New one-trip · High Cube Open Side Container

20' High Cube Open Side Shipping Container

Doors along one long side open up the side of the container, so you can reach everything without unloading from the back, plus standard cargo doors at one end. The high cube adds a foot of height (9'6" outside) for tall items, racking and build-outs.

Not stocked at our Saint Louis depot today.
Starting at$3,895+ delivery
Delivered price from the depot that serves your ZIP. Or request a quote.

At a glance

Size
20' high cube
Condition
New / one-trip
Exterior
20' L × 8' W × 9'6" H
Doors
One end + side doors
Cubic capacity
1,310 cu ft (37.1 m³)
Max payload
59,700 lb (27,080 kg)
Size drawing

How big is a 20' High Cube Open Side?

About 160 sq ft of ground. Plan for 75 ft of straight run for the delivery truck.
Side Side doors 20' (6.10 m) Door end 8' (2.44 m) 9'6" (2.90 m)
Exterior, drawn to scale.
Inside length
19'4"
Inside width
7'8"
Inside height
8'10"
Floor area
148 sq ft
Capacity
1,310 cu ft
Standard pallets
About 10 (48" × 40")

Delivery & pickup

  • Where we deliverWithin 200 miles of our depots — this one ships from Saint Louis, MO. See all locations.
  • Tilt-bed deliveryFrom $350, priced by distance from the depot. The truck slides the container off onto the ground where you want it.
  • TimingUsually 3–7 business days after your order is confirmed. We call ahead with a delivery window.
  • PickupFree from the depot with approved commercial transport.

Check your site

  • Straight approachAbout 75 ft of straight, clear run and 12 ft of width. Gates, turns and slopes must fit the whole truck and trailer.
  • Overhead clearanceAt least 14 ft clear along the route and at the spot: no power lines, branches or roof overhangs.
  • Firm, level groundGravel, concrete, asphalt or compacted ground. Read the delivery guide.
20' High Cube Open SideOverview
Type
High Cube Open Side Container
Size
20-foot
Height
High cube (9'6")
Condition
New / one-trip: one loaded voyage from the factory
ISO size code
25G1
Expected service life
20–30 years with basic upkeep
20' High Cube Open SideDimensions
Exterior
20' L × 8' W × 9'6" H
Interior length
19'4" (5.90 m)
Interior width
7'8" (2.35 m)
Interior height
8'10" (2.69 m)
Floor area
148 sq ft (13.8 m²)
Cubic capacity
1,310 cu ft (37.1 m³)
20' High Cube Open SideDoors & access
Doors
Double cargo doors at one end plus side doors along one long side
20' High Cube Open SideWeight & load
Tare (empty)
7,500 lb (3,400 kg)
Max payload
59,700 lb (27,080 kg)
Max gross weight
67,200 lb (30,480 kg)
20' High Cube Open SideConstruction
Walls & roof
Corrugated Corten weathering steel, factory primed and painted
Floor
1⅛" (28 mm) marine-grade hardwood plywood on steel cross-members
Corner castings
8 ISO castings for twist locks, chains, and lifting
Locking
Lock box on most new units; padlock not included
Ventilation
Passive vents (typically 2 or more)
Weather rating
Wind and watertight
Stacking
Rated to stack 9-high when loaded
Nominal figures for new one-trip units; each container's exact weights are on its data plate.

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