July 16, 2025
A 20-foot high cube side opening container is designed to provide greater accessibility and flexibility compared to standard shipping containers. Instead of only having cargo doors on one end, this container features full-length doors along the side, allowing the entire container wall to open for easy access.
Combined with the high cube height, which adds approximately one additional foot of vertical space compared to standard containers, this design creates a highly practical storage solution for businesses and job sites that need easy loading and unloading.
For companies operating across Hawaii, this type of container is especially useful for storing equipment, palletized materials, and oversized items that are difficult to load through traditional container doors.
Full Side Access for Easier Loading
The biggest advantage of a side opening container is accessibility. With doors running along the entire side of the container, materials can be loaded and unloaded from the side instead of the end.
This makes it much easier to store items such as:
- Long construction materials like lumber or pipe
- Palletized inventory moved with forklifts
- Large equipment or machinery
- Wide or irregularly shaped items
Side opening containers allow operators to access the entire length of the container without unloading everything from the front, which significantly improves efficiency during daily use.
High Cube Height for Additional Storage Volume
A high cube container is approximately 9'6" tall, which is about one foot taller than a standard shipping container.
This additional vertical space provides several advantages:
- More room for tall equipment or shelving
- Easier movement when working inside the container
- Increased total storage capacity
For storage projects where ground space may be limited, the extra height allows businesses to maximize vertical storage instead of expanding their footprint.
Durable Construction for Long-Term Use
Like most modern shipping containers, side opening containers are built from CORTEN corrosion-resistant steel, which is designed to withstand harsh environments and heavy use.
Key structural features typically include:
- Heavy-duty corrugated steel walls
- Marine-grade plywood flooring designed for frequent loading
- Weatherproof seals to keep the interior dry
- Multiple air vents for airflow
- Secure locking bars and lockbox protection
These containers are designed to remain wind-tight and water-tight, protecting equipment and materials from weather exposure.
Ideal Uses for Side Opening Containers
The design of a 20ft high cube side opening container makes it useful for a wide range of applications.
Common uses include:
Construction sites
Storage for tools, materials, and jobsite equipment.
Warehousing and inventory storage
Forklift access makes it easy to store palletized materials.
Equipment storage
Wide access allows machinery or large tools to be loaded easily.
Container modifications
Side openings make these containers ideal for projects such as retail spaces, workshops, or container offices.
Because the entire side opens, these containers can also function as temporary workspaces or storage areas with easy access throughout the day.
Why Side Opening Containers Work Well in Hawaii
Businesses across Hawaii often rely on shipping containers for secure storage because they are durable, portable, and weather-resistant.
Side opening containers provide additional benefits in environments where:
- Equipment must be accessed frequently
- Job sites have limited maneuvering space
- Materials are loaded using forklifts or pallet jacks
The ability to open the full side of the container helps crews work faster and organize materials more efficiently.
Shipping Containers Available in Hawaii
At HIWASTE MFG, we supply one-trip shipping containers throughout Hawaii, including specialty containers like 20ft high cube side opening containers.
Our team can help businesses select the right container based on storage needs, project requirements, and available space.
Containers can also be shipped to all Hawaiian Islands, including Big Island (Hilo and Kona), Maui, Kauai, Lanai, and Molokai, as well as Guam and American Samoa.
If you're interested in a 20ft high cube side opening container, click the buttons below to get in contact with us or send us a message, and our team will help you find the right container for your project.
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