One-trip20 ftRef. CB-20OS-PV

One-trip 20ft Open Side container (side opening)

The entire long side opens: load bulky items along the length.

External dimensions

Length: 20 ft
Width: 8 ft
Height: 8 ft 6 in

Volume: ≈ 1,082.7 cu ft, before fit-out
Internal floor area: ≈ 144.3 sq ft, before fit-out

Container price

From $4,762.50 USDIndicative · Before sales tax · Delivery and unloading extra

Delivery and unloading must be included in your quotation: Request delivered price. Delivery to US states and the District of Columbia, subject to route and supplier confirmation is subject to ZIP code and access confirmation.

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

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

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

Long side opening via side doors
End doors retained
One loaded trip since leaving the factory

20ft container dimensions and specifications

Typical reference values for this size; the finished dimensions vary by manufacturer and, for a cut-down container, by conversion. Obtain the actual unit specification before agreeing to buy.

Reference specifications: One-trip 20ft Open Side; confirm the actual unit
External, L × W × H	20 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft 6 in
Internal, L × W × H	19 ft 3 in × 7 ft 6 in × 7 ft 6 in
End door, width × height	7 ft 3 in × 7 ft 1 in
Side opening, width × height	18 ft 9 in × 7 ft 1 in
Calculated internal volume	≈ 1,082.7 cu ft, before fit-out
Calculated internal floor area	≈ 144.3 sq ft, before fit-out

Price and delivered total

Indicative container price: From $4,762.50 before tax. Applicable state and local sales taxes are additional. Delivery and unloading are extra, depending on your ZIP code, truck access and unloading method. Optional repainting or alterations are quoted separately. Confirm the proposed unit, availability and full delivered total in a written quotation before any order.

Price basis: $6,350 USD, based on the average across 2 US suppliers using 2 comparable asking and starting prices, reduced by 25%. Reviewed October 1, 2026. Each supplier has equal weight. This selected sample is not a national average. Reference markets differ; confirm the actual unit and delivered quotation. Starting references do not establish a final price for every destination.

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Is this container right for your project?

One-trip 20ft Open Side container: the long side opens via side doors, in addition to the end doors. Length 19 ft 10.6 in, width 8 ft 0.1 in, height 8 ft 6 in.

Storage for equipment and stock

Just over 19 ft 8.2 in long, this size can suit furniture, site tools or business stock. Measure what you need to store and allow room for access. Confirm the required capacity, delivery access and condition.

Load from the long side

The long side opens fully: long or bulky items can be placed with a forklift, without having to move them in through the end. Potential uses include frequently accessed stock or a conversion; a workshop or sales outlet also needs use-specific zoning, building, fire, accessibility and electrical review.

One-trip specification

One-trip describes a container transported from manufacture, commonly on an initial cargo journey. Handling marks may be present. Confirm the transport history, structure, paintwork and floor of the actual unit from recent photos and its condition report.

20ft container delivery: access and unloading

Inquire about delivery to US states and the District of Columbia, subject to route and supplier confirmation. Coverage, lead time, transport and unloading charges depend on the ZIP 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.

Allow for a footprint of about 19 ft 10.6 in × 8 ft 0.1 in, 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. Your request“Request delivered price”, “Request a quote” or “Discuss your requirements”: you provide the delivery ZIP code and town, and your contact details.
2. Our confirmationRequest confirmation of the actual unit, contracting seller, availability, full delivered price and terms in a written quotation.
3. DeliveryReview the full quotation and the seller’s terms before agreeing to buy. Confirm site suitability and delivery arrangements separately.

Questions about the One-trip 20ft Open Side container

What is the price of a one-trip 20ft Open Side container?

Where do you deliver, and how much does delivery cost?

You can inquire about delivery to US states and the District of Columbia, subject to route and supplier confirmation; availability must be confirmed for your ZIP code. Delivery and unloading costs depend on your ZIP 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. Alaska, Hawaii, islands and remote sites may require separate transport arrangements.

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.

What colors are available?

Color preferences shown are gentian blue (RAL 5010), reseda green (RAL 6011), light gray (RAL 7035), anthracite gray (RAL 7016). Select a preference to include it in your inquiry. Actual availability and any repainting charge must be confirmed in the quotation.

One-trip or new: what is the difference?

US suppliers commonly use ‘new’ to describe one-trip containers. We label that condition explicitly: the unit has travelled from manufacture and may have handling marks. It is different from a genuinely never-used unit. Ask for the actual unit's build and transport history and condition report.

One-trip 20ft Open Side container (side opening)

20ft container dimensions and specifications

Price and delivered total

Is this container right for your project?

Storage for equipment and stock

Load from the long side

One-trip specification

20ft container delivery: access and unloading

Questions about the One-trip 20ft Open Side container

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