20-FOOT CONTAINERS

20-foot Shipping Containers for Sale

We offer NEW and USED 20-foot shipping containers for storage and multiple other uses (i.e., wind and watertight containers) or ocean export (i.e., cargo worthy ocean shipping containers).


Our NEW 20-foot containers can have double doors at one or both ends. Our USED 20-foot containers come with double doors at one end only. We also offer 20-foot containers with an open side at some depot locations.




See also our new and used 40-foot containers.

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How Much Does it Cost to Buy a 20-foot Shipping Container?

Shipping container prices vary widely and depend on many factors. Some of the many variables that determine shipping container pricing include:


  • Shipping container size
  • Shipping container condition and grade
  • Specialized Shipping containers (non-Standard)
  • Geographical location of the container
  • Market conditions affecting availability


Used shipping containers are sold as they’re depreciated off of the steamship line inventories. Currently in 2024, used 20-foot standard containers can start as low as $1,300, but can cost as much as $1,800 in markets where supply is scarce.


New, One-trip, 20-foot container prices are anywhere from $2,400 to $2,700, depending on availability. During container shortages, you may see prices more than double those averages in many markets.


Specialized shipping container prices vary even more by location. You can learn more in our in-depth article: How Much Does a Shipping Container Cost?

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20' Standard New Container

How to Buy A 20-foot Shipping Container

Our process is personalized to best meet your individual container needs.


Buying shipping containers is a seamless process with our efficient, customized system.


At Container Management, Inc., we ensure that you get the container size and grade that best meets your specific needs. 

Used 20 foot shipping container

Step 1: Complete Our Quote Request Form

Our quote form ensures you provide us with the important details:


  • How many containers?
  • New or Used?
  • Do you want us to deliver the container?
  • Where do you want to place the container:  City, State, Zip Code
  • What grade container?
  • Storage or Export?
  • Your email address and phone number

Step 2: You Receive Our Quote

We email you back the same business day with our quote provided we receive your quote request by 4:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday.


We will email you back the next business day with our quote if we receive your quote request later than 4:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday.


Our quote is based on current inventory levels at the depot site(s) closest to your delivery location. Inventory at each depot site is subject to change.  Prices are based on current availability. Once current inventory is depleted, prices may vary with the next inventory replenishment. 


We offer some of the most competitive wholesale pricing on the market by quoting according to current inventory availability. 

Step 3: Your Purchase

You provide us with a purchase order or email indicating your intent to purchase. 


We will confirm your purchase by reserving your container size and grade at the nearest depot location. You’ll get the next container off the stack at the depot that meets your order criteria.


We can’t guarantee a specific color, but all of our containers are warrantied to be wind and watertight at the time of delivery. 


We require payment in full at this point before moving to Step 4 Delivery or Pick-Up. 


Our Operations Team will be in touch within one business day to confirm your order and accept payment.


Once your order has been paid for in full, they will coordinate the logistics of your shipping container delivery or depot pick-up. 

Step 4: Ground Level Container Delivery or Depot Pick-Up

For delivery:  We work with professional local transport companies with specialized equipment to deliver your container directly to the ground.


You’ll know what day your container delivery is scheduled for within a day or two of placing your order, and the driver will give you a call when they’re en route on the day of delivery.

Plan on 4 to 7 business days for shipping container purchases.


Learn more about our delivery service here. 


For depot pick-up:  After purchase, we will provide you with a release number and pick-up information. You can then immediately go to the designated depot on the release and have the container loaded on your truck.

We’re happy to load your truck at the depot if you have the proper equipment to safely transport a shipping container. 


Please be aware you are required to comply with all DOT and OSHA rules while at the depot and Container Management, Inc. cannot be liable for any issues during transport.

Option: If you’re purchasing your container for export

If you’re buying a shipping container to be used for export, you can add a CSC Survey to your purchase (please note, surveys add 3-5 business days to the normal timeline).


We are happy to provide a cargo worthy (CW) container, as well as coordinate an export certification from a licensed surveyor at the depot prior to your trucker picking up the container. Learn more about ocean export shipments here. 

NEW 20-foot Standard Shipping Containers With Double Doors at One End

NEW 20-foot standard containers are available with double doors on either one or both ends. Most 20-foot NEW standard containers include exterior lock boxes.

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20' Standard New Container

Sizes and Dimensions of NEW 20-foot Standard Shipping Containers With Double Doors at One End

Dimension External Size Internal Size Door Opening*
Length 19' 10 1/2" 19' 4 1/4"
Width 8' 0" 7' 8 1/2" 7' 8 1/8"
Height 8' 6" 7' 9 7/8" 7' 5 5/8"

*Total opening size at one end (double doors).

Ratings: NEW 20-foot Standard Shipping Containers With Double Doors at One End

Tare Weight Payload Max. gross Cube Capacity
4,850 lb. 62,350 lb. 67,200 lb. 1,166 ft.3

Test Loads: NEW 20-foot Standard Shipping Containers With Double Doors at One End

Stacking Transverse Racking Longitudinal Racking Floor Strength
214,290 lb. 33,600 lb. 16,800 lb. 16,000 lb.

NEW 20-foot Standard Shipping Containers With Double Doors at Both Ends

NEW 20-foot containers are available with double doors at both ends. Most NEW 20-foot standard containers include exterior lock boxes.

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Open Container

Sizes and Dimensions of NEW 20-foot Standard Containers With Double Doors at Both End

Dimension External Size Internal Size Door Opening*
Length 19' 10 1/2'' 19' 4 1/4"
Width 8' 0" 7' 8 1/2" 7' 8 1/8"
Height 8' 6" 7' 9 7/8" 7' 5 5/8"

*Total opening size at one end (double doors).

Ratings: NEW 20-foot Standard Containers With Double Doors at Both Ends

Tare Weight Payload Max. gross Cube Capacity
4,850 lb. 62,350 lb. 67,200 lb. 1,166 ft.3

Test Loads: NEW 20-foot Standard Containers With Double Doors at Both Ends

Stacking Transverse Racking Longitudinal Racking Floor Strength
214,290 lb. 33,600 lb. 16,800 lb. 16,000 lb.

NEW 20-foot Standard Shipping Containers With an Open Side

The 20-foot Open Side shipping container gives you multiple access points through standard double doors at one end or four (4) bifold doors on one side. Most NEW 20-foot standard containers include exterior lock boxes.

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Side of Container Open
Side of Container

Sizes and Dimensions of NEW 20-foot Standard Containers With an Open Side

Dimension External Size Internal Size Door Opening*
Length 19' 10 1/2'' 19' 4 1/4"
Width 8' 0" 7' 8 1/2" 7' 8 1/8"
Height 8' 6" 7' 9 7/8" 7' 5 5/8"

*Total opening size at one end (double doors).

Ratings: NEW 20-foot Standard Containers With an Open Side

Tare Weight Payload Max. gross Cube Capacity
4,850 lb. 62,350 lb. 67,200 lb. 1,166 ft.3

Test Loads: NEW 20-foot Standard Containers With an Open Side

Stacking Transverse Racking Longitudinal Racking Floor Strength
214,290 lb. 33,600 lb. 16,800 lb. 16,000 lb.

Learn more about NEW shipping containers.

USED Cargo Worthy 20-foot Shipping Containers

All 20-foot USED containers have double doors at one end only. Cargo worthy grade containers meet all manufacturer’s requirements as detailed in the table below.

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20’ Standard USED - Cargo Worthy

Sizes and Dimensions of USED 20-foot Standard Cargo Worthy Containers

Dimension External Size Internal Size Door Opening*
Length 19' 10 1/2'' 19' 4 1/4"
Width 8' 0" 7' 8 1/2" 7' 8 1/8"
Height 8' 6" 7' 9 7/8" 7’ 5 5/8”

*Total opening size at one end (double doors).

Ratings: USED 20-foot Standard Cargo Worthy Container

Tare Weight Payload Max. gross Cube Capacity
4,850 lb. 62,350 lb. 67,200 lb. 1,166 ft.3

Test Loads: USED 20-foot Standard Cargo Worthy Containers

Stacking Transverse Racking Longitudinal Racking Floor Strength
214,290 lb. 33,600 lb. 16,800 lb. 16,000 lb.

USED Wind/Watertight 20-foot Standard Shipping Containers

All 20-foot standard USED containers have double doors at one end only. Wind/watertight grade containers meet the size specifications listed in the table below and are guaranteed to be wind and watertight at your container delivery time.

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20’ Standard USED - Wind/Water Tight

Sizes and Dimensions of USED 20-foot Standard Wind/Watertight Containers

Dimension External Size Internal Size Door Opening*
Length 19' 10 1/2'' 19' 4 1/4"
Width 8' 0" 7' 8 1/2" 7' 8 1/8"
Height 8' 6" 7' 9 7/8" 7’ 5 5/8”

*Total opening size at one end (double doors).

USED 20-foot Open-Top Shipping Containers

USED 20-foot Open-Top shipping containers have an open top covered by a removable waterproof tarp. They typically have double doors at one end.

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20’ and 40’ Open Top USED

Sizes and Dimensions of USED 20-foot Open-Top Shipping Containers

Dimension External Size Internal Size Door Opening*
Length 19' 10 1/2'' 19' 4 1/4"
Width 8' 0" 7' 8 1/2" 7' 8 1/8"
Height 8' 6" 7' 9 7/8" 7’ 5 5/8”

*Total opening size at one end (double doors).

Learn more about USED shipping containers.

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