20ft Side Door Container Bar – One-Trip Conversion
$18,500
SKU: CCH-10143
Available to order — we confirm availability and your delivery window before dispatch
A one-trip 20ft shipping container with a full-length side door, wind and watertight and near-new, ready for storage, transport, or conversion into a bar or retail unit.
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This 20-foot shipping container is a one-trip unit, meaning it has made a single ocean crossing from its point of manufacture. Built from corrosion-resistant Corten steel, it is wind and watertight and keeps the structural integrity needed for ground-level storage, transport, or as a base for customization projects.
Key Features
- One-Trip Condition: Used for a single international voyage, leaving minimal wear and a like-new appearance.
- Full-Side Door Access: One entire side opens fully for an unobstructed 19-foot wide opening, ideal for forklift loading, palletized goods, or conversion work.
- Standard End Doors: Traditional rear double doors with integrated locking gear and door holders for security and ease of use.
- Forklift Pockets: Base pockets allow standard forklift or pallet jack handling during transport and positioning.
- Ventilated Design: Passive vents at each end promote airflow and reduce internal condensation.
This 20ft side door container is a versatile choice for jobs that need more than standard end-door access. Its standout feature is the full-length side door, which folds back so the whole interior can be reached from the side. That is especially handy for loading bulky items such as machinery, vehicles, or large volumes of palletized cargo that are hard to move through the rear doors.
As a one-trip unit, this container represents the highest quality grade in the used market. Built primarily in Asia and shipped to the US for its first and only voyage, these containers are typically under two years old. They show only superficial cosmetic marks from transit, such as minor scuffs or small dents, with no structural wear or rust. That makes the unit an excellent candidate for secure, long-term storage or as a premium shell for conversions like mobile bars, pop-up shops, or on-site workshops.
The unit features a marine-grade plywood floor and a standard locking system on both the rear and side doors. The steel construction protects contents from the elements, holding a wind and watertight seal when the doors are closed.
Technical Specifications
- External Dimensions (L x W x H): 19 ft 10.8 in x 8 ft 0 in x 8 ft 6 in (6.06 m x 2.44 m x 2.59 m)
- Internal Dimensions (L x W x H): 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)
- Side Door Opening (W x H): Approx. 19 ft 0 in x 7 ft 6 in (Approx. 5.80 m x 2.30 m)
- Rear Door Opening (W x H): 7 ft 8 in x 7 ft 6 in (2.34 m x 2.29 m)
- Internal Cubic Capacity: 1,170 ft³ (33.2 m³)
- Maximum Gross Weight: 67,200 lb (30,480 kg)
- Tare Weight (Unladen Weight): Approx. 5,140 lb (Approx. 2,330 kg)
- Payload Capacity: Approx. 62,060 lb (Approx. 28,150 kg)
- Material: Cor-Ten (Weathering) Steel
- Flooring: Marine-Grade Plywood
Specifications are based on ISO standard dimensions for a 20ft Dry Van; slight variations may occur between manufacturers.
Intended uses include secure storage of equipment, inventory, or vehicles at residential, commercial, or industrial sites; modular conversion into mobile bars, concession stands, retail kiosks, and event spaces; material handling for efficient loading and unloading of palletized goods, large machinery, or bulk materials with forklifts or pallet jacks; and point-to-point ground cargo transport by flatbed truck.
Package Includes
- (1) 20ft Side Door Shipping Container
- Standard rear double doors with locking bars and handles
- Full-length side door assembly with locking mechanisms
The Case for a 20ft Side Door Shipping Container When End Doors Are Not Enough
Most containers make you load through one end, which turns a full box into a game of stacking things in the right order. A 20ft side door shipping container removes that problem entirely by opening the long wall, so every pallet position is a front-row position. On a one-trip unit the steel is still bright and the gaskets are still soft, which is exactly what you want if the box is going to become a bar, a kiosk, or a display space rather than a plain store.
That side opening is also why conversion shops fight over these units. A full-length aperture is already framed and hinged, so a serving counter, a folding awning, or a glazed front does not require cutting and re-boxing the wall structure.
Specifications at a Glance
- External size: 20' x 8' x 8'6"
- Internal size: roughly 19'4" x 7'8" x 7'10"
- End door opening: about 7'8" wide by 7'6" high
- Capacity: approximately 1,170 cu ft
- Tare weight: around 4,850 lb
- Condition: one-trip, a single loaded voyage from the factory
- Access: full-length side doors plus conventional double doors at one end
- Handling: forklift pockets in the base and ISO corner castings
Conversion and Loading Uses for an Open Side Container
Anything wide, awkward, or meant to be seen benefits from a wall that folds away. That covers a surprising amount of ground beyond straightforward storage.
- Mobile bar, coffee hatch, or food service unit at events
- Pop-up retail and trade-show display with a full-width shopfront
- Equipment store where a forklift loads from the side aisle
- Vehicle, quad, or small-boat storage that will not fit through end doors
- Workshop where daylight and ventilation across the long wall are worth having
- Sheet material and long-length lumber storage
Buying Guidance and Delivery Planning
Two points are worth knowing before you commit. First, a side-door unit has more sealed edge than a standard box, so the hinges and locking bars need to be closed properly and the gaskets kept clean if you want it to stay watertight. Second, once it is set down you need clear standing room along the long side to swing the doors, which is easy to overlook when you site it against a fence.
Delivery costs a flat $500 anywhere in the 50 states and is scheduled after your order is confirmed and the route quoted. Compare it against our other modified and converted container builds, or see a similar shell in the 20ft open side one-trip container. If you would rather buy the finished article, look at the fully converted 20ft container bar. Exact dimensions for every size we stock are set out on our container specifications page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does one-trip actually mean?
A one-trip container was built at the factory, loaded with cargo for a single ocean crossing, then released for sale at the destination. It is not new in the technical sense, but it is usually only a year or two old and shows minor transit scuffs at most, with original paint and no structural repairs.
Will the side doors weaken the container?
Side-door units are built that way at the factory, not cut afterward, so the door frame carries the load the wall panel would have taken. They are still ISO-rated for handling and stacking. What does change is racking stiffness during a lift, which is why they should be lifted from the corner castings rather than dragged.
Can I use it as a bar or food unit straight away?
It is a sound starting point but not a finished trading unit. You will need interior lining, electrics, plumbing, and whatever your local health department requires for food service. Plenty of buyers take the shell precisely so they can design the fit-out around their own menu and layout.
| SKU | CCH-10143 |
| Condition | Used (Cargo Worthy) |
| External dimensions | 20' × 8' × 8'6" (L × W × H) |
| Door opening | 7'8" × 7'6" (W × H) |
| Internal dimensions | Reduced by insulation, lining, or fit-out — confirm exact internals with our team before ordering racking or equipment |
| Delivery clearance needed | Approx. 60 ft of straight approach and ~15 ft overhead for tilt-bed delivery |
| Categories | 20ft Containers, Modified Containers |
| 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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