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Cargo-worthy20 ftRef. CB-20DV-OCC-CW

20ft dry cargo-worthy shipping container

Request a 20ft container inspected for freight use; confirm the actual unit and documents.

External dimensions

Length
19 ft 10.5 in
Width
8 ft
Height
8 ft 6 in
Volume
1,172.4 cu ft
Floor area
149.6 sq ft

Container price

$2,062.50 CADBefore sales tax · Delivery and unloading extra

Delivery and unloading must be included in your quote: Request delivered price. Delivery availability for your Canadian postal code and site access must be confirmed with the supplier.

Availability on request: the catalogue does not represent live stock.

Request current photos and a condition report for the proposed unit.

Enquiry terms: a request is not an order and no payment is taken.

  • Freight suitability requires current inspection and carrier acceptance
  • Request CSC plate and current examination details
  • Normal signs of use: dents, scratches and surface rust possible.

20ft container dimensions and specifications

Standard external dimensions and indicative internal dimensions, door openings and weights from reference specifications. These values do not describe one identified sale unit. Obtain the actual unit specification before agreeing to buy.

Reference specifications: 20ft cargo-worthy; confirm the actual unit
ISO code1CC / 22G1
External length19 ft 10.5 in
External width8 ft
External height8 ft 6 in
Internal length19 ft 4.3 in
Internal width7 ft 8.6 in
Internal height7 ft 10.3 in
Door opening width7 ft 8.1 in
Door opening height7 ft 6.2 in
Internal volume1,172.4 cu ft
Internal floor area149.6 sq ft
Tare weight (empty weight)5,180.9 lb
Payload62,016 lb
ProfileLength 19 ft 10.5 in8 ft 6 inFront, door end7 ft 6.2 inDoor 7 ft 8.1 in8 ft
The shaded area is the door opening: it is what determines what fits, not the volume. It loses little in width — 7 ft 8.1 in against 7 ft 8.6 in inside — but less clearance in height, 7 ft 6.2 in against 7 ft 10.3 in. A load that fits within the volume but exceeds the lintel remains on the quay. Scale drawing, traced over the dimensions in the table below. External length: 19 ft 10.5 in; width: 8 ft; height: 8 ft 6 in. Display conversions are rounded.

A nominal container format does not establish its load rating. Obtain the actual unit’s plate and specification for its tare, maximum gross mass and payload; include packaging, fittings and securing material in the calculation. Confirm its current condition and the limits of the vehicle, lifting equipment and delivery route before loading or lifting.

Price and delivered total

The catalogue container price is $2,062.50 before tax. Applicable GST/HST and provincial sales taxes are additional. Delivery and unloading are extra, depending on your postal code, truck access and unloading method. Optional repainting or alterations are quoted separately. Request the full delivered total before any order.

Compare 20ft container conditions

Compare models for this nominal size and container type in different conditions. Catalogue prices are in CAD before sales taxes, delivery and unloading; provisional amounts require a written quote. Confirm the unit, availability and delivered total for your postal code.

Comparison of conditions and catalogue prices for the 20ft container
ConditionContainer price (CAD)WatertightnessFreight suitability
20ft used as-is containerProvisional catalogue price$1,837.50 CADBefore sales tax · Delivery and unloading extraUnconfirmedNot established by this grade
20ft used wind and watertight container$1,270.31 CADBefore sales tax · Delivery and unloading extraConfirm unit conditionNot established by this grade
Cargo-worthy$2,062.50 CADBefore sales tax · Delivery and unloading extraConfirm unit conditionInspection, CSC and carrier checks
20ft one-trip container$2,291.25 CADBefore sales tax · Delivery and unloading extraConfirm unit conditionNot established by this grade
20ft new, never used containerProvisional catalogue price$2,291.25 CADBefore sales tax · Delivery and unloading extraConfirm unit conditionNot established by this grade

Is this container right for your project?

20ft cargo-worthy container enquiry. The grade describes intended freight suitability, not a guarantee of a particular unit. Before shipping, confirm a current inspection, CSC examination status and carrier acceptance. Dimensions are reference values; obtain the offered unit specification.

Storage for equipment and stock

The nominal 20ft format can suit furniture, site tools or business stock. Measure what you need to store and allow room for access. Confirm the actual dimensions, required capacity, delivery access and condition.

A standard design

Corrugated steel walls, doors at one end and a timber floor. Confirm the actual unit's condition, lifting points and assessed capacity before lifting or stacking it; the original container design does not establish the safety of a damaged or altered unit.

Cargo-worthy: verify inspection

Ask for the actual unit’s inspection report, CSC plate and examination status. A cargo-worthy label alone does not confirm acceptance for your shipment or a fixed remaining service life.

20ft container delivery: access and unloading

Enquire about delivery to Canadian provinces and territories, subject to route and supplier confirmation. Coverage, lead time, transport and unloading charges depend on the postal code and site assessment. Request delivered price and confirm the full amount before agreeing to buy. Islands, remote locations and northern communities may require separate transport arrangements.

Obtain the actual external dimensions of the proposed unit, then allow for its footprint, door opening and the proposed vehicle and lifting equipment. Ask the delivery team to assess gate width, turning space, overhead obstructions, ground bearing capacity and outrigger space. Confirm the actual unit weight and lifting points; access and crane reach cannot be approved from container dimensions alone.

  1. 1. Your request“Request delivered price”, “Request a quote” or “Discuss your requirements”: you provide the delivery postal code and town, and your contact details.
  2. 2. Our confirmationRequest confirmation of the actual unit, contracting seller, availability, full delivered price and terms in a written quote.
  3. 3. DeliveryReview the full quote and the seller’s terms before agreeing to buy. Confirm site suitability and delivery arrangements separately.

Questions about the 20ft cargo-worthy container

What is the price of a 20ft cargo-worthy container?
The catalogue container price is $2,062.50 before tax. Applicable GST/HST and provincial sales taxes are additional. Delivery and unloading are extra, depending on your postal code, truck access and unloading method. Optional repainting or alterations are quoted separately. Request the full delivered total before any order.
Where can I enquire about delivery, and how is it priced?
You can enquire about delivery to Canadian provinces and territories, subject to route and supplier confirmation; availability must be confirmed for your postal code. Delivery and unloading costs depend on your postal code, truck access and unloading method. Ask for a written quotation including applicable sales tax, delivery, unloading and any mandatory charges after access and the planned location have been checked. Remote locations, islands and northern communities may require a separate transport arrangement.
What needs to be prepared on site?
Confirm land-use approval and any building permits with the local authority. Agree load-bearing ground, foundations or supports for local frost and drainage conditions, vehicle access and the unloading plan with the supplier and a competent site professional. Mention overhead power lines, narrow gates, slopes and buried services. A generic footprint is not a foundation design or lift plan.
Can I see the container before confirming?
Request recent photos and, where possible, an inspection of the proposed unit before agreeing to buy. For a used container, they show the real condition of the doors, floor and walls.
Cargo-worthy, wind and watertight used or as-is: what's the difference?
Cargo-worthy describes a unit offered for freight use: verify inspection, current CSC examination status and carrier acceptance. WWT describes wind and watertight storage condition, not shipping certification. As-is means condition needs careful assessment; ask for a written report. Applicable consumer rights still apply.

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