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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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