20ft One-Trip Open Side Container — Accordion Doors — New

20ft One-Trip Open Side Container — Accordion Doors — New
Full-length side access on a brand new, never-loaded 20ft shipping container. This One-Trip 20ft open side container features accordion-style side doors that fold completely back — opening the entire 20ft side wall for unrestricted ground-level access to the full container interior.

Furthermore, two standard swing doors at the 8ft end provide conventional rear access when the full side opening is not required. As a result, this container offers three loading and access configurations — side only, end only, or both simultaneously — adapting to any site layout or cargo handling requirement.

Moreover, every unit is brand new and One-Trip — built new, shipped to Australia once with a single cargo load, and never used for storage. Therefore, the interior is factory-clean, residue-free, and ready for immediate loading, fit-out, or conversion on delivery.

20ft Open Side Container Dimensions
Measurement Imperial Metric
Exterior Length 20′ 6,058 mm
Exterior Width 8′ 2,438 mm
Exterior Height 8’6″ 2,591 mm
Interior Length 19’4″ 5,898 mm
Interior Width 7’8″ 2,352 mm
Interior Height 7’10” 2,385 mm
End Door Opening Width 7’8″ 2,340 mm
End Door Opening Height 7’5″ 2,280 mm
Side Opening Width ~18′ ~5,500 mm
Side Opening Height ~7’5″ ~2,280 mm
Floor Area 160 sq ft 14.86 m²
Internal Volume ~1,360 cu ft ~33.2 m³
Weight Specifications
Measurement Weight
Tare Weight (Empty) 2,200 kg
Payload Capacity 28,000 kg
Maximum Gross Weight 30,480 kg
Open Side Container Specifications
Condition: One-Trip (New) — Never previously loaded.

Feature Detail
Construction All Cor-Ten steel — rust and corrosion resistant
Side Doors Accordion fold-back doors — full 20ft side wall opening
End Doors 2 swing doors — full-width 8ft end opening
Side Opening ~5,500mm — full container length accessible
Locking Bars Heavy-duty steel — side and end doors
Lashing Rings Forged steel — floor mounted
Flooring 28mm hardwood timber on steel cross-members
Corner Castings ISO standard forged steel — crane and forklift compatible
Colour Cream
Condition One-Trip (New) — never previously loaded
ISO Standard ISO 668 Series 1
Accordion Doors — How They Work
Standard open side containers use panels that swing outward and latch to the container sides. Furthermore, accordion doors fold in sections — like a concertina — and compress completely against the container end frame. As a result, the full side wall is clear with no door panels protruding into the access zone alongside the container.

Feature Standard Swing Side Doors Accordion Side Doors
Open Position Panels latch flat to container side Panels fold and compress to end frame
Side Clearance Panels protrude along side when open Full side zone clear when open
Access Width Full opening Full opening — no obstruction
Tight Sites Panels need clearance alongside container Suitable for tighter site layouts
Key Features
One-Trip condition — factory new, clean interior, no prior cargo residue
Accordion fold-back side doors — panels compress to end frame, full side zone clear
~5,500mm side opening — full container length accessible from ground level
End swing doors — conventional rear access when full side opening not required
Three access configurations — side only, end only, or both simultaneously
Forged steel lashing rings — floor mounted for cargo restraint
All Cor-Ten steel construction — rust, corrosion, and impact resistant
28mm hardwood timber floor — forklift-rated, moisture-resistant base
ISO standard corner castings — crane and forklift compatible
Cream exterior — clean, neutral finish
Applications
Retail and Pop-Up Shopfronts
The accordion doors fold completely clear of the side opening — creating a clean, unobstructed shopfront the full length of the container. Furthermore, the cream exterior provides a neutral canvas for branding, signage, and fit-out work. As a result, this container suits markets, festivals, food and beverage activations, and permanent retail pop-up installations.

Ground-Level Drive-In Storage
The full-length side opening allows vehicles, machinery, and wide cargo to enter from the side without reversing or manoeuvring through a narrow end door. Moreover, the standard 8’6″ height suits vehicles and equipment that do not require the additional clearance of a High Cube unit. Therefore, it is the more cost-effective open side option for standard-height cargo applications.

Workshop and Trade Use
Mechanics, fabricators, and tradespeople use open side containers as portable workshops with full-length bench and equipment access. Additionally, the accordion doors fold completely clear — allowing natural light and airflow across the full container interior during working hours.

Event and Hospitality Installations
The open side format transforms this container into a service counter, bar, or hospitality unit for events and festivals. Furthermore, the One-Trip condition provides a clean, odour-free interior that food and beverage operators require for commercial food handling compliance.

Agricultural and Produce Storage
Farms use open side containers for drive-in machinery storage, packing shed overflow, and produce staging. As a result, wide agricultural equipment enters laterally without the tight turning constraints of end-door-only containers on farm roads and narrow site paths.

Standard vs High Cube Open Side — Which Is Right?
Factor Standard Height (8’6″) High Cube (9’6″)
Interior Height 2,385 mm 2,698 mm
Best For Standard cargo, vehicles, retail Tall loads, racking, IBC tanks
Cost Lower Higher
Choose the standard height for standard cargo, retail, workshop, and drive-in vehicle storage. Choose High Cube when interior clearance above 2,385mm is a specific requirement.

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