20ft Half-Height OT Shipping Container — First-Trip
First-trip version, this 20 ft Half Height Open Top container is a half-height platform for transporting pipes and rubble, in flawless condition certified new. Tarpaulin roof and 21,790 kg payload for the most demanding job sites.
- Dimensions (LxWxH)
- 6.1 m × 2.4 m × 1.3 m
- Floor area
- 13,7 m²
- Volume
- 14,5 m³
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Compliance
ISO 9001 and CSC standards.
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Technical specifications
| External dimensions | 6,058 m × 2,438 m × 1,295 m |
|---|---|
| Internal dimensions | 5,890 m × 2,340 m × 1,050 m |
| Tare weight | 2 210 kg |
| Payload | 21 790 kg |
| Volume | 14,5 m³ |
| Floor area | 13,7 m² |
| Materials | Corten steel |
| Floor type | Steel / Wood |
| Certifications | CSC |
| Type | Conteneur Half Height |
| Reference (SKU) | conteneur-20-pieds-half-height-ot-premier-voyage |
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In detail
What is a new 20ft Half-Height Open Top shipping container?
A Half-Height container is a shipping container with a reduced exterior height: 1.295 m, versus about 2.59 m on a standard format. The Open Top variant has a soft cover; a reinforced polyester tarpaulin tensioned by straps over removable metal bows. The "first-trip" designation means it is a new unit, straight from the factory after a single positioning journey.
This format combines the load density of the half-height with full top opening: simply undo the straps and roll back the tarpaulin to free full access to the floor, without removing the cover. The new structure is built on a Corten steel box, a self-weathering steel that naturally resists marine corrosion, fully welded, and a reinforced steel floor.
In the 20ft format, the unit offers about 14.5 m³ of usable volume for 21,790 kg of payload. It is the benchmark for transporting dense, concentrated loads, heavy bulk, ore, rubble, metals, soil, that a crane or excavator can load directly from the top.
In detail
Why choose a half-height container?
A standard shipping container is about 2.59 m tall. For many dense goods, rubble, ore, scrap metal, this height serves no purpose: the load is heavy but not bulky, and the container reaches its weight limit well before it's full.
The half-height brings the exterior height down to 1.295 m. The container keeps a high payload but becomes much lower. Two advantages follow: the crane or excavator can load from the top without lifting its bucket very high, and the container stays within the standard road gauge; no specific low-loader transport is needed.
Applications
Uses of a new 20ft Half-Height Open Top shipping container
The tarpaulin cover rolls back in a few moves: the crane, overhead crane, or excavator can access the cargo directly. Four industrial uses take advantage of this:
The applications below show in which contexts this format is most relevant. Each use case connects the on-site need to the container's concrete benefit.
Highlights
Why buy a new 20ft Half-Height Open Top shipping container
The new Half-Height Open Top combines a reduced height, built for dense loads, with top loading under a tarpaulin. The strengths below explain what this combination brings to heavy bulk handling, from loading to road delivery.
The strengths below explain what each technical choice brings to the project. They help compare the product with a less specialized alternative or a different condition.
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Reinforced polyester tarpaulin cover
The tarpaulin is removable via straps and the metal bows can be taken down. Floor access opens up fully for bulk loading.
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Top loading without dismantling
A crane, overhead crane, or excavator can lower the load directly from above. This is a decisive productivity gain on extraction sites.
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1.295 m exterior height
The box stays within the standard road gauge. No specific low-loader transport is needed, unlike a full-height container.
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21,790 kg payload
Despite its reduced height, the box handles a high, dense load. It reaches its weight limit exactly as it fills up, with no wasted volume.
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Corten box and reinforced steel floor
The self-weathering steel structure and reinforced floor withstand the stress of heavy bulk and falling material.
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ISO 6346 and CSC compliance
The unit moves through multimodal transport, maritime, rail, road, without any modification. This reference confirms the container's fitness for regulated transport, handling, or storage.
Applications
What is the price of a new 20ft Half-Height Open Top shipping container
The Half-Height Open Top is a niche market: small-batch production, demand concentrated among construction, mining, and steel operations that favor direct crane or excavator loading.
Four factors drive the quote observed:
The factors below explain why the price can vary from one quote to another. They help you read a quote by distinguishing the product price, availability, and delivery costs.
Delivery
Delivery & logistics
National Conteneur delivers throughout mainland France and internationally. Lead times and conditions vary by zone and mode of transport.
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