The Used 20ft Side Opening Shipping Container provides the structural integrity of a standard ISO intermodal container combined with the easy access of custom 8ft side panel double doors. Built from high-grade Corten steel, this container is thoroughly inspected to ensure it is 100% wind and watertight (WWT). Ideal for site storage, pallet loading, heavy machinery access, or custom workshop conversions across the UK.
Condition: Used / Cargo Worthy / Wind & Watertight
Key Feature: Additional 8ft Heavy-Duty Side Panel Doors
Security: High-security lock box pre-fitted on end doors
Floor: Marine-grade plywood flooring (28mm)
Availability: In stock with fast UK nationwide hiab delivery
£4,200.00
Searching for a practical, secure, and versatile storage solution? Our Used 20ft Side Opening Shipping Container with an additional 8ft side panel door is engineered to solve complex storage and loading challenges. Standard end-loading containers can make retrieving equipment stored deep inside difficult. By incorporating an 8ft wide side panel door, this container provides dual-point access, allowing you to load over-sized goods, pallets, or machinery using a forklift with complete ease.
Every used container supplied by Shipping Storage Containers UK undergoes a rigorous multi-point inspection by our structural engineers. We guarantee that your unit will be structural sound, structurally secure, and 100% wind and watertight (WWT) to keep your equipment protected from harsh British weather.
Dual-Point Loading Access: Features both standard double end doors and a factory-fitted or professionally retrofitted 8ft side door panel. 20ft side door storage container UK Load equipment using forklifts or access specific inventory without unloading the entire unit.
Corten Steel Construction: Manufactured from weather-resistant corrugated Corten steel, ensuring exceptional structural integrity and protection against rust.
Heavy-Duty Flooring: Outfitted with 28mm marine-grade plywood flooring, designed to handle high point-loads, heavy foot traffic, and forklift operations.
Enhanced Security Options: End doors come standard with high-security lock boxes to house heavy-duty padlocks, protecting your valuables from theft and vandalism.
Versatile Industrial Applications: Perfect for construction site storage, commercial inventory overflow, farm equipment storage, or as a base structure for pop-up shops and container conversions.
| Measurement | Imperial | Metric |
| Length | 20 ft 0 in | 6,058 mm |
| Width | 8 ft 0 in | 2,438 mm |
| Height | 8 ft 6 in | 2,591 mm |
| Measurement | Imperial | Metric |
| Length | 19 ft 4 in | 5,898 mm |
| Width | 7 ft 8 in | 2,352 mm |
| Height | 7 ft 10 in | 2,393 mm |
| Door Access | Opening Width | Opening Height |
| Standard End Doors | 7 ft 8 in (2,340 mm) | 7 ft 5 in (2,280 mm) |
| Side Panel Doors | 8 ft 0 in (2,438 mm) | 7 ft 4 in (2,235 mm) |
| Metric | Measurement |
| Tare Weight | ~2,350 kg (5,180 lbs) |
| Max Payload | ~28,130 kg (62,015 lbs) |
| Gross Weight | ~30,480 kg (67,195 lbs) |
| Internal Volume | 33.2 m³ (1,172 cu. ft.) |
When buying a used 20ft shipping container in the UK, understanding its condition is essential. Our used units typically have 10–15 years of operational service in international shipping lines before being retired to domestic storage use.
Cosmetic Appearance: Expect original shipping line liveries, surface rust, localized denting, and panel repairs. These aesthetics do not compromise the structural integrity.
Structural Guarantee: Guaranteed straight frames, fully functional door hinges, intact rubber door gaskets, and a leak-free interior space.
We deliver nationwide across England, Scotland, and Wales using specialized HIAB crane-assisted haulage vehicles.
Hard Surface Required: The delivery location must feature a flat, solid surface such as concrete, tarmac, or consolidated gravel.
Overhead Clearance: Ensure there are no low-hanging power lines, tree branches, or building overhangs obstructing the HIAB crane arm.
Access Width: Requires a minimum clear access width of 10ft (3 metres) for the transport truck to maneuver safely onto your property.
