Side Curtain Containers
Fast & Flexible Side Loading for Efficient Cargo Handling
MK Containers supplies 40ft Side Curtain Containers, engineered to provide quick and convenient side access for palletised, oversized, and time-sensitive cargo. Featuring heavy-duty retractable curtain sides and a reinforced roof structure, these containers enable fast loading and unloading from either side using forklifts, significantly reducing handling time compared to conventional shipping containers.
Designed for both domestic transportation and specialized logistics operations, Side Curtain containers combine the protection of an enclosed container with the accessibility of a curtain-sided trailer, making them an ideal solution for industries requiring frequent loading and unloading.
Available Sizes
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40ft Side Curtain Container
Designed for efficient cargo handling, the 40ft Side Curtain container provides full-length side access while maintaining a secure, weather-resistant enclosure. It is ideal for transporting palletised goods, industrial products, construction materials, and event equipment.
Standard Specifications
Specification | 40ft Side Curtain |
External Length | 40 ft (12.19 m) |
External Width | 8 ft (2.44 m) |
External Height | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) |
Internal Length | 39 ft 5 in (12.03 m) |
Internal Width | 7 ft 8 in (2.35 m) |
Internal Height | 7 ft 10 in (2.39 m) |
Access Type | Full-Length Retractable Curtain Sides |
Rear Doors | Double Cargo Doors |
Maximum Gross Weight | 30,480 kg |
Tare Weight | Approx. 4,800 kg |
Maximum Payload | Approx. 25,680 kg |
Internal Capacity | Approx. 67.7 m³ |
Floor Type | Marine Plywood |
Material | Corten Steel Frame with Heavy-Duty PVC Curtains |
Specifications may vary depending on the manufacturer and container configuration.
Features
- Available in 40ft size
- Full-length retractable curtain sides for rapid side access
- Standard rear cargo doors for conventional loading
- Heavy-duty reinforced steel frame
- Durable weather-resistant PVC curtain system
- Marine plywood flooring
- Multiple cargo securing and lashing points
- Forklift-friendly side loading
- Secure locking mechanisms
- Available in Brand-New and Quality Used conditions
Applications
Side Curtain containers are ideal for:
- Palletised Cargo
- FMCG & Retail Distribution
- Manufacturing & Industrial Goods
- Construction Materials
- Event & Exhibition Equipment
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Logistics & Freight Operations
- Packaging Materials
- Commercial Deliveries
- Time-Sensitive Cargo
