them really useful when stacking products (especially if transporting goods), or storing tall goods that you don’t want to lie flat.

Quite simply, there is no simpler way to load product into a shipping container – unless, perhaps, you want to lower it in from above, which is possible if you rent an open top container from us.

Side access containers are occasionally confused with tunnel containers, which we also rent. These have a door at each end and are also known as double door containers.

FLEXIBLE RENTAL AND PURCHASE OPTIONS FOR SIDE OPEN SHIPPING CONTAINERS

At TITAN, we offer both rental and purchase options for side door containers. Renting is a great choice for short-term projects, while purchasing provides a long-term solution. If you’re considering buying a container, explore our available stock and request a free quote today. For businesses needing to rent, TITAN’s shipping container hire service ensures fast delivery and competitive pricing.

For more information on open sided shipping containers or to get a quote, please contact TITAN today. Our team can help you find the best option for both rental and purchase, no matter the size or scope of your storage needs.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TODAY?

We value your business and are here to provide quick and hassle-free support for any inquiries or concerns. Get in touch with us by phone for immediate live assistance – or send us an email. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

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TITAN CONTAINERS ARE CERTIFIED TO, OR CAN SUPPORT COMPLIANCE WITH, THE FOLLOWING ACCREDITATIONS
  • ISO Certification 9001
  • ISO Certification 14001 TITAN Containers
  • CE Certification TITAN Containers
  • HACCP Certificate
  • Good Distribution Practice Certificate
  • CSTA