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20ft Shipping Containers are the most popular and commonly used Shipping Containers for sale in Australia. Built from heavy-duty steel, they are weatherproof, vermin-proof and secure, suitable for everything from household goods to business inventory storage. Their modular and durable design makes them the perfect base for modified shipping containers including offices, workshops, cafes, bars and switchrooms.

Our 20ft Shipping Container range includes Refrigerated, Double Door, Side Opening, Flat Rack and Open Top Shipping Containers. High Cube Containers are a popular choice, adding an extra foot of internal height for bulkier stock.

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Why buy a 20ft Shipping Container?

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Most popular all-round size

20ft shipping containers for sale are the most commonly used option in Australia, with a practical footprint and plenty of room for household storage and site gear.

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Tough, secure storage

Built from heavy-duty steel, they’re weatherproof, vermin-proof, and lockable, making them a reliable storage solution built to last you decades.

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Modify to suit your job

The 20ft Shipping Container range is a great base for modifcations like lockboxes, shelving, ventilation, doors, windows, and power/lighting.

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Secure & Reliable

Our range is wind and water tight, secure, and built to help protect your goods from weather and vermin.

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Our heavy duty ramps support 10ft, 20ft & 40ft shipping containers with load capacities up to 12 tonne.

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20ft Shipping Container buyers guide

How much are 20ft Shipping Containers?

As of June 2026, the pricing of a new 20ft shipping container for sale from Container Traders starts between $3,200 - $3,550 + GST, while a used 20ft shipping container typically ranges from $2,100 - $3,200 + GST. Shipping container delivery is an additional cost, with pricing from major Australian cities starting at $410.

Pricing list (Updated June 2026)

20ft Shipping Containers can vary depending on your specific needs. See our indicative pricing below for various options or view our shipping container prices page to view all pricing.

20ft Shipping Containers Buy New Buy Used
20ft Container $3,200 - $3,550 $2,100 - $3,200
20ft High Cube Container $3,700 - $4,200 Request a Price
20ft Side Opening Container $9,250 - $10,200 Request a Price
20ft Side Opening High Cube Container $8,650 - $9,100 Request a Price
20ft Double Door Container $4,150 - $5,800 Request a Price
20ft Refrigerated Container $46,500 - $50,500 $9,400 - $13,400
20ft Refrigerated High Cube Container $57,500 - $62,500 $11,500 - $15,500
20ft Bolster Container $9,000 - $12,000 Request a Price
20ft Both Side Opening Container $18,000 - $21,000 Request a Price
20ft Bulker Container Request a Price $4,100 - $5,500

*Prices exclude GST and delivery. Last updated: 16 June 2026

What are 20ft Shipping Containers used for?

The great thing about 20ft shipping containers is how versatile they are. From general storage to fully fitted out workshops. Common applications we regularly see include:

  • Home storage
  • Self-pack moving
  • Construction sites
  • Farm and rural
  • Office modifications
  • Workshop modifications
  • Clubs schools and community
  • Mining
  • Defense

Frequently asked questions

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  • A Standard 20ft Shipping Container is:

    • External: 6,058mm (L) × 2,438mm (W) × 2,591mm (H)
    • Internal: 5,880mm (L) × 2,350mm (W) × 2,385mm (H)

    A 20ft High Cube Shipping Container has the same dimensions but with an extra foot of height:

    • External Height: 2,891mm
    • Internal Height: 2,695mm

  • Yes, used 20ft shipping containers are worth buying in Australia if you’re on a tight budget and you’re happy with a Shipping Container that looks cosmetically rough. Used Shipping Containers will often have surface rust, dents, scuffs, and repairs from years in service. Regardless of the cosmetic blemishes they’re still a reliable option for secure, wind and watertight storage.

    A New Build 20ft Shipping Container suits buyers who care about street appeal, want a container that lasts 30+ years or plan to modify it into a workshop or office. If you’re weighing up which Shipping Container to buy, visit the Container Traders grading guide to compare what each condition looks like in the real world.

  • As of June 2026, the pricing of a new 20ft Shipping Container for sale from Container Traders starts between $3,200 - $3,550 + GST, while a used 20ft Shipping Container typically ranges from $2,100 - $3,200 + GST. Shipping Container delivery is an additional cost, with pricing from major Australian cities starting at $410.

  • A 20ft Shipping Container fits a surprising amount with an internal volume of 33.1m³. It’s commonly used as a replacement to a traditional storage shed, with enough room for furniture, cartons, tools, and bulky gear.

    Most people fill a 20ft with things like lounge and dining furniture, beds and mattresses, fridge and washing machine, moving boxes, bikes and motorbikes, trade tools, and small business stock on shelves or pallets.

    If access matters, consider a 20ft Side Opening Shipping Container for easy forklift loading from the side, or a 20ft Double Door Shipping Container if you want to load from either ends. For bulkier items or for modifying, a 20ft High Cube Shipping Container is a good upgrade.

    Visit our dimensions page to see what exactly you can fit our 20ft shipping container range.

     

  • A 20ft High Cube Shipping Container is the same length and width as a Standard 20ft Container, but with an additional foot (305mm) of height. That extra height is handy for mods like workshops or offices, and it gives you more headroom when forklift loading palletised or bulky items.

  • In a Standard 20ft Shipping Container, avoid storing anything that’s flammable, toxic, reactive, or legally classed as dangerous goods. Those products need compliant storage, ventilation, segregation and spill control, not a general-purpose shipping container.

    For flammable liquids and similar, use a compliant unit like the Container Traders 20ft Side Opening Dangerous Goods Shipping Container (bunded, ventilated, built to suit Class 3 storage requirements)

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