Cargo Worthy
20ft Standard Cargo-Worthy Shipping Container
From $1,450
Price varies by condition & availability
Certified cargo-worthy 20ft unit — solid structure at a mid-range price.
Inspected
Structurally Sound
30-Day Guarantee
Detailed Dimensions & Specs
| External Dimensions | |
| Dimensions | 20' × 8' × 8'6" |
| Internal Dimensions | |
| Dimensions | 19'4" × 7'8" × 7'10" |
| Door Opening | |
| Width x Height | 7'8" × 7'5" |
| Capacity & Weight | |
| Ceiling Height (interior) | 7'10" |
| Tare Weight | 4,850 lbs |
| Floor Area | 148 sq ft |
| Cubic Capacity | 1,172 cu ft |
| Construction | |
| Floor Type | Marine-grade plywood |
| Material | Corten steel (weathering steel) |
What Makes This Container a Strong Fit for Your Build
Passed structural and weatherproof inspection
Functional locking bars and door hardware
Surface patina but no through-wall rust
Intact marine-grade plywood floor
Suitable for domestic transport or static storage
A cargo-worthy 20ft standard container strikes the balance between affordability and reliability that most Denver buyers are looking for. Each unit has been inspected to confirm the walls, roof, and floor are structurally sound and the doors seal properly against Colorado’s rain, snow, and dust. You will see cosmetic patina on the exterior — surface oxidation is normal for Corten steel and actually forms a protective layer over time.
This size is the workhorse of the shipping-container world. It is compact enough to fit on a single flatbed truck for delivery yet large enough to hold the contents of a small apartment or a season’s worth of landscaping equipment. Businesses along the I-25 corridor regularly use 20ft CWO units for tool storage, seasonal inventory overflow, and job-site lockups.
If your main goal is dependable, weatherproof storage without paying the premium for a like-new finish, the cargo-worthy grade delivers exactly that. The container is still eligible for re-certification if you ever need to ship goods domestically, giving you flexibility down the road.
Common Build Ideas Using This Unit
Tiny Home
Guest House / ADU
Home Office
Workshop
Vacation Rental
Job Site Office
How We Get It to You
We transport containers throughout Denver and across Colorado on dedicated tilt-bed haulers.
3-7 Business Days
Standard lead time once your order is confirmed
Tilt-Bed Drop-Off
Your container rolls right off the truck onto a flat, ready surface
All of Colorado Covered
From the Denver metro and Front Range to mountain communities statewide
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