The 20ft container is the most common type of container and can store a variety of dry goods. In this article you will learn why 20ft containers are suitable for storage. In addition, we will tell you how to get a good and cheap container.

Abstract of this article

* Buy New and Used 20ft Containers

* Types of 20ft Containers

* Dimensions of 20ft container

* 20ft container capacity

* 20ft container: get real-time price

Buy new and used 20ft containers

The first thing you need to decide before buying is the container condition. If you plan to use it for a long time, you should choose a new container, their life span is as long as 15-20 years.

New containers are more expensive than used containers. The average price for a new case is between $2,000 and $3,000.

The smartest thing to do is to buy a cargo container or a windproof and waterproof container to store your goods in. These two types of containers are safe and airtight, but much cheaper than new containers.

Types of 20ft Containers

After determining the condition of the container, the next step is to decide on the type of container that is most suitable for storing your goods. Read on to learn about the different kinds of shipping containers.

⚡️20 ' GP (General Purpose)

A popular choice is the 20' standard box, which is smaller and easier to move, transport, and handle, making it ideal for storage.

A 20ft container is enough to store all kinds of goods. You can get a 20ft container in some areas for $700 on the Aishi platform!

⚡️20 ' HQ (High Cube)

A 20ft HQ is very similar to a 20ft TEU, only 1ft taller. Extra height adds storage space, get more value without adding square footage.

If you want to make full use of the space, a 20ft high cabinet is naturally a better investment choice. Tall cabinets are also suitable for storing large cargo or tall items.

⚡️ 20 'OT (Open Top Container)

Open top containers do not have a roof, but instead a rain cloth is used to cover the cargo to protect it from the elements. This type of container is suitable for cargo that is of a size or shape that is difficult to fit in the door of a standard container.

The size of a 20ft container

20ft container capacity

Capacity is one of the most important things to consider when choosing a container, and you can intuitively feel how much can be stored in a specific type and specific size container.

A 20ft standard box can hold:

* 200 full-size mattresses

* 48000 bananas

* 50-60 refrigerators

* 400 flat-screen TVs

* Complete home furnishing for one or two bedrooms

20ft container: real-time price

After deciding on the box type of the 20ft container, let's take a look at the price. The following are the prices of 20ft suitable cargo containers around the world:

As you can see, prices vary widely across regions - the lowest being in India. For you, buying a 20ft container from India is more affordable than buying from places like the US, you can save $400!

However, container prices are constantly changing due to various factors such as regions, markets and container conditions. How to track the latest price of container?

CIMC Equilink provides various types of new and used containers, especially our standard containers, 40 feet container price and 20 feet container price are very affordable. If you are looking for shipping containers for sale, please visit us by email（info.equilink@cimc.com）or submit a quick quote.

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