A 20ft Open-Side Shipping Container gives you the best of both worlds: a compact footprint with full side access and extra interior height for storing or loading oversized items. These one-trip specialty units open along the entire 20ft length, making them perfect for projects that require wide, unobstructed entry and vertical clearance. Whether you need flexible storage, workflow efficiency, or space for tall equipment, this container delivers secure, weatherproof, and highly versatile performance.
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Why Choose a 20 ft Open Sided Shipping Container
Unlike standard end-door containers, open-side containers let you retrieve items without unloading everything in front. This is a major advantage for businesses that need regular, organized access.
A 20ft footprint fits well on residential driveways, job sites, and small business lots while still offering flexible entry options.
Perfect for renovations, job sites, inventory storage, equipment, or household overflow.
The full-length side opening creates an instant storefront, making it easy to display and sell products directly from the container. Customers can see everything at once, with no barriers or tight entry points.
Open-side containers are rare and in high demand, helping maintain long-term value compared to standard units.
Popular Uses for 20 ft Conex Containers
Storing tall or oversized equipment that won’t fit in a standard-height unit.
Pop-up retail or event spaces where open visibility and flexible access matter
Construction or trades storage for materials like piping, lumber, or palletized goods.
Ideal for palletized goods, seasonal inventory, and items that need frequent access without reorganizing an entire container.
Prepare For A Smooth Delivery
To prepare for a hassle-free delivery, consider these following points:
- Ensure you have enough space:
- 12ft Width clearance
- 16ft Height clearance- no wires or trees above
- Straight line space needed:
- 75ft – for 1 x 20ft container
- 120ft – for 1 x 40ft container or 2 x 20ft (moved together)
- Check the weather conditions
Weather conditions such as rain or snow can impact delivery. Ensure that the path and container location are dry and firm. - Solid, level ground
Containers need to be delivered on solid, level ground to ensure the doors will open and close properly. - Flat delivery site
It is important that the path leading to the delivery site is a level, flat surface as hills and slopes may cause the tilt body truck to get stuck.
Ramps
Easily load and unload your container with our heavy-duty steel ramps. Designed for forklifts, vehicles, and equipment.
Rust & Corrosion Protection
Extend the life of your container with professional-grade rust and corrosion protection service. Ideal for coastal areas or long-term outdoor storage, this treatment helps maintain your container’s durability and appearance.
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Customer Reviews
FAQ
Yes. Open-side containers are structurally reinforced to maintain strength and stability despite the large side opening.
Absolutely. Open-side containers are ideal for modifications because the side opening reduces the need for cutting steel, making them popular for custom builds and conversions.
Most are delivered using a tilt-bed (rollback) truck, which allows the container to be placed on the ground without additional equipment, provided site access is adequate.
Choose an open-side container if you need frequent access, better visibility, or easy loading of long or bulky items. For simple, infrequent-access storage, a standard container may be sufficient.
Purchasing Questions
After choosing your container size and delivery option, we’ll email you an invoice. Once payment is received, we’ll schedule delivery or provide pickup and release details, including the depot location and pickup number.
Payment can be made by ACH, Wire Transfer, Mailed Check, Overnight payment, Major Credit or Debit Card.
Sorry we do not offer financing.
Delivery Questions
Once we receive payment on your invoice to purchase a container and agree on a delivery date. The truck driver will call the contact you provided us once the container is loaded on the truck to advise he is on his way to your location.
Delivery depends on the distance of your location from where we store our containers. Call our office at 708 627-2725 and we will provide you with a delivery quote.
Containers are typically delivered with a tilt-bed roll off truck. The driver tilts the bed up and the container slowly slides off onto the ground as the driver then pulls out from under the container. For a 20ft long storage container, you will need about 75ft of straight line clearance. For a 40ft long storage container, the truck and trailer will need about 110ft of straight line clearance.
We will deliver on cement, pavement, asphalt, gravel, grass & dirt, provided the surface is not too soft. However, we strongly recommend that you choose a site that is as level as possible. If the storage container is not level, the container doors may be hard to open and close. The surface area where you place your container should also have adequate drainage to avoid sinking.
Yes, there is no fee to load the container on your delivery truck.
Yes, railroad ties/landscape timber can be placed under the container to lift it up. The truck driver can help you at time of delivery. Please note, we do not provide the railroad ties/landscape timbers.
Not typically. Because the unit is considered a temporary structure, most zoning regulations do not require a permit. Contact your local municipality to find out the specific requirements for your area.
Yes, in some locations we can move or relocate your container. Please give our office a call at 708 627-2725 to discuss further.
Container deliveries are typically Monday thru Friday. But we do work with some trucking companies who will deliver on the weekend for an extra fee.
Yes, an authorized representative must be there for delivery.
We strive to deliver storage containers to fit your needs. Generally, delivery can take place in 3 to 5 days business days from time of order.
All used containers may have some exterior rust, dings, dents & maybe patches but nothing so significant that affects the structural aspect of the container. At Container Sales Group, we offer a water/wind tight guarantee at the time of delivery or pick-up. We ask our customers to thoroughly inspect the container at the time of delivery or pick-up to ensure it is water/wind tight. If there are any issues, we will work with the customer to replace the container, refund their money or assist in fixing the container.
