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20ft Open-Top Shipping Container - Plywood Floor - RAL 5013 Cobalt Blue — supplier photo 1
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New / One-Trip

20ft Open-Top Shipping Container - Plywood Floor - RAL 5013 Cobalt Blue

The 20ft Open-Top Shipping Container - Plywood Floor is a new unit suited to crane or grab loading of tall and awkward cargo.

SKU:
AO-20-OT-PLY-NEW-RAL5013
Depot:
Long Beach, CA depot

Colour: RAL 5013 Cobalt Blue

Other RAL colours are available as painted-to-order custom work — request a quotation.

$2,075 US dollars

Excludes applicable sales tax and delivery. The full total is shown before payment is authorized.

In stock
  • Delivery available — automatic pricing for configured areas, quotation elsewhere
  • Pickup available from the Long Beach depot (scheduled in advance)
max 5 per online order

Key Features

  • CSC plated for international transport
  • Corten weathering steel construction
  • Lockable cargo doors with galvanised locking bars
  • 28 mm marine-grade plywood

Product Description

20FT Open Top Shipping Container

Full Overhead Access. Secure. CSC Certified.

The 20FT Open Top Shipping Container is designed to accommodate cargo that requires overhead loading or exceeds standard container height limitations. Featuring a removable roof and detachable header bar, this container allows efficient handling of oversized materials via crane, forklift, or hoist — without compromising on structural integrity.

Available in both new and used condition (subject to stock), each unit is CSC certified, ensuring full compatibility with intermodal freight systems across road, rail, and maritime transport.

Product Specifications

Specification Details
Container Type 20FT Open Top
Internal Dimensions 5.898 m x 2.350 m x 2.350 m
External Dimensions 6.058 m x 2.438 m x 2.591 m
Door Opening 2.340 m W x 2.280 m H
Internal Volume 32.60 m³
Tare Weight 2,250 kg
Max Payload 28,230 kg
Max Gross Weight 30,480 kg
Floor Type Forklift-compatible plywood flooring
Color RAL5013 Blue (default)
Certification CSC Certified
Availability New & Used (based on location/stock)

Key Features

Removable Roof Section

Allows unrestricted vertical loading from above using crane, hoist, or gantry systems. Ideal for materials that exceed standard door height or require drop-in access.

Detachable Header Bar

Front-end bar can be removed to increase clearance during front-loading by forklift or telehandler, improving handling efficiency on job sites and in industrial yards.

Heavy-Duty Tarpaulin

Each unit includes a weatherproof canvas tarpaulin with tensioned locking cleats, offering full overhead coverage and protection from rain, dust, or UV during transit or storage.

Plywood Flooring

Durable, forklift-ready flooring supports pallet jacks and industrial equipment — suitable for heavy-duty warehouse and job-site use.

CSC Certified

Units are CSC plated for legal use in intermodal shipping systems. Suitable for road, rail, and ocean freight without modification or compliance delay.

Use Case Applications

Construction & Infrastructure Projects

Ideal for transporting oversized steel beams, scaffolding, rebar bundles, or machinery that cannot be loaded through standard container doors. Perfect for modular bridge elements or precast components.

Heavy Equipment Handling

Designed for top-loading large engines, turbines, generator sets, and irregular mechanical assemblies that require crane placement.

Industrial Materials & Fabrication

Supports top-down loading of dense raw materials such as metal coils, bulk rebar, aluminum extrusion racks, and fabricated industrial units.

Restricted Loading Environments

Functions exceptionally in ports, dense job sites, or warehouse yards where rear or side access is limited or obstructed. Enables vertical loading from fixed gantries or tower cranes.

Additional Information

  • Condition Verification: All containers are inspected before dispatch for frame integrity, flooring stability, and CSC plate validation.
  • Paint Finish: RAL5013 Blue is standard. Custom RAL colors are available upon request; lead times may vary.
  • Unit Variants: Also available in 40FT Open Top and Hard Top configurations. Please inquire for current availability.
  • Lead Time & Stock: Inventory and condition options may vary by region. Early booking is recommended for modified units or large-scale orders.

Technical Specifications

Technical specifications for 20ft Open-Top Shipping Container - Plywood Floor - RAL 5013 Cobalt Blue
Product typeShipping container
DesignOpen-Top
ConditionNew / One-Trip
Exterior (L × W × H)19′ 10.5″ × 8′ 0″ × 8′ 6″
Interior (L × W × H)19′ 4″ × 7′ 8″ × 7′ 10″
Door opening (W × H)7′ 8″ × 7′ 5″
Tare weight≈ 4,850 lb
Max gross weight67,200 lb
Internal capacity≈ 1,172 cu ft
Door configurationEnd cargo doors; removable roof for top loading
Floor material28 mm marine-grade plywood
Exterior colourRAL 5013 Cobalt Blue
LockboxFitted
Forklift pocketsYes
VentilationPassive weatherproof vents
CertificationCSC plated for international transport

What New / One-Trip Means

A new or one-trip container has generally completed one initial cargo movement from its manufacturing origin. Minor handling marks, paint abrasions, small dents, floor marks, or other transportation-related cosmetic evidence may still be present. This is normal for one-trip units and does not affect the stated condition classification.

Read the full Container Condition Guide

Delivery Requirements

  • Processing: 1–3 business days after payment, verification, and receipt of required information.
  • Delivery estimate: 5–10 business days after processing.
  • Site access: tilt-bed delivery of a 20ft container needs a straight, firm approach (roughly 60 feet), 12–14 feet of width, and clear overhead access free of wires and branches.
  • Unloading: tilt-bed standard; flatbed, crane, or chassis options are quoted based on your site.
  • Complex sites are switched to quotation mode so transportation can be planned correctly — request a delivered price.

Intended Uses

  • Crane or grab loading of tall
  • Awkward cargo

Customers are responsible for confirming that the product and intended use comply with applicable zoning, building, environmental, fire, safety, transportation, and permit requirements. This product is not represented as suitable for housing, food storage, hazardous materials, or regulated uses unless expressly stated in writing.

Returns and Warranty

  • Eligible standard product: returns may be requested within 18 calendar days of delivery, subject to authorization. Customer pays return transportation for change-of-mind returns.
  • Structural integrity and wind/watertight condition warranted at delivery; see Warranty Policy.

Returns and Refunds PolicyWarranty Policy

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