20ft One-Trip Full Side Access Container — Blue — New
Complete side wall access on a brand new, one-trip 20ft shipping container. This full side access (FSA) container features a pair of double hinged doors along the full 20ft side — as well as a pair of double doors at the 8ft end. Furthermore, manufactured in China to ISO specifications, it has made a single trip to Australia and arrives in as-new condition.
Moreover, with 8 vents and CSC-plated to 24 ton gross weight, this container suits high-access storage, retail activations, workshop use, and any application where loading from the side is faster and more practical than end-door-only access.
Additionally, all Corten steel construction, 28mm marine plywood floor, and two locking bars on every door deliver the durability and security expected of a purpose-built ISO container.
20ft Full Side Access 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 | 21,800 kg |
| CSC Plated Max Gross Weight | 24,000 kg (24 ton) |
Full Side Access Container Specifications
Condition: One-Trip (New) — Never previously loaded.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Construction | All Corten steel — rust and corrosion resistant |
| Flooring | 28mm marine plywood on steel cross-members |
| Side Doors | Double hinged doors — full-length 20ft side opening |
| End Doors | Double hinged doors — full-width 8ft end opening |
| Locking Bars | 2 per door — side and end doors |
| Forklift Pockets | 2 per side — 4 total |
| Ventilation | 8 vents — superior passive airflow |
| CSC Plate | Yes — max gross weight 24 ton |
| Colour | Blue |
| ISO Standard | ISO 668 Series 1 |
Full Side Access vs Standard End Door — Key Difference
| Feature | Standard End Door | Full Side Access |
|---|---|---|
| Access Points | End only — 2,340mm wide | Side + end — ~5,500mm wide |
| Forklift Access | Straight in — end only | Lateral — full container length |
| Simultaneous Access | 1 point | 2 points — side and end open together |
| Ventilation | 2–4 vents standard | 8 vents — double standard |
| Retail / Display Use | Limited — end only visible | Full-length shopfront |
Key Features
- One-Trip condition — manufactured new, shipped once, sold in as-new condition
- Full side access — double hinged doors open the complete 20ft side wall
- End and side doors — simultaneous access from two directions
- 8 vents — double the standard vent count, superior passive ventilation
- CSC plated to 24 ton maximum gross weight
- 2 locking bars per door — side and end doors independently secured
- All Corten steel construction — rust, corrosion, and impact resistant
- 28mm marine plywood floor — forklift-rated, moisture-resistant base
- 4 forklift pockets (2 per side) — easy repositioning on site
- Manufactured to ISO specifications — intermodal compatible
- Delivered to locations throughout Australia
Applications
Retail and Pop-Up Shopfronts
The full-length side opening creates an unobstructed shopfront the complete length of the container. Furthermore, the blue exterior photographs well and provides a strong visual anchor for brand signage and display fit-out. As a result, this container suits markets, festivals, permanent pop-up retail, and branded product activations across Australia.
High-Throughput Storage Operations
The side doors allow forklift operators lateral access to every pallet position along the full interior length without repositioning other stock. Moreover, simultaneous loading from the side and unloading from the end reduces handling time significantly in high-throughput storage and distribution operations.
Workshop and Trade Use
The full-length opening floods the interior with natural light and airflow — creating a workable environment for mechanics, fabricators, and tradespeople. Additionally, the 8-vent passive system maintains air quality around paints, solvents, and chemical products stored inside during working hours.
Produce and Agricultural Storage
The 8-vent system makes this container well suited to storing fresh produce, dry agricultural goods, and bulk materials that require airflow to prevent moisture and heat build-up. Furthermore, lateral forklift access speeds up loading and unloading of palletised produce without the manoeuvring constraints of end-door access.
Event and Hospitality Infrastructure
Food trucks, bar setups, and hospitality service counters deploy from the full-length side opening. Therefore, staff work inside while customers interact from the open side — without requiring customers to approach the container end or queue around the corner.
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