20ft Shipping Container – One-Trip, Triple Door Access
$2,250
SKU: CCH-10046
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A 20ft one-trip shipping container in Corten steel with triple-door access — double doors on one end and a single door on the other — for drive-through loading or segregated storage. Having made just one voyage, it shows minimal wear and remains weathertight. Key Features
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This 20ft shipping container is offered in one-trip condition, meaning it has made only a single voyage from its manufacturing origin to the United States. Constructed from corrosion-resistant Corten steel, it provides a durable, weathertight structure for a range of uses. Its design includes three doors, giving access points at both ends for added flexibility.
Key Features
- One-Trip Condition: the container has completed only one ocean crossing and has not seen further shipping service, so the structure shows minimal wear.
- Triple-Door Configuration: a double-door opening on one end and a single door on the opposite end allow drive-through access or separate storage zones.
- Corten Steel Construction: weathering steel gives inherent corrosion resistance and handles varied environmental conditions.
- Standard ISO Dimensions: built to standard international shipping specifications for compatibility with common transport and handling equipment.
- Locking Mechanisms: each door has locking rods and welded hasps that fit standard container seals and padlocks for basic security.
The 20ft One-Trip Shipping Container with triple door access offers better accessibility than standard single-end containers. With double doors on one end and a single door on the other, materials can be loaded and unloaded by passing straight through rather than turning around inside. The layout also lets you separate contents into distinct sections, each with its own external access point.
Built from Corten steel, the body is engineered for longevity. The material forms a protective patina when exposed to the elements, which resists further corrosion and adds to the structure's durability. The floor is typically marine-grade plywood, built to handle point loads from forklifts or palletized cargo.
As a one-trip unit, this container comes directly from the factory and has been shipped to the U.S. without entering a cycle of repeated cargo service. As a result, it generally shows minimal dents, surface scratches, or rust and keeps its original factory paint and flooring in good condition. The weathertight seals are intact, keeping the interior protected from wind and rain.
Technical Specifications
- External Dimensions (L x W x H): approximately 20 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft 6 in (6.06 m x 2.44 m x 2.59 m).
- Internal Dimensions (L x W x H): approximately 19 ft 4 in x 7 ft 8 in x 7 ft 10 in (5.90 m x 2.35 m x 2.39 m).
- Door Opening (Double Doors – End A): width approx. 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) / height approx. 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m).
- Door Opening (Single Door – End B): width approx. 3 ft (0.9 m) / height approx. 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m).
- Material: Corrugated Corten steel.
- Interior Flooring: Marine-grade plywood.
- Maximum Gross Weight: approx. 67,200 lbs (30,480 kg).
- Tare Weight (Empty): approx. 5,140 lbs (2,330 kg).
- Payload Capacity: approx. 62,060 lbs (28,150 kg).
This container is compatible with standard flatbed trucks, container chassis, and handling equipment such as reach stackers or forklifts. It suits secure on-site storage of tools, equipment, and materials. The triple-door configuration is especially useful for logistical operations needing separate access points, construction sites needing organized material storage, or use as a mobile distribution point where access from both ends is required.
What Triple Door Access Changes on a 20ft One Trip Shipping Container
Doors are the part of a container people underestimate until they are standing in one. This 20ft one trip shipping container carries a full double-door set at one end and a single personnel-width door at the other, which means you can walk in, load through, and split the interior without ever crawling over your own stock. For a box this length, that layout removes the single biggest frustration of container storage.
One-trip grade means the unit shipped once from the factory and then left service, so the paint, floor, and seals are close to new. You are buying a nearly untouched shell with a modification already built in rather than paying to cut one later.
Specifications at a Glance
- External dimensions: 20' L × 8' W × 8'6" H
- Internal dimensions (approx.): 19'4" L × 7'8" W × 7'10" H
- Main door opening: 7'8" W × 7'6" H, double cargo doors
- Second access point: single door at the opposite end
- Internal capacity: roughly 1,170 cubic feet
- Tare weight: approximately 4,850 lb
- Condition: one-trip, minimal cosmetic wear
Layouts That Suit a Double Door Container
Two access points let you design the interior around a workflow instead of a pile. Some owners partition the box into a clean side and a dirty side; others keep fast-moving items by the single door and bulk stock behind the cargo doors. Either approach shortens the walk on the jobs you do daily.
- Split storage where two departments, tenants, or trades share one unit
- Drive-through loading with a pallet jack entering one end and exiting the other
- Tool crib at the small door, materials through the wide end
- Conversion base for a workshop, studio, or hobby space needing a real entry door
- Secure site office at one end with equipment storage behind a partition
Buying New Versus Used, and Getting It Delivered
One-trip units cost more than retired cargo boxes, and the premium buys three things: intact factory paint, a clean unmarked floor, and door hardware that has not been worked loose by years of handling. If the unit is going somewhere customers will see it, or you intend to cut windows and insulate it later, starting from a straight, square shell saves money downstream. Compare grades across the new container range, or see what else has been altered from stock in the modified container listings. A close relative worth a look is the new 20ft double-door container. Our buying guide walks through grades in plain language. Shipping is a flat $500 to any of the 50 states, prices shown include tax, and the delivery slot is booked after your order is confirmed and the route is quoted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a one-trip container the same as new?
Practically, close. A one-trip unit was built at the factory, loaded once for the voyage to North America, then sold out of service. It has original paint and flooring and only light handling marks. It is not literally unused, but it is the newest condition available on the market, and it behaves like a new box.
Does the extra door weaken the container?
A properly engineered door cut is framed and reinforced so the surrounding structure carries the loads the removed panel used to. The unit remains suitable for ground-level storage and normal handling. What does change is stacking: any modified container should be assessed before it is loaded into a stack or lifted with heavy contents inside.
Can I lock both ends?
Yes. The cargo doors take a standard disc lock through the lockbox or a padlock on the locking-rod hasps, and the single door accepts a conventional deadbolt or hasp arrangement. Many owners fit different key types at each end so that a crew can reach daily tools without opening the main storage side.
| SKU | CCH-10046 |
| Condition | New (One-Trip) |
| External dimensions | 20' × 8' × 8'6" (L × W × H) |
| Door opening | 7'8" × 7'6" (W × H) |
| Internal dimensions | 19'4" × 7'8" × 7'10" (L × W × H) |
| Internal capacity | approx. 1,170 cu ft |
| Tare weight | approx. 4,850 lb |
| Delivery clearance needed | Approx. 60 ft of straight approach and ~15 ft overhead for tilt-bed delivery |
| Categories | 20ft Containers, Modified Containers, New Containers, Storage Containers for Sale |
| Availability | Available to order — nationwide delivery |
We deliver to all 50 states for a flat $500 per order — the same price regardless of container size, quantity, or distance. That fee is added in your cart and at checkout, and there is no distance or size surcharge. A tilt-bed truck slides the container to ground level and places it as close as safely possible to where you want it.
Need help preparing your site or choosing the right delivery method? Call us at (440) 379-3940 or request a quote.
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