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What Is a Side Opening Shipping Container?

A side opening shipping container is a durable and secure storage solution. Its unique design features bi-fold doors that open fully to provide a wide accessible space, making it ideal for storing, loading and unloading awkward equipment.

Containers with side doors offer a much wider opening than traditional shipping containers, which can be more restrictive when storing or unloading long, bulky or awkwardly shaped materials.

Construction sites that struggle to access stored materials or manoeuvre large equipment can benefit from complete side access, as well as the ability to accommodate awkward equipment more efficiently.

Why Choose a Side Opening Container?

Faster Loading and Unloading

Side door shipping containers offer seamless accessibility for forklifts to efficiently load and unload items. They also enable easier handling of oversized stock such as timber, steel beams, scaffold tubes and more.

Better Access to Stored Items

Traditional shipping containers can make storing and retrieving items more challenging. With full side access, side opening containers allow users to access equipment and materials directly, eliminating the need to unload items at the front to reach stock at the rear.

Perfect for Container Conversions

With their full-length side opening, side loading containers provide a flexible space that's ideal for bespoke conversions. They're particularly well suited to retail, hospitality and exhibition projects, where the large opening creates an inviting, customer-facing environment.

Why ModCon for a Side Opening Container?

Our experienced team has supplied new side opening containers and bespoke conversions to businesses across a range of sectors, including construction and retail. We specialise in fabrication and the installation of ancillary items, delivering open sided shipping containers that are tailored to your exact requirements. Alongside UK-wide delivery and installation, our turnkey conversion service manages every stage of your project so clients benefit from consistent quality.

Available Side Opening Container Sizes

10ft Side Opening Containers

10ft shipping containers are excellent for compact sites that require a secure and accessible storage solution for tools and construction equipment.

20ft Side Opening Containers

A versatile and accessible solution for storing large machinery; 20ft shipping containers can accommodate various bulky items.

High Cube Side Opening Containers

High cube containers provide extra internal height to enhance storage space for bulky equipment and oversized commercial storage requirements.

Why Side Opening Containers are Ideal for Conversions

The design of side opening shipping containers makes them an excellent choice for conversions. This is because they feature a removable wall that makes it advantageous for bespoke projects and a wide range of possibilities.

At ModCon, we don’t offer standard, one-size-fits-all conversions. We produce tailored side door shipping containers fabricated around your exact operational requirements.

Use Cases for Side Opening Containers

Loading and Logistics: Side opening containers are perfect for transporting oversized or unusually shaped items, like long lengths of steel or very heavy machinery. Full-length access makes loading and unloading by forklift incredibly fast and efficient.

Pop-Up Retail and Events: With the entire side opening up, these units make fantastic, eye-catching pop-up shops or retail units. The design provides a large, welcoming entrance that’s perfect for shops and events, with robust security the moment the doors are locked.

Bespoke Conversions: The ability to open an entire wall makes these containers perfect for bespoke shipping container conversions. We can transform them into anything from portable bars and offices to versatile and welcoming classrooms and exhibits.

Get a Quote With ModCon

Looking for side opening shipping containers for sale? We have a superb range just waiting to be converted into your ideal space. Get your project started with a free quote, just call us on 0333 404 8822, email info@modconcabins.co.uk or drop us a message with your details.

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Common Uses for Side Opening Containers

Storage and logistics

Store long materials, machinery and palletised goods with convenient side loading containers. The open design speeds up loading, unloading and stock retrieval, improving efficiency across busy environments.

Retail units and pop up shops

The full side opening creates an inviting customer-facing display area with ample space for branding, helping businesses maximise visibility at events, markets and temporary retail locations.

Container hospitality spaces

Side opening containers provide welcoming hospitality spaces thanks to their accessible design. Their full side opening creates a practical service counter that encourages customer interaction, making them ideal for food vendors, festival concessions, outdoor bars and street food operators.

Container offices and classrooms

The accessible layout of side opening containers makes them a versatile solution for offices and small classrooms. Their design enables open, bright and airy spaces that create a comfortable environment.

Side Opening Shipping Container Features

Full-Length Side Access

The full-length side opening provides unrestricted access across the container, setting it apart from traditional containers that only offer access through the end doors.

The open design simplifies storage needs such as awkwardly shaped equipment without the restrictions of a conventional container.

Secure Locking Systems

Robust locking systems help protect valuable tools, machinery and materials from theft. This helps ensure secure storage for construction sites and commercial premises.

This provides peace of mind that expensive equipment is safely stored away.

Durable Steel Construction

Manufactured from high-quality steel, side opening containers are built to withstand demanding environments and provide long-lasting, reliable storage solutions.

Their robust construction helps deter theft while ensuring your container remains a dependable solution for a wide range of applications.

Weather-Resistant Design

Designed to keep equipment and materials protected from the elements, these containers provide dependable storage in challenging weather conditions throughout the year.

Ideal for handling the unpredictable weather in the UK.

Ancillary Products Available For Your Side Opening Container

Complete your side opening container with ModCon's range of ancillary products, designed to enhance functionality and create a fully equipped solution.