20′ Shipping Container For Sale

20ft Shipping Containers for Baltimore City Sites

Rowhouse blocks, narrow streets and alley access make Baltimore City deliveries different from a suburban driveway. A 20ft container is usually the right size for city sites: big enough for a renovation, a storefront or a small business, and short enough to place where a 40 never could. K&K International delivers 20ft containers into the city from our yard in Rosedale.

Why a 20ft Works in the City

• Footprint: 20′ L x 8′ W x 8’6″ H
• Storage: about 150 sq ft of floor space and 1,169 cubic feet of volume
• Weight: about 5,000 lbs empty (see 20′ conex weight)
• Security: steel walls and lockable cargo doors for tools and materials on active job sites

Placing a Container on a City Street

If the container will sit on a street, sidewalk or alley, it is in the public right of way, which usually needs a permit from the Baltimore City Department of Transportation. On private property, zoning rules apply instead. Baltimore City and Baltimore County are separate jurisdictions with separate rules, so check with the one where the container will sit. Our guide to Maryland container permits has more.

Delivery Tips for Tight Sites

• Measure the path: the truck needs a straight run to the drop spot, without low wires, tree limbs or overhangs.
• Plan for parked cars: street spots in front of the site may need to be clear on delivery day.
• Check the surface: set the container on firm, level ground or blocks, not soft soil.
• Think about the doors: decide which way the doors should face before the truck arrives; it is hard to turn a container once it is down.

Our delivery site preparation guide covers the full checklist.

Common City Uses

• Renovation and rehab projects storing materials on site
• Restaurants and shops adding back-of-house storage
• Churches, schools and nonprofits storing event and program supplies
• Contractors needing a secure tool crib between jobs

New or Used, Buy or Rent

Choose a new one-trip container when it will be seen from the street, or a graded used container to save money; see our container grades. For a short project, ask about container rentals. Browse 20ft units on our 20ft containers for sale page or in our shop, and see all Baltimore shipping containers.

Get a Quote for Your City Site

Call (410) 574-5550 or request a free quote with your address, and tell us about the street and access so we can plan the delivery.