20ft Used Full Side Access Shipping Container — Cargo Worthy, CSC Plate, 5.82m Side Opening (Used)

Description

The 20ft Used Full Side Access Shipping Container from Atlas Container Supply is a durable, wind- and watertight steel unit engineered for secure, long-lasting performance.

This 20ft used full side access shipping container is a Cargo Worthy (CW) ex-shipping-line unit with a valid CSC plate, certified for continued international freight use at a maximum gross weight of 24 tonnes. The container features a 5.82m full-length side door opening — spanning the entire long face of the 20ft container with no central post — allowing oversized, wide, or irregularly shaped cargo to be loaded and unloaded from the side by crane, forklift, or side loader without the dimensional constraints of an end door opening. This is the 20ft equivalent of our 40ft Full Side Access High Cube Container, providing the same unrestricted side loading capability in a shorter, lighter footprint.

Access is provided from two points: the full-length side door (5.82m wide × 2.14m tall) for side loading, and standard double hinged rear cargo doors (2.23m wide × 2.14m tall) for end loading — providing maximum flexibility for loading orientation on site or in a logistics yard. All doors are fitted with two locking bars each for secure closure. The structural modification required to remove the central post reduces the internal width slightly to 2.29m (versus the standard 2.35m on a closed 20ft container) due to the side door frame depth, and reduces the maximum gross weight from the standard 30.48 tonnes to 24 tonnes. Confirm CSC plate expiry date with Atlas Container Supply before use in an active freight context.

The container is built from COR-TEN weathering steel throughout and is wind and watertight with eight vents providing enhanced passive airflow — double the standard specification — suited to the increased air volume of a frequently accessed, open-cycle storage unit. The floor is 28mm marine-grade plywood on steel cross-members. Two forklift pockets on each side — four in total — allow straightforward yard and site repositioning. Cubic capacity is approximately 1,094 cu ft — slightly below a standard 20ft closed container due to the internal width reduction from the side door modification.

For guidance on container siting and permit requirements in the USA, refer to the International Code Council building standards reference.

20ft Full Side Access Container — Dimensions & Weight

Standard Inclusions — 20ft Full Side Access Container

• COR-TEN steel 20ft ISO container — Cargo Worthy condition
• Valid CSC plate — certified to 24 tonne maximum gross weight
• Full-length side door — 5.82m opening, no central post
• Rear double hinged cargo doors — 2.23m wide × 2.14m tall
• Two locking bars per door — side and rear
• 28mm marine-grade plywood floor on steel cross-members
• 8 vents — passive airflow and condensation control
• 2 forklift pockets per side — 4 total
• ISO corner castings — all eight

What’s Not Included

• Padlock
• Ramps or shelving
• Internal lining or insulation
• Site preparation or foundation
• Local authority permits

Best Use Cases for a 20ft Full Side Access Container

• Side loading of wide machinery, vehicles, and industrial equipment
• International freight requiring full side access in a 20ft ISO footprint
• Construction site materials storage with unobstructed side forklift access
• Agricultural and farm storage for wide equipment and bulk supplies
• Logistics staging where side loading improves throughput over end-door-only access
• Pop-up retail and conversion projects requiring a full-length open face

Also available: 40ft Full Side Access High Cube Container, 20ft Used Shipping Containers, and 20ft Container with Side Doors & Insulation.

Every unit is inspected by Atlas Container Supply prior to dispatch.

20ft Used Full Side Access Shipping Container Overview

The 20ft Used Full Side Access Shipping Container combines rugged construction with everyday practicality, making it a smart long-term investment. Supplied in cargo-worthy condition, it arrives quality-inspected and ready for immediate use across residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

Key Features of the 20ft Used Full Side Access Shipping Container

• Cargo Worthy
• CSC Plate
• 5.82m Side Opening
• Full-length opening side doors
• Standard rear cargo doors retained

20FT Specifications

• External dimensions: 20′ × 8′ × 8′6″
• Floor area: ~160 sq ft
• Internal volume: ~1,170 cu ft
• Construction: Corten (weathering) steel, wind & watertight
• Condition: Cargo-worthy

Ideal Uses

The 20ft Used Full Side Access Shipping Container is a versatile open side container suited to a wide range of jobs, including:

• Fast full-length loading and access
• Retail display and merchandising
• Warehousing with forklift side-loading

Construction & Durability

Every panel on this 20ft steel shipping container is cargo-worthy steel graded wind- and watertight, formed into corrugations that carry load across the wall rather than through it. That is why a container this size can be stacked several high fully laden and still open cleanly on a level pad.

Delivery & Site Preparation

Your 20ft steel shipping container arrives on a tilt-bed and is placed directly on your prepared pad. Allow about 75ft of clear, straight approach so the bed can tilt and slide the unit off. Overhead clearance is the detail people forget: branches and low lines will stop a tilt delivery cold, so check the approach as well as the pad.

Why Buy From Atlas Container Supply

Buying used means honest cosmetics — surface scrapes and the odd dent — on a unit that is still certified wind- and watertight. That grading is the whole point: it tells you what you are paying for. Cross-shop 20ft Containers, or start with the buyers guide if this is your first container.

20ft Used Full Side Access Shipping Container – Frequently Asked Questions

What can I use it for?

This unit is ideal for fast full-length loading and access, retail display and merchandising, and more — it adapts easily to residential, commercial, and industrial needs.

Is delivery included?

Delivery is free to the Lower 48 — it is included in the price. What you need to supply is the pad and a clear approach; we bring the truck and place the unit.

Can I return it?

Yes — 30 days. Every unit is inspected before dispatch, so returns are rare, but the window is there if the unit is not what you expected.

Ready to order? Add the 20ft Used Full Side Access Shipping Container to your cart today and enjoy quality-inspected stock, secure checkout, and reliable delivery across the Lower 48 from Atlas Container Supply.