Compact storage with maximum efficiency

Ideal for storing large items that are difficult to fit through the doors of a standard shipping container, such as machinery, long equipment and oversized goods.

Many industrial businesses prefer Side Opening Shipping Containers due to their bi-fold side doors, which provide a 6-metre opening. These containers are especially forklift-friendly, as the spacious side access allows forklifts to easily load directly into the container for efficient packing and unloading.

20ft Side Opening Shipping Containers are great for:

Mobile retail pop-up store — Great for fashion, shoes, handmade goods, or pop-up concept stores.

Palletised storage — Forklift loading and unloading increases efficiency.

Inventory storage — Easy access to all parts of the container greatly increases convenience.

Farm storage — Long and odd shaped items fit easily through the side opening doors.

Mobile retail pop-up store — Great for fashion, shoes, handmade goods, or pop-up concept stores.

Palletised storage — Forklift loading and unloading increases efficiency.

Inventory storage — Easy access to all parts of the container greatly increases convenience.

Farm storage — Long and odd shaped items fit easily through the side opening doors.

Price options

  • 20ft Side Opening

    New from

    $8,600*

    Used from

    POA

  • 20ft Side Opening High Cube

    New from

    $9,175*

    Used from

    POA

Common 20ft Side Opening container customisations

Looking to value add to your 20ft Side Opening Shipping Containers? Our experienced team have built a wide range of customised container solutions to suit all applications. From windows, lighting, doors, shelving and more, we'll make it easy to build your perfect container solution.

Lockboxes

Doors

Windows

Shelves

Whirly Birds

Electrical

Workbench

Roller Doors

Features

    • Structurally strong – Weather and vermin proof, available in both standard or high cube height.

    • Easy loading – Full 6-metre side access makes it easy to load large, bulky or awkward items with ease.

    • Forklift-friendly access – Makes loading and unloading heavy or oversized items quicker, safer and more straightforward.

    • Up to 5 years rail and shipping certification – Ready for immediate transport use.

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Available for Australia wide delivery

Available Australia-wide, our 20ft Side Opening Shipping Containers ship direct from major hubs like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Trust Container Traders for fast, reliable delivery wherever you are.
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  • 20ft Side Opening Shipping Container Dimensions

    EXTERNAL
    Internal
    WEIGHT

    Length

    6,058 mm

    Length

    5,970 mm

    Empty Weight

    3,670 kg

    Width

    2,438 mm

    Width

    2,287 mm

    Max Gross Weight

    34,000 kg

    Height

    2,591 mm

    Height

    2,587 mm

    Max Payload

    30,330 kg

    *Measurements are indicative only and not to exact mm.

  • 20ft Side Opening High Cube Shipping Container Dimensions

    EXTERNAL
    Internal
    WEIGHT

    Length

    6,058 mm

    Length

    5,898 mm

    Empty Weight

    3,000 kg

    Width

    2,438 mm

    Width

    2,287 mm

    Max Gross Weight

    30,480 kg

    Height

    2,896 mm

    Height

    2,605 mm

    Max Payload

    27,480 kg

    *Measurements are indicative only and not to exact mm.

How we deliver 20ft Side Opening containers

Container Traders delivers 20ft Side Opening Shipping Containers Australia wide. Our team works closely with you to choose the best, most cost-effective transport option for your site.

Tilt tray delivery

MOST AFFORDABLE OPTION

Tilt trays are the main delivery method for 10ft and 20ft containers, unloading from the truck’s rear by tilting the tray onto a flat surface.

Hiab delivery

PRECISE DELIVERY OPTION

Hiab trucks feature a crane at the front or rear, enabling precise container placement in hard-to-reach areas.

Side loader delivery

Great for 40ft Containers

A side loader is a semi-trailer equipped with swing lifts at both ends, allowing it to lift containers by their sturdy corner casts.

Flatbed / semi trailer delivery

EFFICIENT DELIVERY

Flatbed trucks are an affordable method of delivery but unloading requires a forklift or crane at the delivery site.

Looking for affordable short-term storage? Hire a container.

Hiring a shipping container is an affordable and flexible short-term storage solution, with rental prices starting at less than $2.96 per day*.

20ft Side Opening Shipping Containers FAQ's

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We needed a 40ft container quickly for my business, Fork Force Australia. Right from my initial contact the entire transaction was seamless and smooth. Nick was in contact almost straight away and made everything run great. They even delivered our container earlier than expected. I would highly recommend these guys.

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Some said it was impossible but Lachlan helped me get a 40ft container delivered the next working day, and at the best price I could find after a massive ring around and having to handle some really dodgy dealers. I’m coming back for more!

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Excellent service from Lachlan Wilson on purchasing a 40ft container for storage at our winery. He kept me informed on progress and delivery. Special thanks to the delivery driver who negotiated our steep windy drive and slotted the container in perfectly into a tight space.

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I purchased 3 new 20ft containers for equine hay storage.
Great communication, best price (of 5 quotes), seamless delivery. Love the single handle door opening too, much easier than my other tradition 2 bar ones. Overall a great experience.

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Trusted Brand

Proudly serving Australian customers since 2016.

Highly Rated

With over 4.8 stars on Google, our customers love our service.

Australia wide Delivery

We deliver shipping containers to every corner of Australia.

Custom Solutions

We offer tailored solutions for your industry and needs.

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