20ft Shipping Container For Sale
Used 20ft shipping containers from $1,095 and one-trip units from $2,259 — 160 sq ft of secure, movable steel delivered nationwide in about 8–15 business days (1–3 days handling + 7–12 days transit).
The 20ft container is the workhorse of the industry: 160 sq ft of lockable space, light enough to move with a tilt-bed or heavy forklift, and small enough to fit on a driveway or a tight jobsite. It is the most common size we sell, and we hold dozens of units in stock at any time in both used and one-trip condition.
Each 20ft unit is listed with its own container number, condition photos and grading, so you know exactly which box is coming. Buy it as raw storage or have our fabrication shop cut in doors, windows, insulation and power before it leaves the yard.
20ft shipping container prices
Live starting prices by condition. Free standard delivery to the continental U.S. (lower 48). Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico ship by Flatbed Delivery ($450 flat per order) plus ocean/barge transit, with ferry, barge and port costs quoted in advance. Remote or restricted-access sites may need an accessorial fee, which is always quoted and approved by you in writing before dispatch.
| Condition | Description | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Used — wind & watertight | 8–12 years service, sound roof and seals, cosmetic dents | from $1,095 | Storage, jobsites, farms |
| Cargo-worthy | CSC-eligible, certified for road and sea transport | from $2,400 | Shipping and relocation |
| One-trip / new | Single voyage from factory, near-new paint and floors | from $2,259 | Conversions, customer-facing sites |
| 20ft open side | Full-length side doors for wide access loading | from $6,900 | Retail, workshops, equipment access |
Specifications & what you get
Dimensions
External 20' x 8' x 8'6"; internal about 19'4" x 7'8" x 7'10" — 160 sq ft of floor and roughly 1,170 cu ft of volume.
Build
Corten weathering steel walls and roof, marine-grade plywood floor rated for forklift traffic, welded corner castings and cargo-tight double doors on gasket seals.
Weights
Around 4,850 lb empty with a maximum gross of about 67,200 lb — a payload near 62,000 lb, far beyond typical storage loads.
Modification-ready
Personnel doors, windows, roll-ups, vents, insulation, HVAC and electrics fitted in-house, with stamped drawings available for permits.
What it's used for
- Jobsite tool and material storage
- Home and garage overflow storage
- Site offices and welfare units
- Workshops, gyms and hobby spaces
- Retail pop-ups and kiosks
- Farm, ranch and equipment lockups
How to buy a 20ft container
- 01
Choose condition
Used for value, cargo-worthy for shipping, one-trip for near-new finish.
- 02
Add modifications
Doors, windows, insulation, power and paint fitted before dispatch.
- 03
Prepare the pad
Level gravel, piers or slab under the four corners, with 100 ft of straight truck approach.
- 04
Take delivery
Tilt-bed placement and a scheduled window: Free Standard 1–3 + 7–12 business days, or Tilt-Bed ($350 per order) / Flatbed ($450 per order) 1–3 + 4–7.
20ft shipping container FAQs
Ready to lock in a 20ft container?
Tell us your ZIP code and condition preference — we'll send photos of the exact unit and a delivered price.