The 20ft dry freight shipping container is the global benchmark for safe freight handling and portable storage solutions. Manufactured to rigid ISO 668 and ISO 1496 specifications<\/b>, this container provides an optimal balance between footprint and storage volume, making it the primary choice for construction sites, industrial facilities, agricultural estates, and commercial businesses across the United Kingdom.<\/p>\nBuild Quality & Anti – Corrosive Architecture<\/h3>\n
Every unit features corrugated Cor – Ten steel panels welded to heavy – duty corner castings and structural cross – members. This specialized steel alloy self – heals under atmospheric exposure, preventing corrosion from penetrating deeper into the metal frame.<\/p>\n
Weatherproofing:<\/b> EPDM rubber door gaskets form a complete air – and water – tight seal when the twin cam – locking handles are engaged.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Security Enhancements:<\/b> Each unit includes a steel lockbox shrouding the padlock to prevent bolt – cutter access, angle grinders, or prying tools.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Structural Payload Strength:<\/b> Engineered to stack up to 9 units high fully laden, ensuring top – tier structural stability on site.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n On – Site Construction Storage:<\/b> Store heavy machinery, power tools, building materials, and safety equipment securely.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Self – Storage Facilities:<\/b> Ideal footprint for yard – based self – storage businesses catering to residential or trade clients.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Commercial Inventory Overflow:<\/b> Additional secure space for seasonal stock, logistics hubs, and archive storage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Bespoke Container Conversions:<\/b> The standard 20ft shell is the baseline structure for mobile offices, pop – up cafes, workshops, and boiler houses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Maximum Gross Weight:<\/b> 30,480 kg (67,200 lbs)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Tare Weight (Unladen):<\/b> 2,180 kg – 2,300 kg (4,800 lbs – 5,070 lbs)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Maximum Payload Capacity:<\/b> 28,300 kg (62,400 lbs)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cubic Capacity:<\/b> 33.2 $m^3$ (1,172 $cu.ft$)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Floor Material:<\/b> 28mm marine – grade hardwood plywood (treated against pests and moisture)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Steel Grade:<\/b> Cor – Ten structural steel exterior with high – grade zinc – rich primers and topcoats<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ventilation:<\/b> Minimum 2 to 4 small wall vents for airflow and condensation mitigation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The standard 20ft Dry Freight Shipping Container<\/b> is the UK’s most popular choice for secure, weatherproof storage and intermodal transport. Constructed from heavy – duty 14 – gauge Cor – Ten anti – corrosive steel, these ISO – compliant units deliver maximum security, structural integrity, and durability under extreme climate conditions.<\/p>\n Whether you require a used <\/b> container for sleek site storage or a cost – effective used container<\/b> for industrial material storage, our 20ft units come fitted with high – security lockboxes, double doors, and marine – grade plywood flooring.<\/p>\n Condition Options:<\/b> Used (Wind & Watertight \/ Cargo Worthy)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Certification:<\/b> CSC Certified (for international shipping) or Heavy – Duty Storage Grade<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Security:<\/b> Factory – fitted lockbox pre – installed as standard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Delivery:<\/b> Nationwide UK tilt – tray and crane (hiab) delivery available<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":928,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[29,34],"product_tag":[35,36,37,22,24,25,27,28],"class_list":["post-934","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-20ft-shipping-containers","product_cat-shipping-containers","product_tag-20ft-container","product_tag-20ft-shipping-container","product_tag-20ft-storage","product_tag-new-shipping-container","product_tag-shipping-container","product_tag-shipping-storage-containers-uk","product_tag-steel-container","product_tag-storage-container","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dutchcontainertrading.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/934","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dutchcontainertrading.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dutchcontainertrading.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dutchcontainertrading.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=934"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dutchcontainertrading.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/928"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dutchcontainertrading.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=934"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dutchcontainertrading.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=934"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dutchcontainertrading.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=934"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dutchcontainertrading.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=934"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Applications Across UK Commercial & Private Sectors<\/h3>\n
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Internal & External Dimensions Table<\/h3>\n
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\n Metric<\/strong><\/td>\n External Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>\n Internal Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>\n Door Opening<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n \n Length<\/b><\/td>\n 20 ft 0 in (6,058 mm)<\/td>\n 19 ft 4 in (5,898 mm)<\/td>\n – <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Width<\/b><\/td>\n 8 ft 0 in (2,438 mm)<\/td>\n 7 ft 8.5 in (2,352 mm)<\/td>\n 7 ft 8 in (2,340 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Height<\/b><\/td>\n 8 ft 6 in (2,591 mm)<\/td>\n 7 ft 10 in (2,393 mm)<\/td>\n 7 ft 5 in (2,280 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Capacity, Weight & Structural Ratings<\/h3>\n
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