30ft Used Shipping Container Bulk Specifications
External Dimensions
| Dimension | Millimetres | Feet / Inches |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 9,125 mm | 30′ 0″ |
| Width | 2,438 mm | 8′ 0″ |
| Height | 2,591 mm | 8′ 6″ |
Internal Dimensions
| Dimension | Millimetres | Feet / Inches |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 8,965 mm | 29′ 5″ |
| Width | 2,352 mm | 7′ 8″ |
| Height | 2,385 mm | 7′ 10″ |
Construction & Bulk Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Construction | All Corten steel — ex-shipping line |
| Condition | Wind & Watertight (Used) |
| Colour | Varies — original factory paint (pictured: yellow) |
| End Doors | Exterior hinged double doors — 2 locking bars each |
| Door Configuration | 2-door or 3-door — confirm with sales team |
| Top Opening Lids | 4 x fitted — top loading access |
| Front Tipping Hatch | Fitted — bulk discharge at front |
| Ventilation | 4 or 8 vents depending on model |
| Forklift Pockets | 2 per side — both sides |
| Floor | Timber or fibreglass on steel cross members — confirm with sales team |
What Makes a 30ft Used Bulk Container the Right Call
A 30ft used shipping container bulk sits between a 20ft and a 40ft unit in volume — enough capacity to hold a useful material quantity without the footprint of a full 40ft bulk container on a tight site. Construction operators use them to store and discharge aggregate at concrete batching points on confined urban worksites. Agricultural operators load grain by auger or conveyor through the top lids and discharge through the front hatch without any manual shovelling. Moreover, waste and recycling companies use the front tipping hatch to discharge directly into a truck or skip without tilting the container or repositioning site equipment. Therefore, this unit handles bulk material intake and discharge workflows that a standard dry container simply can’t support.
The used condition brings the price down to its most cost-effective point while retaining the wind- and watertight structural integrity needed for outdoor bulk storage. Furthermore, Corten steel resists corrosion from the wet and abrasive materials these containers typically store. In addition, the 2 or 3 door configuration — confirm with our sales team — suits different discharge and site access setups without additional modification costs.
Key Features
- Front tipping hatch — bulk discharge without tilting the container
- 4 x top opening lids — load from above by excavator, conveyor, or auger
- 2 or 3 door configuration — confirm availability with sales team
- All Corten steel — ex-shipping line, weather and corrosion resistant
- Wind & watertight — structurally sound for outdoor bulk storage
- 4 or 8 vents — airflow for stored materials
- Forklift pockets both sides — crane-free repositioning
- Timber or fibreglass floor — confirm with sales team
- Colour varies — original factory paint, not guaranteed
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This container meets ISO 668 Series 1 freight container standards. Therefore, it is built to international structural and dimensional specifications.
