Open Top Shipping container

Definition & Core Features

Open top containers feature an innovative roofless design with removable metal crossbars and waterproof tarpaulin replacing traditional metal roofing. Engineered for over-dimensional cargo requiring vertical loading/unloading, these containers enable from top to bottom operations via cranes or hoists, eliminating spatial constraints of standard side-door containers. 

Six Competitive Advantages 

3D Loading Flexibility

   - Combination loading through open top plus dual side doors supports "crane lifting + lateral forklift" operations 

   - Standard 2-5 ton rated lifting rings for heavy machinery (e.g., wind turbine blades up to 45m length) 

Dynamic Protection System

   - Triple layer shielding: Steel crossbar framework + 600D reinforced PVC tarpaulin (IP67 tear resistance) + tensioners 

   - Pre-installed D-ring matrix with anti-slip timber blocks and nylon lashings for millimeter-level cargo stabilization 

Smart Configuration Options

   - Standard sizes: 20 feet (internal 5.89m/28T payload) and 40 feet (internal 12.03m/26.5T payload) 

   - Customizations: Foldable hardtop, side-opening doors, modular shelving systems 

Intermodal Compatibility

   - Certified with ISO 6346 & CSC standards for seamless sea-rail-road multimodal transport 

   - GPS positioning module slot for real-time global tracking 

Industry Applications

▌Heavy Industry 

   - Construction machinery: Excavator booms, tunnel boring components (Record: 32-ton rotary drilling rig) 

   - Energy equipment: Wind turbine nacelles, transformer housings 

▌Advanced Materials & Construction 

   - Specialty glass: Photovoltaic panels (loaded via vacuum suction lifters) 

   - Architectural steel: Prefabricated structures, curved curtain walls 

▌Specialized Logistics 

   - Aerospace: Rocket segments (with temperature-controlled covers) 

   - Art logistics: Monumental sculptures (Case: 6 meters bronze "Eastern Awakening Lion") 

Operational Guidelines

⚠️ Height clearance: Container height + 1/3 cargo height ≤ transport limit (Add 0.5m surge buffer for sea freight) 

⚠️ Weatherproofing: Apply sealing strips to tarpaulin edges before heavy rain 

⚠️ Center of gravity: Maintain vertical projection within central 1/4 container area 

Industry data shows 17% annual growth in OTC usage, particularly in Belt & Road infrastructure projects where OTCs now account for 43% of special container deployments.

Center of gravity, maintain vertical projection within central1/4 container area.

Industry data shows 17% annual growth in OTC usage, particularly in belt and road infrastructure.