Storage Container

A container in used condition — in service and structurally sound. Chosen for secure dry storage. Every unit is inspected before it leaves our yard, so the grade below is what you will actually receive.

A used 20ft shipping container in serviceable condition, inspected before dispatch and suited to secure, weather-resistant storage. Built for demanding freight service, this type of container remains a practical choice for construction sites, farms, warehouses, businesses, and other locations that need dependable dry storage without the cost of a new unit.

Used 20ft Shipping Container for Secure Storage

This used 20ft shipping container is a straightforward, durable storage solution for commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential applications. Originally built for international cargo service, the container is constructed from weathering steel and designed to withstand exposure to demanding outdoor conditions.

After years of service, it has been retired from active shipping and is now offered as a practical storage unit. The container remains functional and weather-resistant, with operating doors, a usable floor, ventilation, and the heavy-duty construction expected from a genuine shipping container.

Key Features

• 20ft standard size: A practical footprint for equipment, inventory, tools, materials, and general storage.
• Heavy-duty steel construction: Corrugated weathering-steel walls provide strength and help protect stored goods from the elements.
• Weather-resistant design: Properly closed doors and intact seals help keep rain, wind, and outdoor moisture away from stored contents.
• Secure double doors: Full-width rear access makes it easier to load bulky equipment, pallets, tools, and other large items.
• Ventilation: Factory-installed vents allow passive airflow and can help reduce condensation inside the container.
• Forklift pockets: Integrated pockets provide an option for repositioning the empty container with suitable handling equipment.
• Corner castings: Standard corner fittings allow the container to be handled and secured using compatible lifting equipment.
• ISO-style general-purpose design: Based on the standard 20ft dry container configuration commonly used throughout the shipping and storage industry.

Built for Storage, Not Just Shipping

A shipping container that has completed its working life in freight service can still have plenty of useful life as a storage unit. The same steel construction that protects cargo during transportation makes a used 20ft container a strong choice for outdoor storage.

The double doors open across the end of the container, giving you a wide loading area for machinery, building materials, boxes, tools, and other equipment. The enclosed interior also provides a simple way to create additional storage capacity without constructing a permanent building.

For businesses, this can be useful as overflow inventory storage. Construction companies can use it for tools and materials at project sites, while farms can use it for equipment, supplies, fencing materials, and other items that need protection from the weather.

Specifications

• Condition: Used
• Type: 20ft general-purpose dry shipping container
• External length: Approximately 19ft 10in / 6.05m
• External width: Approximately 8ft / 2.44m
• External height: Approximately 8ft 6in / 2.59m
• Internal length: Approximately 19ft 4in / 5.89m
• Internal width: Approximately 7ft 8in / 2.35m
• Internal height: Approximately 7ft 10in / 2.39m
• Door opening width: Approximately 7ft 8in / 2.34m
• Door opening height: Approximately 7ft 6in / 2.28m
• Internal volume: Approximately 1,172 cubic feet / 33.2m³
• Tare weight: Approximately 4,850 lb / 2,200kg
• Maximum gross weight: Approximately 67,200 lb / 30,480kg
• Maximum payload: Approximately 62,350 lb / 28,280kg
• Container code: 22G1

Condition

This is a used container that has been in service. It is wind and watertight — no holes, working door seals, an intact roof — but it shows its history: surface rust, dents and previous owner markings are normal and do not affect how it performs.

What it is good for

This unit is commonly used for secure dry storage. Doors, windows, insulation, electrics and paint can all be added before it ships — it is cheaper and neater to specify a conversion while the container is still in our yard than to modify it on your site afterwards.

Browse more in 20ft Containers, or see the full container catalogue.

Standards and inspection

Containers intended for international shipping carry a valid safety approval plate under the Convention for Safe Containers, administered by the International Maritime Organization. Condition grades such as cargo-worthy follow the inspection criteria published by the Institute of International Container Lessors. If you need a unit for shipping rather than static storage, tell us and we will confirm its plate before dispatch.

Delivery

Delivery is quoted against your site access rather than published as a flat rate, because haulage for a container depends on the distance, the approach and whether a crane is needed. Most deliveries use a tilt-bed truck, which needs a clear and reasonably level run about twice the container length. We price it before you commit.