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20ft Used Container
20ft Used Container
Why Purchase A 20ft Used Shipping Container
Whether you need more room for work or home or just looking to reduce monthly reoccurring fees on portable storage, a used 20ft shipping container is a perfect solution that won’t break the bank.
Used (decommissioned) containers are versatile, sturdy, and highly functional. Generally ignored on the highway, quietly carrying items along the interstate, the humble shipping container is gaining notoriety as a land-based solution.
Commonly known in the industry as a TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit), the 20ft shipping container has been a reliable standard for global goods transportation for decades. Once solely the backbone of international logistics, decommissioned containers are now finding renewed purpose on solid ground.
With their modular design, durability, and adaptability, these steel giants are being reimagined in ways few could have predicted. From eco-conscious homes and sleek pop-up boutiques to mobile workspaces, pools and vertical urban farms, their potential is proving boundless.
Eveon is making it easier than ever for businesses and individuals to transform these industrial tools into functional spaces. From trendy pop-up shops to mobile offices, a decommissioned container is now only limited by the imagination. Whether you need to store, move, build, or simply create, used shipping containers are a sustainable investment in durability you can trust.
What is the Cost of a 20ft Shipping Container
The price of a 20ft storage container varies dramatically depending on a range of factors. Buying a used shipping container is much less expensive than buying a brand-new container, especially if you plan on buying numerous containers. While the function of the container is hardly compromised you can expect to pay thousands more for a ‘one trip’ vs a ‘used’ container. Keep in mind that prices vary based on location, market conditions, time of year and geopolitical factors.
Where Can You Buy A 20ft Shipping Containers North America
Eveon delivers reliable inventory from 45 depots across North America, we make it easy to find and buy the perfect used shipping container near you. Along with our carriers, we can safely and quickly delivery a container within days.
Our Guarantee – Quality You Can Count On
Every 20ft container we sell comes with our Wind & Water Tight Guarantee, ensuring your investment is protected from the elements. We stand by the durability and performance of the used container but understand that occasionally a container may not function on your property as it did when it was inspected by the driver upon delivery.
While not typically called ‘pretty” we guarantee each 20ft shipping container from Eveon will be wind & watertight, that’s a promise you can count on.
Looking to Buy Containers in Bulk
Eveon has a dedicated agent ready to learn about your project details and needs. Due to our strong relationships with our suppliers and carriers, Eveon is able to fulfill and deliver large container orders of 10+ up to hundreds of containers. Please visit our bulk page or call an agent at 888-489-7585 so we can learn more about you, your deadlines and container needs.
Understanding the Size, Weight, and Specs of 20ft Shipping Containers
Dimensions of the 20ft Shipping Container
In the US the Imperial system is used to measure a 20ft container’s dimensions. This is why all sea freight containers across the globe are indicated by their size in feet. The most common container is a 20ft container and all other sizes are indicated in their relation to a 20ft shipping container. For example, a 20ft shipping container is 1 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit), and a 40ft container is 2 TEU. We can thank American businessman Malcolm McLean for this system since he was the one to first develop the intermodal shipping container last century.
How Many Sq Ft of Storage in a 20 Foot Container
The humble Corten steel box provides roughly 150 sq ft of wind and watertight storage at a fraction of the price of an offsite traditional brick and mortar storage facility.
How Much Does a Shipping Container Weigh
Depending on what you want to use the container for or where you will be placing it, it’s important to consider the weight and overall capacity. 20ft shipping containers have a weight of roughly 5,071lbs without contents. With contents, the maximum weight of a container, called payload capacity, can increase to 55,126 lbs.
Additional 20 Foot Shipping Container Specifications
Purchasing 20ft of real estate for your property or business is a sizeable commitment, understanding the size and weight requirements while in the purchasing process is understandable. If you’re not totally sure whether our 20ft shipping container will meet your requirements or think you may even need more room, feel free to take a look at the specifications of our 40ft container.
How Did the 20ft Container Become the Gold Standard in Shipping
As demands for the container spread internationally, the need for scalable standards became clear. In the 60’s the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) stepped in. By 1968, established standards for container sizes and construction were necessary.
Understanding continuity in logistics was mandatory for efficiency; standardization in the shipping industry was required. The 20ft container was chosen as the base unit of measurement due to its manageable size, flexibility, and compatibility with existing transport infrastructure. It became known as 1 TEU, with a 40ft container equaling 2 TEUs.
To this day the 20ft Shipping Container (TEU) is considered as one of the most valuable inventions in the last century. As a result, Eveon Containers only focuses on the repurposing of 20ft, 40ft and 40ft HC Containers.
Benefits of the 20ft Container (TEU)
- Secure & Strong: Perfect for heavy cargo like machinery, tools, and raw materials
- Portable: Easier to move and stack, especially in ports with limited space
- Compatible: Works seamlessly with ships, trucks, and trains
- Adaptable: Fits within most road transport regulations worldwide without special permits
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