20ft x 8ft Gray Used Shipping Container

The 20ft x 8ft used shipping container provides a practical storage solution for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. This container offers secure, weather-resistant storage for tools, equipment, inventory, and personal belongings in a compact footprint .

Key Features

• Corten steel construction providing structural integrity and weather resistance 

• Marine-grade plywood flooring over steel cross-members 

• Weatherproof and windtight construction suitable for outdoor storage 

• Double cargo doors with steel locking bars and hasps

• Forklift pockets for positioning and relocation 

• Corner castings for lifting and stacking compatibility 

Detailed Description

The 20ft standard shipping container is constructed from Corten steel, a weathering steel formulation that develops a protective oxide layer when exposed to atmospheric conditions. This material provides structural integrity and resistance to corrosion, making the container suitable for extended outdoor placement .

Used containers are typically retired by shipping lines after approximately 15 to 20 years of service . These units remain weatherproof with functional doors and floors, making them suitable for static storage applications. This unit is a 20ft standard height container, measuring 8ft 6in in external height, as distinct from the high-cube variant .

The floor system utilizes marine-grade plywood panels secured to steel cross-members, providing load-bearing capacity for palletized goods, tools, and equipment . Ventilation openings promote airflow and reduce moisture accumulation .

The double cargo doors feature steel locking bars with a secure locking mechanism compatible with padlocks or security seals . Corner castings at all eight corners enable lifting and stacking compatibility with standard handling equipment . The gray exterior finish provides a neutral appearance suitable for various settings and applications.

Technical Specifications

• External Length: 20 ft (6.06 m) 

• External Width: 8 ft (2.44 m) 

• External Height: 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) 

• Internal Length: 19 ft 4 in (5.89 m) approx. 

• Internal Width: 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) approx. 

• Internal Height: 7 ft 10 in (2.39 m) approx. 

• Door Opening Width: 92 in (2.34 m) approx. 

• Door Opening Height: 90 in (2.28 m) approx. 

• Approx. Interior Volume: 1,172 ft³ (33.2 m³) 

• Approx. Floor Area: 150 sq ft

• Floor Material: Marine-grade plywood 

• Frame Material: Corten steel 

• Approx. Tare Weight: 4,900 – 5,200 lbs (2,200 – 2,350 kg) 

• Max Gross Weight: 67,200 lbs (30,480 kg) 

• Max Payload: 62,000 lbs (28,100 kg) approx. 

• Corner Castings: Standard, 8 positions

Intended Use

This container is suited for the following applications:

• Equipment and tool storage at construction and industrial sites 

• Inventory and supply storage for small businesses

• Residential storage for vehicles, equipment, and seasonal items 

• Agricultural storage for feed and supplies

• Cost-effective alternative to building permanent structures 

Used shipping containers provide a practical storage solution for operations requiring weather-resistant, secure storage at a lower investment point than new units .

Package Includes

• 20ft x 8ft used shipping container with cargo doors

• Marine-grade plywood floor

• Corner castings (8 total)

• Lock hasps on cargo doors

• Forklift pockets (4 positions)

• CSC certification plate