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20ft New Shipping Container, One-Trip
Shipped once from the factory, with clean paint and a new floor. Starting depot prices in 20 US metros, updated October 2026. Delivered quotes from vetted local suppliers.
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One-trip
from $2,245
Most metros $2,495 to $2,595 · depot price, October 2026
- External 20′ x 8′ x 8’6″
- 1,170 cu ft capacity
- Factory paint, new floor
- Delivery quoted for your ZIP code
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What one-trip means
A one-trip container was built in a factory, mostly in China, loaded with cargo once for the voyage to the US and then sold. It arrives with factory paint, a clean marine plywood floor and doors that close easily. Small scuffs from loading are normal.
One-trip is the right grade when the container will be seen every day, turned into an office or studio, or should last 25 years or more with basic upkeep. For extra headroom look at the 20ft high cube new. If looks matter less than budget, a cargo worthy 20ft costs about half.
Specifications
| Measurement | External | Internal |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 20′ 0″ (6.06 m) | 19′ 4″ (5.90 m) |
| Width | 8′ 0″ (2.44 m) | 7′ 8″ (2.35 m) |
| Height | 8′ 6″ (2.59 m) | 7′ 10″ (2.39 m) |
| Door opening | 7′ 8″ wide x 7′ 5″ high | |
| Tare weight | about 4,630 lbs (2,100 kg) | |
| Max gross weight | 67,200 lbs (30,480 kg) | |
| Capacity | 1,170 cu ft (33.2 m³) |
Figures are typical for ISO standard 20ft units. Older containers can differ by an inch or two and the tare weight varies by manufacturer. The full breakdown of all sizes is on shipping container dimensions.
Depot prices by metro
Starting price at depots in each metro. Delivery is not included and depends on the distance from the depot to your site.
| Metro | 20ft new one-trip from |
|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $2,895 |
| Charleston, SC | $2,495 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,445 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $2,495 |
| Cleveland, OH | $2,495 |
| Columbus, OH | $2,495 |
| Dallas, TX | $2,745 |
| Detroit, MI | $2,495 |
| Houston, TX | $2,495 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $2,495 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $2,495 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,245 |
| Memphis, TN | $2,445 |
| Miami, FL | $2,495 |
| Mobile, AL | $2,495 |
| Oakland / San Francisco, CA | $2,745 |
| Omaha, NE | $2,895 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,245 |
| Savannah, GA | $2,495 |
| St. Louis, MO | $2,445 |
Buyers in San Antonio usually buy from Houston depots, buyers in Orlando and Tampa from Jacksonville. Prices move with container supply at the ports; we track them every month in the shipping container price index.
Delivery cost
| Distance from depot | Typical cost, one container |
|---|---|
| Under 50 miles | $350 to $750 |
| 50 to 100 miles | $500 to $1,000 |
| 100 to 200 miles | $800 to $1,600 |
| 200 to 300 miles | $1,200 to $2,000 |
| Over 300 miles | often $3.50 to $5 per mile plus unloading |
A tilt bed truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance to slide a 20ft container off. Site access, ground conditions and a crane, if needed, change the price. Worked examples are on shipping container transport cost.
Check before you pay
Ask for the manufacturing date on the CSC plate on the door; one-trip units are usually less than two years old. Check the paint and corners for damage from transport and lifting, open and close both doors, and look at the floor for stains from the first load. If you need a specific color, say so up front: colors other than the stock color usually cost extra and take longer.
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See it full size on your property
Use your phone camera to place the container on your property at its real size. You see how much room it takes and how it sits before you buy.
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Scan with your phoneThis page opens straight on your phone.
- On your phone, tap “View full size”.
- Move the phone slowly over the ground until it picks up the surface.
- The container appears about 10 ft in front of you, doors facing you, so you see all of it straight away.
- Drag with one finger to bring it closer or move it. Twist with two fingers to turn it. You can also walk around it.
Full-size view is not available on this device. Turn the 3D model above with your finger to see it from every side.
Works on iPhone 6s or newer with iOS 12 or later and on most Android phones from 2018 on with Google Play Services for AR. On other devices you can turn the 3D model above and look at it from every side.
External size 20ft: 20 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft 6 in (6.06 × 2.44 × 2.59 m), length × width × height
