When you need full side access, fast loading, and flexibility on the ground, a 20ft side opening container is the ultimate storage solution.
At South West Containers, we supply durable, purpose-built side-opening shipping containers that offer unmatched accessibility and strength, ideal for bulky goods, equipment, machinery, or modified workspace applications.
Available in both General Purpose (GP, 8’6”) and High Cube (HC, 9’6”) heights, these containers provide the same secure, weatherproof performance as standard containers, but with added versatility thanks to their full-length bi-folding side doors.
A side-opening container (sometimes called a side-access container) is a standard shipping container fitted with a set of full-length bi-fold doors on the right-hand side. These open 180°, allowing wide access to the full internal length of the unit. Standard double doors are still located at one end, giving you dual access points for maximum flexibility.
These 20ft side opening containers are:
If you’re looking for a side opening container for sale that can take the pressure of forklifts, pallet jacks, and heavy gear, this is it.
When you need full side access, fast loading, and flexibility on the ground, a 20ft side opening container is the ultimate storage solution.
At South West Containers, we supply durable, purpose-built side-opening shipping containers that offer unmatched accessibility and strength, ideal for bulky goods, equipment, machinery, or modified workspace applications.
Available in both General Purpose (GP, 8’6”) and High Cube (HC, 9’6”) heights, these containers provide the same secure, weatherproof performance as standard containers, but with added versatility thanks to their full-length bi-folding side doors.
Our 20ft side open containers include:
Need exact side-opening door specs or load capacity details? Let our team know and we can provide full schematics on request.
A side-loading container offers much more than a typical storage unit. If you’re frequently loading large or wide items, need fast access to stock, or are modifying your container for workshops, displays, or mobile use.
Side access changes the game, with popular benefits including:
These containers are popular across industries that value access, speed, and strength in their storage or workspace setup.
Our side-opening storage containers are used across many sectors, including:
Need something more specialised? We can modify side opening containers for ventilation, shelving, lighting, roller doors, and more.
If you’re looking to buy a side-opening container, we offer new one-way-use units with fast delivery across NSW. These are premium-grade containers, ideal for businesses looking for permanent infrastructure or container conversions.
Every unit is:
Need short-term access? We also offer side-opening container hire options for projects, events, or temporary storage needs. We’ll help you select the right size and height (GP or HC) and get it to your site fast, with no long-term commitment.
We deliver all shipping container units, including 20ft side opening containers across:
Whether you’re in the city or on a rural job site, we’ll make sure your container gets there safely and on time.
Ready to improve access and efficiency? Whether you’re managing gear, setting up a mobile shop, or just want smarter storage, our side-opening shipping containers give you the flexibility to do it your way.
Call us on (02) 9605 2444 or request a quote online. Let us help you choose the right 20ft side open container, GP or HC, and get it delivered with no stress.
At South West Containers, we offer 20ft side-opening containers in both General Purpose (8’6” high) and High Cube (9’6” high) options. These are the most common size due to their ease of transport and handling.
GP (General Purpose) containers are 8’6” high, while HC (High Cube) containers are 9’6” high, offering extra internal clearance. The added height in HC containers is useful for larger equipment or for retrofitting the container for specialised uses, such as mobile workshops.
Yes, the full-length bi-fold doors make it easy to access and load items with a forklift. That’s what makes side-opening containers perfect for palletised goods, machinery, and fast stock turnaround.
Yes, typically. Because of their additional engineering, side opening containers come at a premium. However, the accessibility and flexibility they provide often outweigh the upfront investment, especially for commercial and modified uses.
Absolutely. Our containers are wind- and watertight, built with reinforced steel, and fitted with lockable doors at both ends and sides for enhanced security and protection from the elements.
We do. South West Containers services the entire state, from Sydney Metro to Wollongong, Newcastle, the Central West, and even remote rural areas by arrangement.
