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New & used 20ft shipping containers

The most versatile size we stock: secure, wind & watertight, and ready for storage, transport or modification. Buy or hire, in a range of colours, delivered anywhere in NZ.

✓ New & used stock
✓ Range of colours
✓ Fully customisable
20ft shipping container in black at Container Space

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The 20ft workhorse

Enough room for the big jobs, compact enough to fit on site

A 20ft container holds roughly 33 cubic metres (about a 3-bedroom house worth of storage) yet still drops neatly onto a standard truck and most sites. It’s our most popular size for good reason.

Whether you need secure storage that lasts decades, or a blank canvas for a modified office or sleepout, the 20ft is where most of our customers start.

33.2 m³

Internal capacity

6.06 m

External length

28 t

Max payload

CSC

Certified & wind/watertight

Range of colours

Pick a colour, or match yours exactly

Our containers come in a range of stock colours, and we can paint to any RAL or brand colour you need. Tap a swatch to preview.

Make it yours

Customise your 20ft

Start with a standard box and add exactly what you need. Our NZ workshop does it all in-house.

Windows & doors

Personnel doors, sliding doors, windows and roller doors.

Insulation & lining

Ply lining, insulation and flooring for year-round comfort.

Power & lighting

Full electrical fit-out: outlets, lighting, heat pumps.

Shelving & racking

Built-in shelving, workbenches and load-restraint systems.

Common uses

One container, endless possibilities

From a simple lock-up to a fully fitted space. Here’s what people do with a 20ft. Tap to explore.

Shipping container office

Offices

Lined, insulated and powered, a 20ft makes a smart site office or studio, warm in winter, cool in summer, and ready to relocate.
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Shipping container fitted out as a workshop with benches, racking and lighting

Workshops

Fit out a 20ft with benches, shelving and power for a tidy, secure workshop or gear store that keeps everything in one place.
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Shipping container lunchroom

Lunchrooms

Give the crew a proper break space, a lined, ventilated lunchroom with seating, windows and a kitchenette.
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Entry of a shipping container sleepout with a glass door

Sleepouts & Cabins

Turn a container into a self-contained sleepout or cabin, perfect for guests, teens or a quiet home office out the back.
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Shipping container cafe

Cafes & Pop-ups

Side-opening containers make eye-catching cafés, bars and pop-up retail, a portable storefront that travels to the crowd.
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Swimming pool built from a shipping container shell

Swimming Pools

A steel-shell pool that goes in far faster than concrete - above ground, partially sunk, or built into a deck.
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Shipping container padlock with keys

Accessories

Everything that turns a steel box into a space you can actually use - shelving, ramps, locks, ventilation, lighting and more.
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Specifications

20ft container specifications

Dimension 20ft Standard
External (L × W × H) 6.06 × 2.44 × 2.59 m
Internal (L × W × H) 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m
Door opening (W × H) 2.34 × 2.28 m
Internal capacity 33.2 m³
Tare weight ≈ 2,180 kg
Max payload ≈ 28,300 kg

FAQ

20ft containers, answered

A standard 20ft container is approximately 6.1m long, 2.44m wide, and 2.59m high. Internal dimensions are slightly smaller, providing around 1,170 cubic feet of storage space.

20ft containers are highly versatile and commonly used for storage, transport, construction sites, business inventory, and container modifications such as offices or workshops.

Yes, our containers are wind and watertight, designed to keep your items protected from rain, wind, and harsh outdoor conditions.

20ft containers are built from durable steel and feature lockable doors, making them a highly secure storage solution. Additional lockboxes or security upgrades can also be added if required.

Yes, we provide reliable delivery nationwide. Our team will help coordinate delivery based on your location and site access requirements.

Yes, we offer both purchase and hire options, giving you flexibility depending on your needs and budget.

Containers are typically delivered using tilt tray or hiab trucks. The site must have clear access and enough space for safe placement.

Absolutely. 20ft containers are commonly used for modifications such as offices, retail spaces, workshops, and custom builds.

You’ll need enough room for the container (6m length) plus additional clearance for the delivery truck. Our team can advise on access and placement before delivery.

Yes, we partner up regularly with Container Shelters NZ, for more information please contact our team.

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