Description
Premium 20ft Open Top Shipping Containers for Sale
The 20ft Open Top Shipping Container is designed for transporting and storing oversized, heavy, or irregularly shaped cargo that cannot be easily loaded through standard container doors. Featuring a removable tarpaulin roof and reinforced top rails, this cargo-worthy container allows overhead loading using cranes, forklifts, and lifting equipment, making it an excellent choice for industrial, commercial, construction, and export applications.
At Containers Unlimited LLC, we supply durable 20ft Open Top Shipping Containers built from heavy-duty COR-TEN steel and engineered to meet international shipping requirements while providing long-lasting performance for storage and transportation.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| External Length | 20ft (6.10m) |
| External Width | 8ft (2.44m) |
| External Height | 8ft 6in (2.59m) |
| Internal Length | 19ft 4in (5.90m) |
| Internal Width | 7ft 8in (2.35m) |
| Internal Height | 7ft 10in (2.39m) |
| Door Opening Width | 7ft 6in (2.29m) |
| Door Opening Height | 7ft 5in (2.26m) |
| Roof Opening Length | 17ft 10in (5.44m) |
| Roof Opening Width | 7ft 4in (2.23m) |
| Maximum Payload | 28,130 kg (62,026 lbs) |
| Tare Weight | 2,350 kg (5,181 lbs) |
| Material | COR-TEN Weathering Steel |
| Roof Material | Removable Tarpaulin |
| Floor Material | Marine-Grade Plywood |
| Lashing Points | Integrated Cargo Rings |
| Condition | Cargo Worthy |
Open Top Design for Oversized Cargo
Unlike a standard shipping container, the 20ft Open Top Container features a removable tarpaulin roof that allows cargo to be loaded directly from above using cranes or other lifting equipment.
Benefits include:
- Easy overhead crane loading
- Convenient access for oversized cargo
- Faster loading and unloading
- Flexible handling of irregularly shaped goods
- Improved operational efficiency
This design is ideal for transporting:
- Industrial machinery
- Construction materials
- Heavy equipment
- Steel fabrications
- Manufacturing components
- Large mechanical assemblies
The open-top configuration provides a practical solution when cargo exceeds the height limitations of conventional containers.
Cargo-Worthy Construction
This container is classified as Cargo Worthy (CW), making it suitable for active domestic and international transportation.
Common transportation methods include:
- Ocean freight
- Rail transportation
- Road transport
- Export shipping
- Intermodal logistics
Its reinforced construction helps maintain structural integrity throughout repeated transportation cycles.
Heavy-Duty COR-TEN Steel Construction
Manufactured from premium COR-TEN weathering steel, this container is engineered to withstand demanding transportation environments while providing exceptional resistance to corrosion and harsh weather conditions.
Construction features include:
- Heavy-duty COR-TEN steel exterior
- Reinforced steel frame
- Removable weather-resistant tarpaulin roof
- Full-width double cargo doors
- Marine-grade plywood flooring
- ISO corner castings
- Integrated cargo lashing rings
The durable construction protects valuable cargo while providing years of dependable service.
Secure Cargo Handling
Integrated cargo lashing rings throughout the container help secure loads during transport, reducing cargo movement and improving safety.
Additional features include:
- Full-width rear cargo access
- Multiple cargo restraint points
- Heavy-duty plywood flooring
- Weather-resistant construction
- Transport-ready design
These features make the container suitable for transporting heavy, oversized, and high-value equipment.
For international container standards and best practices, visit:
https://www.containerownersassociation.org
Ideal Applications
The 20ft Open Top Shipping Container is widely used for:
- Machinery transportation
- Construction equipment
- Industrial manufacturing
- Export freight
- Mining equipment
- Steel fabrication
- Oversized cargo handling
- Ground-level equipment storage
- Infrastructure projects
Its versatile open-top design makes it a preferred choice for industries requiring crane-assisted loading and specialized transportation.
Nationwide Delivery
Containers Unlimited LLC proudly delivers 20ft Open Top Shipping Containers throughout New Jersey and across the United States.
We regularly deliver to:
- Jersey City
- Newark
- Edison
- Paterson
- Trenton
- Camden
- Nationwide U.S. locations
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Request a Quote Today
Looking for a dependable 20ft Open Top Shipping Container for oversized cargo, export shipping, or industrial storage?
Contact Containers Unlimited LLC today for:
- Current inventory
- Competitive pricing
- Nationwide delivery
- Export container solutions
- Product specifications
- Professional customer support
We are committed to supplying durable, cargo-worthy, and high-performance shipping containers for commercial, industrial, construction, and logistics applications throughout New Jersey and across the United States.
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