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40-Foot Container Access: Why Road Width and Door Size Matter

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Row of Warehouse XII units at BEST Industrial Estate Bandung with a container truck

Key takeaways

  • Container access depends on three things together: the route to the estate, the estate roads, and the unit door.
  • BEST Industrial Estate has a 10–14 meter road right-of-way and 4.5 × 4.5 meter warehouse doors.
  • Unloading inside the unit protects goods from weather and keeps the road clear.

For any business that imports materials, ships in volume, or receives full-truck deliveries, the question “can a container get in?” is not a detail — it defines the cost of every shipment. If a 40-foot container cannot reach the unit, goods must be transferred to smaller trucks, adding handling, time, and risk of damage.

Three links in the chain

1. The route to the estate

The roads between the toll exit and the estate gate must be suitable for long vehicles. BEST Industrial Estate is around ±7 minutes from the Soreang toll exit.

2. Roads inside the estate

Estate roads need enough width for a container truck to drive, pass other vehicles, and maneuver in front of a unit. At BEST, the right-of-way is 10–14 meters and the roads are designed to be used by 40-foot containers.

3. The warehouse door

Many older warehouses have doors too low or too narrow for a container. BEST units have a 4.5 × 4.5 meter door, so the container can enter the unit and be unloaded inside.

Exterior of completed warehouse units at BEST Industrial Estate
Completed units with wide frontage at BEST Industrial Estate.

Why unloading inside the unit is better

  • Goods stay dry during rain.
  • Forklifts and staff work on a flat, hardened floor.
  • The estate road stays clear for other tenants.
  • Loading and unloading are less exposed, which improves security.

What to verify during a site visit

Bring the dimensions of your largest vehicle and ask the estate team to show you the route from the gate to the unit. Check turning areas and the space in front of the door. The facilities page lists the estate specifications, and the units page compares the 8-meter and 12-meter types.

Next step: schedule a site visit or message the BEST team on WhatsApp at 0858-500-20000 to get the latest price list and Phase 2 availability.

Frequently asked questions

Can a 40-foot container enter a warehouse unit at BEST?

Yes. The 4.5 × 4.5 meter door allows a 40-foot container to enter the unit, and estate roads have a 10–14 meter right-of-way.

What is ROW in an industrial estate?

ROW (right-of-way) is the total width reserved for a road. At BEST Industrial Estate it is 10–14 meters.

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