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About New 20ft Hard-Top Containers
A new 20ft Hard-Top shipping container is designed for heavy-duty cargo that requires extra strength and flexibility during loading and transport. Its removable steel roof and wide-opening doors allow for efficient handling of oversized or heavy goods that cannot be loaded through standard container doors. Perfect for industrial equipment, dense raw materials, or bulk cargo, this container offers superior functionality for demanding logistics operations.
Built from robust Corten steel, the container provides excellent resistance against harsh weather conditions and long-term wear. Fully ISO and CSC certified, it complies with international shipping standards, ensuring safe and reliable transport worldwide. The reinforced roof and lashing points inside guarantee that cargo is securely stowed for maximum safety.
How a 20ft Hard-Top Container Works
A 20ft Hard-Top container features a removable solid steel roof that can be lifted by crane or forklift, enabling top-loading of heavy or irregular cargo. Once loaded, the steel roof can be reattached to provide full protection against weather and external impacts. Internal lashing rings are used to secure cargo during transit, ensuring it remains stable and safe throughout the journey.
What does “new container” mean?
A “new” shipping container is a so-called one-trip container – it has only been used once for transport from the factory to its first destination. This ensures minimal wear and tear, perfect condition, and the highest standards of durability and longevity compared to used containers.
Purchase a New 20ft Hard-Top Container from CHS Patagon
At CHS Patagon, we supply brand-new 20ft Hard-Top containers tailored to your operational needs:
- Premium quality – ISO-certified and CSC-plated for international shipping
- Robust design – removable steel roof for top-loading heavy cargo
- Efficient handling – suitable for crane and forklift operations
- Customizable options – available in special colors or with additional fittings
- Fast delivery – across Latin America, and worldwide
With decades of expertise, CHS Patagon is your trusted partner for container sales and logistics solutions. Purchasing a new 20ft Hard-Top container means investing in a secure, durable, and versatile unit that meets the highest standards for storage, transport, or specialized project requirements.
When buying a container online, you can choose between pick-up from one of our depots, or tilt-bed delivery to your location.
Pick-Up
Most products are in-stock and available for pick-up within 3-5 days. With this option, you are responsible for ensuring you have a suitable vehicle and the proper equipment to safely offload your container on your property. A member of our team will reach out to coordinate your pick-up. Contact us if you require pick-up sooner.
Tilt-Bed Delivery
If you select tilt-bed delivery, your shipping container will be delivered on a tilt-bed trailer. This is a specialized piece of equipment that is towed by either a hot shot truck or standard truck cab. Then, the front of the bed is raised so the container slides safely to the ground as the driver slowly drives forward.
To facilitate delivery on a tilt-bed trailer, you will need:
- Length Clearance: 100ft (30.5m)
- Height Clearance: 15ft (4.5m)*
- Width Clearance: 12ft (3.65m)
Note: Any low-hanging wires at the drop-site must be at least 18ft off the ground for the trailer to tilt safely.
To learn more about these delivery methods, consult our shipping container delivery guide.
Key Features
- One intermodal trip to the U.S.
- Typically less than 2 years old
- Strong resale value
- Can be used for decades
What they look like
One-trip containers are the newest available for sale. Most are manufactured in beige (RAL 1015), though colors like dark blue, red, and grey are also common. They usually do not carry shipping-line logos—though it is a possibility. And while they are in excellent condition, minor scuffs or small dents from their single ocean journey are normal.
Features and build
One-trip containers come in two subcategories: storage-spec (also known as “trading-spec”) and shipping-spec (also called “leasing-spec”).
Storage-spec containers are made for domestic use and are easy to access and secure from the ground—they include features like a lockbox, easy-open door handles, and forklift pockets.
Shipping-spec containers are built for intermodal shipping and may not include all of the same features. However, the steel is slightly thicker in shipping-spec units (1.6 mm versus 1.2 mm for storage-spec), making them better suited for repeated transport.
Why they’re called “one-trips”
Because almost all containers are manufactured in China, they must make at least one loaded voyage before being sold in the U.S. This avoids the cost and footprint of shipping an empty unit.
Uses
New containers are suitable for any storage, shipping, or building application. They are the only grade we recommend for multi-story construction and are commonly used in the creation of modular self-storage facilities.
Read more: Guide to Shipping Container Grades
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