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20ft Open Top Container

Top-loading box for tall and crane-loaded cargo.

32 m³
Capacity
28,120 kg
Max payload
2,360 kg
Tare weight
30,480 kg
Max gross

Dimensions

MeasurementLengthWidthHeight
External6.06 m19' 11"2.44 m8' 0"2.59 m8' 6"
Internal5.90 m19' 4"2.35 m7' 9"2.35 m7' 9"
Door opening2.34 m7' 8"2.28 m7' 6"

Values follow widely published ISO standards (metric, with imperial shown for reference). Actual dimensions vary slightly by manufacturer and series.

Capacity & Weight

Cubic capacity
32 m³1130 ft³
Tare (empty) weight
2,360 kg5,203 lb
Maximum payload
28,120 kg61,994 lb
Maximum gross weight
30,480 kg67,197 lb

About the 20ft Open Top

A 20ft open top has a removable tarpaulin roof instead of a solid top, letting cargo be loaded by crane from above and allowing over-height items to protrude under permit. End doors still open as normal.

Best for

  • Over-height cargo
  • Crane-loaded goods
  • Machinery
  • Timber & pipes

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20ft Open Top container FAQ

What are the dimensions of a 20ft Open Top container?

A 20ft Open Top Container has external dimensions of 6.06 × 2.44 × 2.59 m (19' 11" × 8' 0" × 8' 6"), with an internal usable space of 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.35 m. The rear door opening measures 2.34 m wide × 2.28 m high.

How much can a 20ft Open Top container hold?

A 20ft Open Top has a cubic capacity of about 32 m³. It has a tare (empty) weight of 2,360 kg, a maximum payload of 28,120 kg and a maximum gross weight of 30,480 kg.

What is a 20ft Open Top container used for?

A 20ft open top has a removable tarpaulin roof instead of a solid top, letting cargo be loaded by crane from above and allowing over-height items to protrude under permit. End doors still open as normal. It is best suited to over-height cargo, crane-loaded goods, machinery, timber & pipes.

How do I track a 20ft Open Top container?

Enter the container number, bill of lading or booking number on Panvaya and we detect the carrier automatically, then show live status, ETA and port-call history on an interactive map, regardless of container type.