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20ft Open Side Container, New
Folding doors along one long side open almost the full length. New build, priced on request by local suppliers.
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Price on request
Delivered quotes from local suppliers
- External 20′ x 8′ x 8’6″
- Side opening about 18 to 19 ft
- Standard doors at one end
- Delivery quoted for your ZIP code
One request, quotes from vetted suppliers near you, no fees. Compare more on 20ft open side containers or browse the full marketplace.
What an open side container is
An open side container has folding doors along one long side that open almost the full length, about 18 to 19 feet, plus standard cargo doors at one end. A reinforced side frame keeps the box rigid when the doors are open. Buyers use them for pop-up shops and bars, equipment and tool stores loaded by forklift, vehicle storage and workshops that need daylight and access along the side.
Open side units are built new for this purpose; they are rare in the used fleet. More detail on 20ft open side containers. If side access is not essential, a standard 20ft one-trip costs less.
Specifications
| Measurement | External | Internal |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 20′ 0″ (6.06 m) | about 19′ 4″ (5.89 m) |
| Width | 8′ 0″ (2.44 m) | about 7′ 8″ (2.35 m) |
| Height | 8′ 6″ (2.59 m), high cube 9′ 6″ | |
| Side opening | about 18 to 19 ft (5.5 to 5.8 m) |
Exact internal figures vary by manufacturer; ask the supplier for the data plate. The full breakdown of all sizes is on shipping container dimensions.
Price and availability
Open side containers are made in smaller numbers than standard units, so prices differ more between suppliers and stock comes and goes. Send one request with your ZIP code and vetted suppliers near you reply with a delivered price.
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
Open and close every side door panel and check that the locking bars line up and turn freely. Look along the side frame for twisting or damage from transport. Check the seals between the door panels, because that is where open side containers leak first.
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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 open side: 20 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft 6 in (6.06 × 2.44 × 2.59 m), length × width × height
