Over Height Cargo Open Top Container Shipping With Top Loading And DDP Service
Key Attributes
Shipment Origin:
China
Destination City:
Global
Shipping Mode:
Air Freight, Sea Freight
Transit Time:
5 - 40 Days
Carrier:
MSC,MSK,OOCL,IALCOSCO
Ability:
Guaranteed capacity & competitive rates
Specifications
| Internal Height: | ~2.34m (plus Top Opening) | Max Payload: | 27tons |
| Max Width: | ~2.35m | Max Length: | ~12.0m |
| Loading Method: | Crane From Above | Typical Max Cargo Height: | Up To 2.5m-2.7m With Tarp |
| High Light: | Over Height Open Top Container Shipping,Cargo Open Top Container Shipping,DDP open top cargo container |
Product Description
Open Top Container Shipping – Over-Height & Top-Loading Cargo
Door-to-door DDP from China to USA & Europe
Open Top Container Shipping Service
Specializing in over-height and top-loading cargo with comprehensive door-to-door DDP service from China to USA and Europe.
Common Applications: Glass Panels • Marble Blocks • Industrial Generators • Tall Machinery • Steel Coils • Scrap Metal • Recycled Materials • Stone Slabs
Why Choose Our Open Top Container Service?
With 8 years of experience handling over-height and top-loading cargo for American and European buyers, we provide end-to-end open top shipping with full DDP incoterms - from any factory in China to your warehouse, workshop, or project site in the USA or EU.
- No height restrictions of standard containers
- No crane coordination headaches
- No customs clearance delays
Open Top Container Types & Specifications
| Container Type | Internal Height | Max Payload | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20' Open Top (20'OT) | ~2.34m (plus top opening) | up to 28-30 tons | Heavy stone blocks, steel coils, tall machinery |
| 40' Open Top (40'OT) | ~2.34m (plus top opening) | up to 28-30 tons | Long glass panels, marble slabs, generators |
Key Open Top Features
- Removable tarpaulin & bow arches - waterproof covering with easy access
- Loading from above by crane - no side or top obstructions
- Ideal for cargo height > 2.6m - exceeds standard container height limits
- Heavy-duty lashing rings - secure irregular or tall cargo
- Waterproof protection - tarpaulin keeps cargo dry during ocean transit
- Quick unloading - remove tarp and lift cargo straight out
Open Top Trade Lanes - China to USA & Europe
Origin ports in China: Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen (Yantian), Qingdao, Tianjin, Xiamen, Guangzhou
Destination ports (then final delivery):
USA: Los Angeles (LA), Long Beach, Houston, New York (NY/NJ), Savannah, Baltimore, Oakland
Europe: Rotterdam (NL), Hamburg (DE), Antwerp (BE), Gdansk (PL), Bremerhaven (DE), Le Havre (FR)
Door-to-door DDP coverage: Any inland city in USA (Texas, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania) and EU (Poland, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Austria)
What's Included in Our Open Top DDP Service?
- Origin trucking - flatbed or low-bed truck from supplier to China port
- Over-height export customs clearance - we handle all non-standard declarations
- Crane loading coordination - we arrange top-loading at origin terminal
- Tarpaulin sealing & lashing - waterproof and secure for ocean voyage
- Ocean freight - fixed weekly departures on major carriers (MSC, MSK, CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd)
- Marine insurance - optional but recommended for high-value over-height cargo
- Import customs clearance - US or EU (ISF, AMS, ENS handled)
- Duties & taxes paid - DDP incoterms, one fixed all-in price
- Final delivery - flatbed or low-bed truck to your site
One price - including crane fees, tarp replacement, and all OOG port surcharges.
Industries We Serve with Open Top Containers
| Industry | Typical Cargo | Why Open Top |
|---|---|---|
| Stone & Marble | Marble blocks, granite slabs, quartz | Heavy & must be crane-loaded |
| Glass | Large glass panels, insulated glass units | Fragile & over-height |
| Machinery | Industrial presses, generators, transformers | Too tall for standard container |
| Recycling | Scrap metal, bales, waste materials | Top-loading required |
| Construction | Precast concrete elements, steel beams | Over-height & crane needed |
| Energy | Small wind turbine parts, solar panel frames | Tall but not wide enough for flat rack |
What Size Cargo Fits in an Open Top?
An open top container is perfect for cargo that exceeds standard container height limits:
| Dimension | Standard 40' Dry Container | 40' Open Top Container |
|---|---|---|
| Max height (internal) | ~2.39m | Unlimited (cargo can extend above rim, tarp covers) |
| Max width | ~2.35m | ~2.35m (same as standard) |
| Max length | ~12.0m | ~12.0m |
| Loading method | Rear door only | Crane from above |
| Typical max cargo height | 2.3m (safe clearance) | Up to 2.5m-2.7m with tarp |
✅ We provide pre-shipment engineering check for over-height cargo and tarp sealing.
Why Professional Importers Trust Us for Open Top Shipping
- 8 years China-USA & China-EU open top shipping - real project cargo experience
- Direct carrier contracts - guaranteed open top equipment availability
- In-house crane & lashing coordination - no missed vessel windows
- English-speaking project coordinators - available in US & EU time zones
- Proven DDP process - we pay all duties, taxes & open top port fees upfront
- Tarpaulin inspection - we ensure waterproof sealing before vessel departure
Request an Open Top Container Quote
Please provide the following for an accurate DDP price:
- Cargo description & photos (if available)
- Dimensions: Length x Width x Height (cm)
- Gross weight (kg)
- Is crane loading required at origin? (Yes / No)
- Origin city (China)
- Destination city (USA or Europe)
- Preferred shipping week
⏱ Open top quote within 4 business hours - including crane plan & tarp advisory.
Client Testimonials
"We ship marble blocks from Xiamen to Hamburg every month. Their open top DDP service handles crane loading and customs perfectly. No damage, no delays."
"Six open top containers of glass panels from Shanghai to Houston. All arrived dry and intact. Their tarp sealing is excellent."
Ready to Ship Over-Height or Crane-Only Cargo?
Let our 8 years of China-to-US/EU open top expertise handle your tall, heavy, or top-loading shipments - from factory floor to final destination.
Contact us today - and ship anything that needs to be loaded from above.
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