20ft Side Door One Trip Shipping Container/conversion/bar

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