20′ Storage Container with Tarpaulin Wall

Flexible Storage with Fast and Convenient Side Access

The 20′ Storage Container with Tarpaulin Wall is an excellent solution for businesses and individuals who need more than a conventional enclosed storage container can provide. Built around a standard 20-foot, approximately 6-meter storage container, this specially modified unit replaces one complete long side with a durable tarpaulin wall, creating a wide and convenient access point for loading and unloading large, long, or bulky items.

Unlike a conventional container where access is primarily through the end doors, the tarpaulin-side design makes it significantly easier to position machinery, equipment, long materials, pallets and other goods along the full length of the container. This makes the unit particularly practical for construction companies, workshops, industrial operations, equipment storage, agricultural applications, warehouses and businesses handling oversized goods.

The tarpaulin is designed to be opened using an integrated sliding rail system, allowing the side of the container to be opened when full access is required. When closed, the tarpaulin provides a practical protective barrier for the stored contents while maintaining the flexibility that makes this container different from a standard storage unit.

A rubber protective strip is installed along the top of the container, helping protect the sliding rails from adverse weather conditions. At the bottom, quick fasteners secure the tarpaulin in position. These features provide a practical combination of accessibility, usability and protection for day-to-day storage operations.

At the opposite end of the container, lockable double doors provide conventional end access. This gives users two practical ways to access the container depending on the type of goods being stored and how the container is positioned.

The container can be supplied new or used, providing customers with flexibility when balancing condition and budget. Regardless of whether the base container is new or used, the tarpaulin and fastening components are supplied new, helping ensure that the modified side is ready for use.

For customers who require additional internal height, the modification can also be integrated into a 20-foot High Cube container, which provides approximately 30 cm more height than a standard container.

Additional equipment can be specified to create a storage environment better suited to your operation. Available options include electricity and lighting, shelving, and steel or aluminium flooring, allowing the container to be adapted for different storage and working requirements.

Technical Description & Specifications

Key Design Features

Large Side Opening
The replacement of one long wall with a tarpaulin provides substantially more convenient side access than a standard enclosed storage container. This is particularly useful when goods need to be loaded from the side rather than through the end doors.

Sliding Rail System
The integrated sliding rails make opening the tarpaulin straightforward and allow users to quickly expose the side of the container when loading or unloading.

Weather-Protected Rails
A rubber strip positioned at the top helps protect the rail system from inclement weather, supporting reliable operation of the side-opening mechanism.

Quick Bottom Fasteners
The tarpaulin can be secured using quick fasteners positioned along the bottom, allowing the side to be opened or closed efficiently.

Lockable Double End Doors
The opposite end wall retains lockable double doors, providing conventional container access when the side opening is not required.

Available Options

The container can be further equipped according to the intended application:

• High Cube configuration – approximately 30 cm additional height
• Electricity and lighting – useful for working environments and indoor-style storage
• Shelving systems – helps organize tools, equipment, parts and smaller goods
• Steel flooring – available for applications requiring a robust floor surface
• Aluminium flooring – an alternative flooring configuration for specific applications

Ideal Applications

The 20′ Storage Container with Tarpaulin Wall is particularly suitable for:

• Construction materials
• Long building materials
• Machinery and equipment
• Agricultural equipment
• Workshop storage
• Industrial components
• Tools and machinery
• Pallets and bulky goods
• Maintenance equipment
• Warehouse overflow storage
• Commercial storage
• Equipment staging and loading areas

Why Choose the 20′ Tarpaulin-Wall Container?

If your business regularly handles long, bulky or difficult-to-load items, a conventional storage container can make loading and unloading unnecessarily difficult. The tarpaulin-wall design solves this problem by providing a wide side-loading opening while retaining the familiar structure and security of a container.

Its combination of a durable tarpaulin, sliding rails, protective rubber strip, quick fasteners and lockable end doors creates a practical storage unit designed around accessibility.

With new or used base-container options, a High Cube configuration, and additional options such as shelving, lighting and specialized flooring, the container can be configured to suit a wide range of commercial and industrial storage requirements.

For businesses that need easier access, greater loading flexibility and dependable enclosed storage, the 20′ Storage Container with Tarpaulin Wall is a highly practical solution.