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🚛 Free Delivery on Orders Over R50,000

📦 20ft & 40ft Containers Available

🔧 Custom Container Conversions

🌿 Spraying Equipment In Stock

⚡ Fast Nationwide Delivery

✅ Quality Guaranteed

Side Opening Containers for Sale

Side opening containers from Agronest Equipment solve one of the biggest practical challenges of working with standard shipping containers: access. Instead of being limited to loading and unloading through the doors at one end, a side opening container gives you full-length access along one entire side. The folding doors open outward, creating a wide aperture that lets you drive a forklift straight in, slide long items sideways, or display products to customers without any obstructions. This makes them incredibly popular for retail pop-ups, market stalls, festivals, and any situation where quick, convenient access matters. They are also widely used in construction and manufacturing, where materials like timber, steel beams, and piping need to be loaded and retrieved from the side. The rest of the container is built to the same specification as a standard unit, so you still get full weatherproofing, security, and structural strength.

Available Conditions

New, Used – Good, Used – As-Is

Key Features

Full-length bi-fold side opening doors
Standard end doors also included
Heavy-duty corten steel body
Wind and watertight when closed
Marine-grade plywood flooring
Lock bar fittings on all door sets
Full-length bi-fold side opening doors
Standard end doors also included
Heavy-duty corten steel body
Wind and watertight when closed
Marine-grade plywood flooring
Lock bar fittings on all door sets

Specifications

Available Lengths
External Width
External Height
Side Opening Width
Internal Capacity (20ft)
Door Opening (end)
20ft and 40ft
8ft (2.44m)
8ft 6in (2.59m)
Full container length
1,170 cu ft
7ft 8in x 7ft 5in

Common Uses

Retail and market stall displays
Festival and event vendor units
Loading long or oversized items
Drive-through forklift access
Mobile exhibition and showroom spaces
Workshop and fabrication storage
Retail and market stall displays
Festival and event vendor units
Loading long or oversized items
Drive-through forklift access
Mobile exhibition and showroom spaces
Workshop and fabrication storage

Why Choose This Container

A side opening container from Agronest Equipment saves you time and effort every single day you use it. The wide open access eliminates the need to shuffle items around to reach things stored at the back, which is a frustration everyone who has used a standard container will recognise. If accessibility is a priority for you, this container type pays for itself in convenience alone.

Get Your Free Quote Today

If you are searching for 20ft containers for sale, our team can help you choose the right container for your storage or transport needs. Contact us today to request a quote and learn more about available container options.

Frequently Asked Questions

The doors are bi-fold panels that fold open along the full length of one side. They swing outward on heavy-duty hinges and can be secured in the open position. When closed, rubber seals keep the container fully weatherproof.

Yes. Side opening containers from Agronest Equipment include standard double cargo doors at one end as well as the full-length side doors, giving you access from two directions.

They are ideal for retail. The full-length opening creates a wide, inviting shopfront that displays your products to passing customers. Many pop-up shops, market stalls, and food vendors use side opening containers for exactly this reason.

Absolutely. When closed and locked, a side opening container offers the same level of security as a standard unit. Lock bars and padlock fittings are fitted to both the side and end doors.

Delivery & Shipping

We offer nationwide delivery for all containers. Delivery costs are calculated based on your location and container size. Free delivery is available on orders over $5,000. Contact us for a delivery quote.

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