Duo-Con Shipping containers are specially constructed 20-foot containers that are designed to be cut in half to create two 10-foot containers.

Duo-Con Shipping Containers

Open Side Shipping Container With Double Doors on One End

An open side shipping container with double doors on one end is like the fully-enclosed standard metal shipping containers except one of its sides has bi-fold doors instead of a wall. The additional bi-fold doors can be opened on one side or completely opened and removed.

Duo-Con shipping containers are specially constructed 20-foot containers that are designed to be cut in half to create two 10-foot containers. The reason why two 10-foot containers are joined is so that the container can be used to ship cargo using a standard 20’ shipping container configuration before it’s turned into a 10-foot shipping container.

Once the Duo-Con has been cut in half it requires welding the 2 supplied bulkhead walls to each of the containers. Once this is completed you have two 10-foot containers complete with corner casting on each corner. 

An alternative to a DualCon container is modifying a 20’ shipping container by shortening it to 10’ or any custom size in between 20’ and 5’. Options for closing the open end included reinstalling the bulkhead end with corner castings, roll up door or welding shut with flat or corrugated metal.

How Big Is a Duo-Con Shipping Container? 

It can be a challenge to picture exactly how big a container can be. Here are a few everyday guidelines to help you.

10 FT

20 FT (before being cut in half)

How much space will it take up outside?

About half the side of a large single parking bay.
Slightly bigger than a large single parking bay

How high is it externally?

About half a foot shorter than standard ceiling height (9ft)
About half a foot shorter than standard ceiling height (9ft)

How high is the inside?

About a foot and a couple of inches lower than standard ceiling height. (9ft)
About half a foot shorter than standard ceiling height (9ft)

What can I fit through the door?

You will fit a standard queen-sized mattress carried flat through the door. There will be about a foot on either side.

You will fit a standard queen-sized mattress carried flat through the door. There will be about a foot on either side.

What can I fit inside?

This container is ideal for gardening equipment, storing a portable BBQ etc.
One average-sized car or SUV

How Big is a Duo-Con Shipping Container? 

It can be a challenge to picture exactly how big a container can be. Here are a few everyday guidelines to help you.

10 FT

20 FT (before dividing)

External Dimensions

10’ long
8’ wide
8’6” high

20’ long
8’ wide
8’6” high

Internal Dimensions

7’ 3” long
7’ 8” wide
7’ 9” high

19’ 3” long
7’ 8” wide
7’ 9” high

How wide is the door?

7’ 8” wide
7’ 5” high

7’ 8” wide
7’ 5” high

What is the internal floor space?

55 sq.ft
147 sq.ft.

What is the volume? (Cubic Feet)

430 cu.ft
1,144 cu.ft

What does it weigh empty? (Tare)

3,300 lbs
4,000 – 6,000 lbs

What Can This Type of Container Be Used For? 

Duo-Cons can be used to make two 10-foot shipping containers. These are extremely useful for storage when space is limited.

Ten-foot containers can be used for:

• Onsite storage for gardening equipment or outdoor portable BBQs.

• Building site storage.

• It can be converted into a security guard hut or any small office.

Duo-Con Shipping Container Conditions

Duo-Con containers are only available as New One Trip. This means that they have only been used for one trip from the factory in Asia to the USA before being cut in half.

They, therefore, will be in excellent condition and are guaranteed Wind and Water Tight.

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