20ft General Purpose (GP) Steel Shipping Container — Factory Blue Finish
General Product Overview
Unit Type: 20ft General Purpose (GP) Steel Shipping Container — Factory Blue Finish
Condition: New Build / One-Trip (Factory Fresh) or Certified Cargo Worthy / Wind & Watertight (WWT)
Design Intent: Engineered to provide a heavy-duty, weather-proof cargo and storage solution finished in a professional, durable blue coating, making it ideal for industrial yards, commercial facilities, maritime logistics, and aesthetic site integration.
2. Dimensions & Capacities
Parameter | Metric (SI) | Imperial |
External Length | 6,058 mm | 19 ft 10.5 in |
External Width | 2,438 mm | 8 ft 0 in |
External Height | 2,591 mm | 8 ft 6 in |
Internal Length | 5,898 mm | 19 ft 4 in |
Internal Width | 2,352 mm | 7 ft 9 in |
Internal Height | 2,390 mm | 7 ft 10 in |
Door Opening Width | 2,340 mm | 7 ft 8 in |
Door Opening Height | 2,280 mm | 7 ft 5.8 in |
Internal Volume | 33.1 $m^3$ | 1,169 $cu\ ft$ |
Tare Weight (Est.) | ~2,300 kg | ~5,071 lbs |
Max Gross Weight (MGW) | 30,480 kg | 67,200 lbs |
Max Payload Capacity | ~28,180 kg | ~62,126 lbs |
3. Material, Coating & Structural Specifications
Steel Construction: Heavy-gauge corrugated Corten A-grade weathering steel shell, offering maximum structural strength, impact resistance, and long-term protection against atmospheric corrosion.
Exterior Paint System: Factory-applied industrial marine-grade coating in standard blue (commonly RAL 5010 Gentian Blue or RAL 5013 Cobalt Blue), providing superior UV stabilization, color retention, and a clean corporate appearance.
Frame & Corner Castings: ISO 1161 heavy-duty structural steel corner castings and integrated forklift pockets for safe lifting, twist-lock stacking, and multi-modal transport.
Flooring: 28mm marine-grade waterproof treated plywood, screw-fastened to heavy-duty cross-members, capable of handling frequent forklift traffic and heavy inventory point loads.
4. Access, Security & Ventilation
Door Configuration: Standard double-wing cargo doors featuring 4 heavy-duty vertical locking cam bars with smooth galvanized handles and retainer loops.
Security Protection: Factory-fitted heavy-duty steel lockbox shielding padlocks against bolt-cutters, physical leverage, and tampering.
Weatherproofing & Airflow: Full-perimeter EPDM rubber door gaskets ensuring 100% wind- and water-tightness (WWT), paired with integrated weather-proof ventilation louvers to prevent internal humidity and condensation buildup.
5. Logistics & Handling
Transport: Fully compatible with standard global intermodal transport logistics, including container ships, railcars, tilt-tray trucks, and side-loaders.
Site Deployment: Rapidly positioned on any level hardstand (concrete pad, asphalt, or compacted gravel) with minimal foundation requirements for instant operational readiness.
