If the goods protrude out the top, the prices can fluctuate enormously; this is because it becomes impossible to stack other containers above it and so it occupies space where other containers could have been placed, thus being an uneconomic container for shipping companies.

Can open top shipping containers be stacked?

In most cases, the cargo within fits well within the container dimensions, and so, the tarpaulin remains horizontal. In such cases, the container can be stacked under other units without any structural problems.

Can shipping containers be stacked?

A key feature of shipping containers is that they are incredibly strong. In fact, they can be stacked up to eight containers high when they are fully loaded! Shipping containers are the perfect building block to use for fast, affordable construction.