10ft Used Cargo Worthy Shipping Container — Blue (Ref 2788)
A 10ft Used Cargo Worthy Container — carrying a valid CSC plate certifying it meets the structural, weatherproofing, and lifting requirements for active international freight movements. At 2,991 mm long and approximately 800 kg tare, it fits residential yards, narrow access lanes, and compact construction sites where a 20ft unit will not clear the gate. Cor-Ten steel body, 14 mm marine ply floor, fitted vents, and forklift pockets for crane-free repositioning. Follows ISO 668 corner casting geometry (note: 10ft containers sit outside standard ISO Series 1 slot spacing but retain the same corner casting compatibility).
Dimensions
External
| Length | 2,991 mm (9′ 10″) |
| Width | 2,438 mm (8′ 0″) |
| Height | 2,591 mm (8′ 6″) |
Internal
| Length | 2,830 mm (9′ 3″) |
| Width | 2,329 mm (7′ 8″) |
| Height | 2,390 mm (7′ 10″) |
| Internal volume | 15 m³ |
Weight & Handling
| Tare weight | ~800 kg |
| Handling | Forklift pockets fitted — crane-free repositioning; standard telehandler compatible |
| CSC plate | Valid — certified for lifting, transport, and vessel loading |
| Condition | Cargo Worthy (Used) — CSC plate valid for active shipping |
Construction
| Shell | All Cor-Ten weathering steel — ex-shipping line, corrosion resistant |
| Floor | 14 mm marine plywood on steel cross members |
| Doors | Double swing cargo doors — end wall |
| Locking | 2 locking bars per door — padlock latch cover fitted |
| Ventilation | Fitted vents — condensation reduction |
| Colour | Blue — original shipping line paint, not repainted |
| Corner castings | ISO forged steel — crane, forklift, and twistlock compatible |
What Cargo Worthy Means
A Cargo Worthy container carries a valid CSC plate certifying it meets the structural and weatherproofing requirements for active international freight movements. This is a higher grade than Wind & Watertight — a Cargo Worthy unit is accepted at ports and on vessels where a WWT unit is not. Buyers who need to export goods, move the container internationally, place it on a vessel for island or offshore delivery, or resell into the shipping supply chain require Cargo Worthy certification.
The compact 10ft footprint and 800 kg tare weight make this unit one of the most versatile in the 10ft used range — it loads onto a standard vessel, moves by forklift, and installs in locations a 20ft unit cannot access.
Condition Notes for Used Cargo Worthy
Surface rust, dents, and cosmetic wear are expected on Cargo Worthy used units. They reflect the container’s shipping history and do not affect structural integrity or CSC certification. The Cor-Ten steel body resists ongoing corrosion in outdoor Australian conditions without repainting or treatment. Two locking bars per door with a padlock latch cover give secure access without additional hardware.
Key Features
- Cargo Worthy grade — valid CSC plate for active shipping
- Compact 2,991 mm footprint — fits where a 20ft will not clear the gate
- ~800 kg tare weight — standard telehandler and forklift compatible
- 15 m³ internal volume — full 10ft storage and freight capacity
- All Cor-Ten steel — ex-shipping line, corrosion resistant
- 14 mm marine ply floor — handles hand trolley and stored goods loads
- Two locking bars per door with padlock latch cover
- Fitted vents — reduces condensation build-up
- Forklift pockets fitted — crane-free site repositioning
- Cosmetic wear expected — surface rust and dents normal for grade
Typical Applications
- On-site tool and equipment storage — trades, construction, workshops
- Farm and rural storage — feed, tools, machinery parts
- Residential backyard storage where a 20ft will not fit
- Export and international freight — CSC-certified for active shipping
- Island and offshore delivery — vessel-loadable
- Retail and hospitality overflow storage
Compare 10ft options across the full 10ft shipping container range — one-trip, cut-down, and specialty configurations available. For the broader used-grade range, see used shipping containers.
