How to Open and Close Shipping Container Doors - Video (2024)

1. Close the left door first.
2. Take both handles (perpendicular to the container and parallel with each other) and firmly press them into the container.
3. Lock the hooks at the top and bottom of the vertical handle rods into the cam keepers (brackets) that are welded above and below the doors of the shipping container.
4. Firmly press both handles in at the same time until they are parallel with the container door and lock them into place.
5. Rotate the latches above each handle back to the down position.
6. Place a padlock on your shipping container. For the highest level of security, place your padlock inside the Lock Box* located in the middle of the container doors. You can also place a lock through the latches on the handles.

1. When opening your BigSteelBox, always start with the right door first. If you try to open the left door first, the doors will not release.
2. Do not try to open both doors at the same time or they will bind in the middle.
3. Take your time. If you rush and pull aggressively, you risk injury to your arms, shoulders, neck, and back. Ensure the hooks at the top and bottom of the vertical handle rods are released from the cam keepers before attempting to pull the doors open.
4. Pay attention to any extra resistance or pressure on the door as it begins to open, and listen for sounds of moving items. If the contents of the shipping container were not properly secured, they may have shifted during transport, and there’s a risk of them falling out once the door is open.

Note: These instructions are for standard shipping container doors. Some containers may have a modified handle, which are easier to open.