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One-Trip 20ft Shipping Containers for Sale

Near-new 20ft units that have carried a single cargo.

A 20ft container fits down the side of most yards without special access arrangements, holds about 1,170 cubic feet, and weighs about 4,850 lb (2,200 kg) empty. A boom truck can place one in 60 feet of clear run, which is why it is the size most buyers settle on.

One-trip units have carried a single cargo from the factory. Close enough to new that most people cannot tell, and priced below it. Occasional light transit marks on the exterior are normal.

Who buys this combination

One-trip 20ft units go to buyers who have already decided on the size and are choosing on condition. If you are still weighing sizes, the size pages compare capacity and access side by side; if you are weighing grades, the condition pages explain what each one guarantees.

20ft dimensions

These are the ISO 668 figures for the size, which is why any container of this length stacks and locks with any other. Individual units vary in weight and finish.

Measurement Imperial Metric
External 20 ft 0 in × 8 ft 0 in × 8 ft 6 in 6,058 × 2,438 × 2,591 mm
Internal 19 ft 4 in × 7 ft 8 in × 7 ft 10 in 5,898 × 2,350 × 2,393 mm
Door opening 7 ft 8 in × 7 ft 6 in 2,342 × 2,280 mm
Internal volume 1,170 cu ft 33.1 m³
Tare weight Varies by manufacturer and build year. The figure for any individual unit is stamped on its CSC plate.

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Frequently asked questions

What condition is a one-trip 20ft in?

Close to new. Sound paint, a clean floor and door gaskets that seal on the first close, with occasional light transit marks on the exterior from its single voyage.

Is one-trip cheaper than new?

Yes, noticeably, for a difference most people cannot see. It is the sensible middle when appearance matters but a factory-new premium does not.

How many one-trip 20ft units do you hold?

Fewer than used stock. One-trip availability depends on shipping movements rather than on a standing inventory, so it is worth asking early if the grade matters to you.

Can a one-trip container be used for storage?

Yes, and many are. The reason to pay for one-trip over used is appearance or conversion, not weather resistance, since a graded used unit keeps water out just as well.

Delivery

Delivery is quoted against the address and the access rather than the mileage, because what the truck can reach moves the price further than how far it travels. Give us the ZIP code and a description of the approach and we will confirm cost and timing.

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