20ft Used Open Top Wind and Watertight Shipping Container – Blue

This 20ft used open top shipping container in blue is a standard height ex-shipping line unit with removable bows, a weatherproof rope-secured tarpaulin, and a swing-out door header — giving crane operators top access and riggers full front end access for tall or awkward cargo. The wind and watertight Cor-Ten steel shell is structurally sound throughout. Furthermore, internal lashing rings on both side walls secure loads during road and sea transport. In addition, at 32.7 m³ internal volume and 28,130 kg payload, this unit handles the full range of out-of-gauge freight that a standard dry container can’t accept.

20ft Used Open Top Shipping Container Specifications
External Dimensions
Dimension Millimetres Feet / Inches
Length 6,058 mm 20′ 0″
Width 2,438 mm 8′ 0″
Height 2,591 mm 8′ 6″
Internal Dimensions
Dimension Millimetres Feet / Inches
Length 5,898 mm 19′ 4″
Width 2,352 mm 7′ 8″
Height 2,330 mm 7′ 8″
Weight & Capacity
Spec Value
Max Gross Weight 30,480 kg
Tare Weight 2,350 kg
Max Payload 28,130 kg
Internal Volume 32.7 m³
Condition Wind & Watertight (Used)
Colour Blue
Standard Features
Feature Detail
Roof Removable steel bows with weatherproof tarpaulin
Tarpaulin Rope-secured — included with unit
Door Header Swing-out / removable — full end wall access
Doors Double swing doors — end wall, locking bars fitted
Lashing Rings Internal — both side walls
Floor Marine ply — used condition
What the 20ft Used Open Top Shipping Container Handles
A 20ft used open top shipping container suits operators who move cargo that a standard dry container can’t accept through the end doors. Crane-served construction yards use them to load structural steel, precast concrete elements, and fabricated frames directly from above without disassembly. Machinery dealers use them for plant that would contact the door frame or side walls during conventional end-door loading. Furthermore, the standard 8’6″ height profile keeps transport costs lower than a high cube equivalent — most road networks, bridges, and shipping vessels accommodate the standard height without permits or restrictions. As a result, this unit suits buyers who need crane top-loading without the premium of a high cube.

The swing-out door header at the front end removes independently of the bows — giving a second loading option when a crane isn’t on site or when the load approaches from the front. Moreover, the bows and tarpaulin travel with the container on every movement and provide structural rigidity to the open frame. In addition, if your cargo pushes above the container height entirely, a flat rack is the right alternative — contact us to discuss.

Key Features
Wind & watertight — structurally sound, Cor-Ten steel shell
Standard 8’6″ height — no transport restrictions on most routes
Removable roof bows — full crane top-loading access
Weatherproof tarpaulin included — rope-secured, travels with unit
Swing-out door header — full end wall access for tall cargo
Internal lashing rings — both side walls, secure load restraint
32.7 m³ internal volume — 28,130 kg payload
Blue — ex-shipping line — used cosmetic condition
High cube and cargo worthy open top variants also available
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Additionally, the high cube open top and cargo worthy open top variants are available for different height and certification requirements. Browse our full range of modified containers to compare specialist configurations in stock.

This container meets ISO 668 Series 1 freight container standards. Therefore, it suits both domestic crane-served storage and active international freight movements.

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Available for delivery Australia-wide from Lowood QLD. Reply with your delivery postcode for a final quote.