Equipment guide
40ot
40ft Open Top Container
Top-loading length for long machinery and structures
The 40ft open top combines the footprint of a standard 40ft with a removable tarpaulin roof, taking long, heavy or awkward pieces that must be craned in from above — steel structures, production lines, timber, pipes. Like all open tops, over-height loads are possible at the cost of the stack slot above.
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External dimensions
| Length | 12,192 mm | 40' |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 2,438 mm | 8' |
| Height | 2,591 mm | 8'6" |
Internal dimensions
| Length | 12,029 mm | 39'6" |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 2,342 mm | 7'8" |
| Height | 2,326 mm | 7'8" |
| Door opening (W × H) | 2,338 × 2,244 mm | 7'8" × 7'4" |
| Roof opening (L × W) | 11,544 × 2,204 mm | 37'10" × 7'3" |
Weights & capacity
| Tare weight | 3,700 kg | 8,157 lb |
|---|---|---|
| Max payload | 26,780 kg | 59,040 lb |
| Max gross weight | 30,480 kg | 67,197 lb |
| Cubic capacity | 65.6 m³ | 2,317 ft³ |
Pallet capacity (single tier)
25
Euro pallets (1200 × 800 mm)
21
Standard pallets (1200 × 1000 mm)
Typical cargo & use cases
- Long steel, pipes and timber loaded by crane
- Production-line modules and industrial equipment
- Project cargo staying within width limits
Loading tips
- Distribute point loads with dunnage beams — the floor rating assumes spread weight.
- Reinstall roof bows before transit when cargo height allows; they stiffen the box.
- Photograph lashings and tarp sealing before gate-in for insurance evidence.
Frequently asked questions
- How much over-height can a 40ft open top carry?
- There's no fixed ISO limit — it depends on the vessel's stack plan and route; commonly up to ~40–60 cm is accepted as over-height OOG cargo with surcharges.
- Is an open top more expensive than a dry container?
- Yes — the equipment is scarcer, and over-height loads also pay an out-of-gauge surcharge. In-gauge open-top cargo typically costs 1.5–2.5× the dry rate.