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Compact Storage Built for Commercial & Industrial Needs

A 20 foot shipping container provides secure, dependable storage when space is limited or a larger container is not necessary. Its compact footprint makes it a practical choice for storing equipment, materials, inventory, and supplies at jobsites, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and other commercial and industrial locations.

Super Cubes offers new and used 20ft shipping containers for sale and helps customers select the right condition and configuration for their application. Whether the container will remain in place or move between job sites, the Super Cubes team provides knowledgeable guidance to help customers find the right fit.

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Why Choose a 20 Foot Shipping Container?

A 20ft shipping container is ideal when you need secure storage in a compact footprint that can be deployed, relocated, or repurposed as operational needs change.

Make Efficient Use of Limited Space

Add secure storage without dedicating the space required for a larger container. A 20ft container can fit into tighter jobsites and facility areas while providing dedicated space for equipment, materials, inventory, records, supplies, and other business assets.

Support Temporary & Long-Term Storage Needs

Use a 20ft container for temporary, recurring, or long-term storage as operational needs change. Businesses can use containers for outdoor storage, additional facility capacity, or temporary record and document storage following a flood, disaster, renovation, or other disruption.

Protect Equipment & Materials

Durable steel construction provides a secure, weather-resistant space for storing valuable equipment, tools, materials, inventory, and other operational assets.

Move Between Jobsites or Facilities

20-foot shipping containers weigh approximately 5,000 pounds when empty and include corner castings and forklift pockets. Their relatively compact size makes them a practical option for operations that may need to relocate a container between jobsites or facilities.

Prepare for Shipping or Building Applications

Container condition and documentation become especially important when a 20-foot container will be exported or used for a building project. For export, Super Cubes provides cargo-worthy containers that meet the structural requirements for international shipping and can coordinate the required survey certifying the container's condition.

For building applications, Super Cubes recommends either a cargo-worthy container with a survey or a one-trip container with a survey. While the survey is intended for shipping purposes, it documents the container's structural condition and may be useful when working through applicable permitting and zoning requirements.

20 Foot Shipping Container Specifications

Dimensions

Understanding exterior, interior, and door dimensions helps determine whether a 20ft container provides enough room for the intended equipment, materials, or inventory. Dimensions can vary slightly between individual containers, so the following specifications should be used as a general guide.

Container area Length Width Height
Exterior 20′ 8′ 8.5′
Interior 19′ 4.5″ 7′ 8.5″ 7′ 9.75″
Door NA 7′ 8.25″ 7′ 5.75″

Weight & Capacity

Container weight is an important consideration when planning transportation, placement, or applications where the container may need to be relocated.

Weight Capacity
Max. gross 52,190 lbs
Tare 5,140 lbs
Net 47,770 lbs

Maximum Gross Weight: Total allowable weight of the container and its contents.

Tare Weight: Empty weight of the container.

Maximum Payload: Maximum allowable weight of the contents based on maximum gross weight minus tare weight.

Mobility

A 20ft shipping container offers greater flexibility when storage needs to move with the operation. Weighing approximately 5,000 pounds when empty and equipped with corner castings and forklift pockets, these containers are well suited for relocation between job sites or facilities and can be moved by most towing companies. Learn more about Moving & Delivery.

Configure a 20 Foot Shipping Container for Your Application

The right 20ft shipping container depends on more than size alone. Condition, modifications, and documentation can all vary based on how the container will be used. Super Cubes helps customers work through these requirements and configure the container for the application.

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Custom Modifications

Super Cubes offers modifications that allow customers to configure 20ft containers around specific operational requirements. Depending on the application, modifications can also include a company logo or signage to make the container easily identifiable and extend brand visibility.

International Shipping

For export applications, Super Cubes provides cargo-worthy containers that meet the structural requirements for international shipping. A survey is also required to certify that the container is in cargo-worthy condition, and Super Cubes handles the survey process for customers.

Building Applications

For building applications, Super Cubes recommends either a cargo-worthy container with a survey or a one-trip container with a survey. Although the survey is intended for shipping purposes, it documents the container's structural condition and may be useful when working with local permitting and zoning departments.

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Find the Right 20 Foot Shipping Container

From additional equipment storage to jobsite materials, a 20ft shipping container provides a durable solution without requiring the footprint of a larger container. Super Cubes helps customers find the right condition and configuration and coordinates delivery to keep the purchasing process moving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are 20 foot shipping containers commonly used for?

20ft shipping containers are well suited for commercial and industrial applications that require secure storage within a relatively compact footprint. Common applications include storing tools, equipment, construction materials, inventory, supplies, and other operational assets.

Are new and used 20ft shipping containers available?

Yes. Super Cubes offers both new and used shipping containers. The right condition depends on the application, budget, appearance requirements, and intended use. Super Cubes helps customers compare available conditions and select an appropriate option.

Can a 20 foot shipping container be moved between job sites?

Yes. The compact size of a 20ft container makes it a practical option for applications where the container may need to be relocated. Corner castings and forklift pockets also support handling and transportation. Customers planning to move a loaded container should discuss transportation requirements with the Super Cubes team.

Can a 20 foot shipping container be modified?

Yes. Super Cubes offers modifications for customers who need more than a standard storage configuration. Modification options can be discussed with the Super Cubes team based on the intended application.

How much space is needed to deliver a 20ft shipping container?

Delivery requires enough room for the container as well as the equipment used to unload and position it. Site access, ground conditions, obstacles, and placement can all affect delivery. Super Cubes works with customers to consider these requirements before delivery.

What happens after you choose a shipping container size?

Once you select the right container size, the next step is choosing the condition and configuration that best fit your application and budget. Super Cubes offers used and one-trip, or “new,” containers and helps customers compare available options before moving forward with a quote and delivery.