To answer many industries’ business needs, container providers like Tradecorp provide many types of 20’ containers for sale or rent in the U.S. The most common types include standard Dry Containers, High Cube containers, and Refrigerated Containers.
Shipping containers are a crucial component of global trade and commerce, especially in the U.S. market. They have sturdy corten steel structures and can be transported by cargo ships, trains, and trucks.
Understanding the different types of containers is essential, especially for selecting the right container for a particular shipment and ensuring efficient and effective transportation of goods.
Look at the various 20’ containers for sale or rent and understand which type of cargo they’re most suitable for!
20’ Dry Container
The 20’ Dry Container is our most popular and common type of shipping container for sale. It measures L 20′ x W 8′ x H 8’6″, providing ample space to achieve cargo storage and transportation efficiency.
The 20’ Dry Container is manufactured according to ISO specifications. It makes the container suitable for intermodal transport of freight. It also has several features that guarantee the safe transport of your cargo. For example, rubber-sealed doors, lashing rings, corner castings, and forklift pockets.
With their sturdy construction and security features, these containers are ideal for intermodal transportation in any weather conditions. They are popular for transporting and storing a variety of dry cargo, including electronics, vehicles, apparel, and industrial equipment.
20’ High Cube Container
The next 20’ Containers for sale and rent is the 20′ High Cube Container. It is very multifunctional and can be used for various applications. The main difference between 20’ Standard and 20’ High Cube Containers is their height. A 20’ High Cube Container measures 9’6″, while a 20’ Standard Container is 8’6″.
This height difference increases the storage capacity of a high-cube container from 2,350 cubic feet to 2,694 cubic feet. It allows you to store an additional 344 cubic feet.
High Cube Container has additional features like extra air vents, forklift pockets, lashing rings, locking bars, and corner castings. It is highly practical to deliver a range of goods, such as industrial equipment, raw materials, apparel, and vehicles.
20′ Side Opening Door Dry Containers
The 20’ side opening container is a practical container that differs from a standard container for its side doors on one side of the container. The side doors are normally two wing doors that open in two sections, one to the left and one to the right.
This container measures L 20’ x W 8’ x H 8’6”. That is spacious enough to store a wide range of cargo while remaining compact to fit in most locations. This is a highly practical solution for situations where you need space quickly, such as a pop-up store.
It has essential features like air vents, lashing rings, locking bars, a lockbox, corner castings, and forklift pockets.
20’ Duocon Dry Container
The 20’ duocon dry container is created by joining the back of two 10ft containers. This container can be used as one container with double doors or as two 10ft containers after separation.
Measuring L 20’ x W 8’ x H 8’6”, it shares the exact external dimensions with a 20’ standard container. It offers solutions for industries like construction and pop-up stores, where people can enter and exit from the other door.
Businesses and individuals can benefit from duocon containers that need two small separate storage spaces. This duocon is highly practical for project loading, requiring loading from both ends. The 20’ duocon dry container is a durable, secure, and versatile shipping container designed to transport and store a wide range of dry goods and materials.
20’ Refrigerated Container
If you’re looking for a reefer container that requires a lower temperature to store your products, the 20’ Refrigerated Container is a suitable solution. This reefer provides ample space to store and ship many products like food, pharmaceuticals, or other perishable goods.
This container will come with various refrigerator types that can be set to temperatures ranging from below freezing to just above ambient. Following the standards of the ISO, this refrigerated container is also built with durable Corten steel, a lockbox, T-bar floors, corner castings, forklift castings, and a CSC plate.
This container is also properly insulated and has rubber-sealed doors to maintain the desired temperature by keeping cold air inside and preventing warm air from entering.
20’ Insulated Container
Unlike a refrigerated container, insulated shipping containers do not have any refrigeration system. This kind of container is perfect if your need is just controlling temperature fluctuations and preventing condensation due to moisture buildup.
It offers optimal protection for a variety of goods, such as biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and several perishables. They ensure that your valuable items remain in a controlled environment throughout storage and transportation.
Insulated containers are commonly compliant with the ISO standard and equipped with several features to ensure the safety and easy movement of the cargo during the journey. Our rubber-sealed doors help to prevent moisture and contaminants from entering, while the locking bars offer protection for the door handles and securely lock the container.
20′ High Cube Side Open Dangerous Goods Containers
The 20’ High Cube Side Open Dangerous Goods Shipping Container is suitable for the safe and secure transport of hazardous materials. This container has a system that can prevent any spills or leaks from hazardous materials from escaping the container and contaminating the surrounding environment. You can use it in industries that handle hazardous materials, such as oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and chemical manufacturing.
It has a side opening mechanism, allowing for easy loading and unloading of hazardous materials that may be too large for standard end doors. Its dimension is L 20’ x W 8’ x H 9’6”, making it perfect to transport and store goods with extra height.
Moreover, it also comes with a range of essential features, such as a bunded flooring system, a drainage valve, side-opening doors, an emergency exit, locking bars, forklift pockets, and corner castings, and complies with ISO 16106:2020, the standard for ISO compliance.
20’ Half-Height Container
A 20-foot half-height container is half the height of a standard shipping container. Its special height makes it ideal for transporting dense cargo, as it maximizes the container’s weight capacity while ensuring stability during transport. It is compatible with a variety of transportation modes, such as container ships, trucks, and trains.
These are the ultimate solutions for industries requiring compact, rugged, and adaptable storage or transportation options. Designed to handle heavy-duty materials, these containers are perfect for construction sites, mining operations, and other demanding environments.
Engineered with high-quality Corten steel and reinforced structures, the 20’ half-height containers are designed to endure extreme weather and tough handling. Whether you’re working in coastal regions or rugged terrains, these containers resist rust, impact, and wear, providing long-lasting performance.
20’ Open Top Container
The 20-foot open-top container with a soft top or open top is suitable for transporting cargo that is higher than standard containers. With the open top, this container has an opening at the top, and this unit is also equipped with a standard door on the back to facilitate the goods loading process. However, you can properly cover the top of the unit with a piece of tarp.
If you buy it from us, our 20-foot open-top container is safe and suitable for use, as it complies with international ISO standards. You can use it to deliver items such as pipes, chains, cables, and steel poles or mine products such as iron ore and coal.
The containers have high-quality Corten steel, making it safe and suitable for long-term use. It also makes them resistant to corrosion and extreme weather conditions encountered during the transportation process and storage.
20’ Flat Rack Container
The 20’ Flat Rack Container is capable of transporting large and bulky items with a maximum capacity of 68,810 lbs, like machinery, vehicles, pipes, and even boats. The container’s collapsible ends make it easy to store when not in use, taking up less space than regular containers.
Moreover, the design makes it possible to load cargo from the top, bottom, or sides, which provides greater flexibility in how the container is used. In addition, you can also raise the collapsible ends when necessary to provide additional stability and containment for the cargo.
On top of that, the 20’ flat rack also has several features, such as corner castings, lashing rings, and forklift pockets. With all the features equipped, this is ideal for businesses that require the transportation of large and bulky items.
20′ Tank Container
These 20’ Containers for sale or rent are in Tank Container. They are multifunctional storage tanks designed to transport various materials such as liquids, gases, and powders.
They are also food-grade tank containers with special features for transporting food in liquid or powder form. These tanks have a stainless steel structure, which makes them weather-resistant, can be used for a long time, and are perfect to protect your product.
If you buy or rent this tank container from us, our 20’ T11 ISO Container comes with a steel frame around the unit to protect it from heavy impacts that may occur during the transportation process. The steel frame makes it easy to move,e and it has the same dimension as a 20ft Dry Container. This unit comes with a top hatch and release valve.
Conclusion
The various 20’ Containers for sale or rent above are available in several colors and variants at Tradecorp. Tradecorp also has a wide range of customization like additional doors, windows, insulation, and electrical systems or specific purposes such as site office or cafe containers.
We’ll help you find the perfect 20’ Containers for sale and rent for your business needs at a reasonable price. Fill out the contact form on our page, and we will respond to your inquiry promptly.