20ft Openside One Trip Shipping Container
Overview
If you need full-length access to your cargo or want a container that adapts to retail displays, pop-up shops, or warehouse-style racking, the 20ft Openside One Trip Shipping Container is your solution.
Unlike standard double-door containers, this specialized unit features a set of side-hinged doors that open fully along one 20-foot length, creating total access from the side — not just the end. This makes loading, unloading, and customization incredibly easy, especially for pallets, machinery, long pipes, or modular displays.
Ideal For:
✅ Palletized goods with side forklift access
✅ Mobile retail stores or pop-up kiosks
✅ Walk-in tool storage with shelving
✅ Mechanical workshop builds
✅ Industrial loads requiring full-side access
📐 Technical Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| External Dimensions | 20′ L × 8′ W × 8’6″ H |
| Internal Dimensions | 19’4″ L × 7’8″ W × 7’10″ H |
| Door Opening (Side) | 19’2″ L × 7’8″ H (full side opening) |
| Door Opening (End) | 7’8″ W × 7’5″ H |
| Tare Weight | ~6,000 lbs |
| Payload Capacity | ~55,000 lbs (varies by road laws) |
| Cubic Capacity | Approx. 1,170 cubic feet |
| Condition | One-trip (like new) |
| Material | CORTEN steel |
| Flooring | Marine plywood, 28mm (forklift safe) |
🔓 Why Openside Containers Are Different
Unlike traditional shipping containers that only open from one end, Openside containers feature a full-length hinged door system along one of the long 20-foot sides. These doors typically split into multiple vertical panels that fold open in sequence, allowing you to expose the entire sidewall of the container in just a few minutes.
This design drastically improves access, flexibility, and utility — especially for users dealing with wide, awkwardly shaped, or high-volume cargo. It also transforms the container from a static box into a dynamic, accessible workspace, display area, or walk-in storage solution.
🚛 Practical Benefits That Matter
No more unloading the front just to reach the back. With side entry, you can retrieve or load exactly what you need, no matter where it’s placed inside — reducing labor and time.
Forklifts can operate parallel to the container instead of trying to maneuver into narrow end openings. This is especially important for palletized goods, machinery, or items that exceed 8 feet in width.
With the full side available, you can easily install rolling racks, wide workbenches, windows, overhead lighting, or even full-length shelving — perfect for turning your container into a fully functioning workshop, office, or event space.
Retailers and vendors love openside containers because the long side becomes a natural storefront. Just open the doors, set up a counter or rack, and you’re ready to serve customers — making it an ideal pop-up solution for markets, fairs, or traveling exhibits.
Artists, designers, and industrial users can line the full side wall with pegboards, hanging tools, visual displays, or custom branding panels — transforming the container from cargo space into a curated experience or functional command center.
In essence, a 20ft Openside container provides a level of utility and flexibility that standard containers simply can’t match, especially for users who value access, speed, safety, and customization potential.
🟩 One Trip Condition – What That Means
A One Trip container represents the closest you can get to brand-new equipment without the full factory-direct price tag. These containers are manufactured to ISO standards overseas — most commonly in shipping powerhouses like China, Vietnam, or India — and then used for a single international voyage to transport goods from the manufacturing hub to a port in the United States.
That single-use journey ensures the container remains in exceptional physical and cosmetic condition upon arrival. Unlike used containers that have endured years of port stacking, forklift wear, weathering, and overseas handling, One Trip units arrive clean, structurally pristine, and with virtually no signs of wear.
This is especially important with Openside containers, which feature a complex door system and more moving parts than standard units. Choosing a One Trip model helps guarantee smooth side-door operation, uncompromised hinge alignment, and seal integrity — all of which are critical to functionality and weather resistance.
✅ Straight Wall Panels & Rigid Structural Frame – no warping or bowing, maintaining full structural integrity for modification or stacking
✅ Smooth-Operating Hinges & Doors – precision alignment across both side and end doors ensures secure closure and easy daily access
✅ Clean, Undamaged Marine-Grade Flooring – 28mm thick, forklift-rated plywood with no delamination, staining, or gouging
✅ No Rust or Corrosion – surfaces remain free from oxidation or metal degradation, preserving container lifespan and resale value
✅ Paint & Decals in Excellent Condition – only minimal wear from initial transit (if any); no peeling, chipping, or UV damage
When properly placed on level ground and maintained through routine inspections (especially seals and paint touch-ups), our 20ft Openside One Trip Containers can reliably serve for 20 to 25 years or more — even in outdoor, year-round environments.
Whether you're planning a long-term modification (like a mobile storefront or workshop), or just need a highly functional access-friendly storage unit, One Trip condition gives you the best of both worlds: new-container performance at a far better price point.
🧩 Use Cases for a 20ft Openside Container
The 20ft Openside One Trip Shipping Container is more than just a steel box — it’s a flexible, accessible, and modification-friendly solution for a wide range of industries. Its full-length, side-opening design enables immediate access to your entire container interior, unlocking creative, commercial, and industrial use cases that standard containers simply can’t accommodate.
Whether you’re storing oddly shaped materials or transforming a unit into a branded experience, this container delivers both functionality and presentation.
Contractors, utility crews, and field service teams often require quick access to a wide range of tools and equipment — ideally, without crawling through a dark, narrow container. The Openside unit acts like a walk-in hardware aisle, giving team members full visibility and side access to wall-mounted racks, tool boards, or shelves. Workers can load or unload gear from the side using forklifts or by hand — no need to unpack front to back.
In the world of experiential retail, flexibility is everything. From food vendors at festivals to mobile clothing boutiques, the Openside container offers a perfect platform for front-facing customer interaction. You can swing open the side doors to create an inviting open-air storefront, complete with mounted product shelving, cash counters, and display lighting. It’s a modular shop that sets up in minutes and can be transported city to city.
DIYers, fabricators, and mobile engineers need workspace with elbow room. A 20ft Openside unit is ideal for converting into a full-service workshop with large workbenches running the length of the container. The open side allows for loading large tools or materials, and makes it easy to install ventilation systems, interior lighting, and even HVAC units without compromising access or layout.
For event organizers, museums, and education groups, the Openside container is a mobile exhibit shell waiting to be customized. From science fairs and art shows to branded experiences and traveling displays, this container becomes a portable venue. Side doors open wide to invite foot traffic and natural light, creating a temporary space that feels permanent — but moves with your schedule.
Sometimes, the biggest challenge with logistics isn’t weight — it’s shape. Items like pipes, beams, machinery components, large signage, or rolled textiles are difficult to maneuver through standard double doors. The full-length side access of an Openside container makes these jobs feasible and efficient, especially when forklift side-loading is involved. It also reduces the need for repacking, staging, or secondary handling.
📍 Nationwide Delivery — Reliable, On Time, Coast to Coast
We ship directly from our U.S. depots to your site, whether it’s a commercial yard, job site, or private residence. Your container will be dispatched from the nearest available depot to minimize costs and delays.
| Region | Estimated Delivery Time | Depot Zones & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| East Coast | 5–7 business days | NY, NJ, GA, FL hubs; strong coverage |
| Midwest | 6–8 business days | IL, OH, MO serve industrial and rural areas |
| West Coast | 5–10 business days | CA, WA, AZ, NV depots; inland and coastal |
⏱️ Typical quote-to-delivery cycle: ~7 days after payment
📍 Depot origin and window confirmed during quoting
🚚 Delivery Options – Tailored for Your Site
At 24/7 Container Inc., we understand that no two delivery sites are exactly alike. That’s why our logistics team evaluates each location based on accessibility, terrain, and available equipment to determine the safest, most efficient offloading method. Our goal is to ensure your container arrives in perfect condition — and ends up exactly where you want it.
This is the default delivery method for most residential, commercial, and job site clients. The truck bed tilts backward, allowing the container to slide gently onto the ground. This option requires enough space for the truck to reverse and tilt, and is ideal for sites without heavy equipment.
- Best for: Ground-level access, no crane/forklift on site
- Placement: Delivered with doors facing your desired direction
- Requirements: Firm, level surface and sufficient maneuvering space
This option is used when you or your team has the equipment — such as a crane or forklift — to unload the container on-site. The flatbed allows for delivery to locations without tilt-truck access or to customers who prefer custom offloading timing.
- Best for: Warehouses, yards, or industrial sites with equipment
- Placement: Customer-controlled offloading and orientation
- Requirements: Forklift or crane rated for 6,000+ lbs (20ft), 9,000+ lbs (40ft)
If your site has tight access, height restrictions, or the container needs to be placed over a fence, wall, or on elevated platforms, crane-assisted delivery is the safest choice. A crane lifts the container from the truck and gently lowers it into position, offering maximum control.
- Best for: Urban environments, roof placements, fenced yards, or remote terrain
- Placement: High precision — place your container exactly where needed
- Requirements: Overhead clearance for crane boom + safe lifting zone
📌 Access Requirements – Plan Ahead for Smooth Delivery
To avoid delays or redelivery fees, it’s important that your site meets the minimum access requirements. Our delivery team relies on these criteria to ensure both safety and successful offloading.
- The delivery vehicle must be able to enter and maneuver at your location.
- For 40ft containers, we recommend a minimum width of 12 feet, and extra turning space due to the trailer length.
- Surfaces such as asphalt, gravel, packed dirt, or concrete are ideal.
- Avoid soft soil, mud, or steep inclines — these can cause delivery complications or damage to your property.
- Ensure there are no low-hanging branches, utility wires, or structures above the delivery path or placement area.
- For crane-assisted deliveries, even more overhead clearance may be needed.
- Delivery trucks need adequate space to turn, back in, and exit safely.
- Check for tight corners, sharp bends, or narrow driveways that may limit access.
When requesting a quote, you’re welcome to submit photos or videos of your site. This allows our dispatch team to pre-evaluate and recommend the best method and truck type — helping us get it right the first time.
💰 Pricing
Region | Price Range (One Trip 20ft Openside) |
|---|---|
| East Coast (e.g., NY, NJ) | $5,200 – $5,700 |
| Midwest (e.g., IL, OH) | $5,400 – $5,900 |
| West Coast (e.g., CA, AZ) | $5,500 – $6,100 |
💡 Final quote depends on delivery distance, site conditions, and current inventory. Quotes valid for 72 hours.
🧾 What’s Included With Your Order – Full Transparency, No Surprises
When you purchase a 20ft Openside One Trip Shipping Container from 24/7 Container Inc., you’re not just buying a steel box — you’re investing in a complete service experience backed by quality assurance, logistical coordination, and post-sale support. Here’s what your order includes:
You receive a factory-built, one-trip 20ft Openside container — meaning it has been used once to ship cargo internationally and arrives in like-new condition. The unit features:
- Full-length side-opening access (hinged doors run the full 20ft side)
- Standard end doors for dual-access capability
- Structurally sound CORTEN steel frame and marine-grade plywood flooring
- Weatherproof seals and fully operational locking systems
Each container is ISO certified and meets international shipping and safety standards, suitable for both storage and export purposes.
Want proof of condition before it leaves our depot? You can request a Pre-Dispatch Condition Report, which includes:
- Recent exterior/interior photos
- Door operation verification
- Floor condition overview
- Notes on paint, gaskets, and any cosmetic variations
This adds an extra layer of confidence and is especially valuable for clients planning to modify the unit, or when receiving delivery on behalf of someone else.
You have the option to include a welded steel lockbox, which protects your padlock from tampering, cutting, or prying. It’s highly recommended for:
- Job site security
- Retail or commercial use
- Unattended container placements
Let our team know at the time of order if you’d like this installed. It’s a popular upgrade for long-term or high-value storage.
We don’t leave delivery to chance. Our logistics team works with you directly to:
- Identify optimal delivery windows
- Confirm site access requirements
- Select the best method of delivery (tilt-bed, flatbed, crane-assist)
- Communicate with dispatch and driver teams
- Provide ETA updates and delivery instructions
This coordination ensures your container arrives where you need it, when you expect it, and how you need it placed.
Our relationship with you doesn’t end at checkout. You’ll have access to:
- 📞 Live phone support during business hours for ordering, logistics, or warranty questions
- 📧 Email support for documentation, scheduling, and after-sales questions
- 🤝 A dedicated rep (for large orders or modifications)
- 📦 Help with upgrades, warranty claims, or resell assistance
We pride ourselves on being more than a supplier — we’re a partner in your container journey.
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🛡️ 24-Month Limited Warranty — Confidence Built In
At 24/7 Container Inc., we understand that investing in a shipping container—especially for long-term storage or modification—requires confidence in the structural integrity and post-sale support of your purchase. That’s why every One Trip container, including our specialized Openside units, comes backed by our industry-leading 24-Month Limited Warranty.
This warranty provides up to two full years of coverage from the date of delivery, protecting you against unexpected issues, and reinforcing the quality assurance that comes with buying from a trusted supplier.
Our Limited Warranty covers core functional and structural components of the container to ensure it arrives and remains in serviceable condition:
✅ Structural Frame
Protection against defects or failure in the container’s welded steel framework, including walls, floor supports, and roof trusses.
✅ Door Function & Locking Integrity
Covers the proper operation of end and side-opening doors, hinges, locking rods, and handles. If a door fails to open, latch, or close due to a manufacturing defect, you're covered.
✅ Waterproof Seals & Gaskets
Ensures that the unit remains watertight under normal environmental conditions. Includes seals around doors and any welded seams.
✅ Delivery-Related Structural Damage
If your container sustains observable physical damage during transport or offloading, and it is reported to us within 48 hours of delivery, we will coordinate repair, replacement, or partial refund depending on the nature of the issue.
To preserve transparency, here’s what the warranty does not include:
- Cosmetic blemishes (minor dings, scuffs, or paint inconsistencies)
- Damage caused by improper on-site handling or relocation
- Modifications made after delivery (cutting, welding, insulation, etc.)
- Damage from acts of nature (floods, earthquakes, windstorms, etc.)
- Excessive wear from misuse or unauthorized alterations
We make the claim process easy and transparent:
- Document the issue with photos or video as soon as it’s discovered
- Submit a claim via email or through your account portal
- Our support team will review your case within 3–5 business days
- Depending on the claim, we’ll coordinate one of the following:
- On-site repair (if feasible)
- Partial refund
- Container replacement (rare, but available for qualified defects)
All delivery-related claims must be submitted within 48 hours of delivery confirmation for coverage eligibility.
⚙️ Optional Modifications & Custom Builds
You can upgrade your container for immediate project readiness:
- Roll-up doors on ends or sides
- Personnel doors (steel, insulated)
- Spray foam insulation
- Electrical wiring, lights, HVAC
- Built-in shelving systems or vent kits
- Exterior paint and vinyl branding
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