Tunnel Shipping Containers

Why choose a Tunnel Shipping Container?

Tunnel containers provide two access points, they have two sets of standard double-doors (one at each end of the container) making it easy to access both ends of the shipping container.

Tunnel Shipping Containers are typically purchased by clients who want improved access to the contents of their container. Having two double doors also makes tunnel containers easy to convert for two separate uses e.g. part storage, part office. For example a standard tunnel container, i.e. a 20ft container with double doors at each end could be partitioned down the middle, leaving two 10ft x 8ft x 8ft 6″ halves – each with their own access – one half could then be converted and used for office space and the other half used for secure part/equipment storage.

Tunnel Containers are ideal for storage, since both sets of double doors can be used, items can be loaded from both ends, making it easier to get stored goods into and out of the container.

Converting a Tunnel Container

Tunnel Shipping Containers can be converted in many different ways, just as you’d convert a standard container.

We have previously modified Tunnel Containers to install lighting and side windows.

Due to their construction material (corten steel) tunnel containers are ideal for secure storage – for example, by installing an internal partition it’s easy to create two secure storage units from one tunnel container.

Double Access/Double Door containers are also often converted to provide secure site access, installing a turnstile or manual secure entry checkpoint as users pass through the container.

To view a selection of our previous conversion projects click here.

Tunnel Container Sizes

We sell new condition tunnel containers in the following sizes:

• New 20ft Tunnel Containers (Standard Height 20ft Double Door Containers)
• New 40ft Tunnel Containers (Standard Height 40ft Double Door Containers)
• New 40ft High Cube Tunnel Containers (High Cube 40ft Double Door Containers)

Tunnel shipping containers are typically only available in new ‘one trip’ condition, owners typically create them for a specific purpose so they hold onto them. There aren’t many tunnel containers available for resale in used condition.

A Tunnel Shipping Container is manufactured in the same way as standard shipping containers, the only difference is a tunnel container has double doors at both ends (double ender).

Tunnel containers are either built (from new) as tunnels with 2 sets of double-doors or they’re modified from a standard container 20ft or 40ft shipping container, the solid end of the container is completely removed (back to the corner posts), then a new set of double doors is welded in place creating a two-way access.

A ‘tunnel’ can also be constructed from a high cube container, for clients needing the additional height.

A tunnel shipping container can be used for a wide range of possibilities and are popular for a variety of reasons

As Tunnels

In its name ‘Tunnel Shipping Container’ it can be used as a tunnel/bridge with two sets of double doors it can be used as a walk through or drive through for clients and customers.

For Easy Access Storage

These containers are ideal solution to storage for two purposes with it having two accesses it means clients can easily store stock for personal / business use and easily manage all the stock levels working from both sides (where in a standard shipping container you may struggle to get items from the back of the container). Also, the second feature with storage in a tunnel shipping container, you can create smaller stores, if you had a 20ft tunnel shipping container you could split the container in half by adding a partition wall and create two 10ft storage containers both with double end doors.

For International Shipping

Although this isn’t common (typically standard containers are used for this), tunnel containers can also be used for shipping goods overseas, to do this they can be fitted with valid CSC plates to certify they meet shipping industry standards.

They are typically either 20ft or 40ft in length and 8ft 6” in height, tunnel containers can also be manufactured using high cube versions for when you need the extra height (9ft 6″ rather than the standard 8ft 6″).

20ft Tunnel Shipping Containers

Available standard height; and in both new ‘one trip’ condition.

External

(Length Width Height)
6058mm x 2438mm x 2591mm

Internal

(Length Width Height)
5898mm x 2344mm x 2376mm

Door Clearance

(Height Width)

2310mm x 2280mm

20ft High Cube Tunnel Shipping Containers

In both new ‘one trip’ condition.

External

(Length Width Height)

6058mm x 2438mm x 2900mm

Internal

(Length Width Height)

5898mm x 2344mm x 2690mm

Door Clearance

(Height Width)

2580mm x 2280mm

40ft Tunnel Shipping Containers

Available in standard height only; in both new and used condition.

External

(Length Width Height)

12200mm x 2438mm x 2590mm

Internal

(Length Width Height)

12030mm x 2344mm x 2376mm

Door Clearance

(Height Width)

2310mm x 2280mm

40ft High Cube Tunnel Shipping Containers

Available in new ‘one trip’ condition.

External

(Length Width Height)

12200mm x 2438mm x 2900mm

Internal

(Length Width Height)

12030mm x 2344mm x 2690mm

Door Clearance

(Height Width)

2580mm x 2280mm

Please note, unless otherwise specified during the ordering process tunnel containers will be delivered on a HIAB delivery truck and the shipping container will be lifted into position by our driver using the HIAB crane. Please ensure there is enough space for the container to be planted.

*You can also collect or if you have lifting facilities on site there are other delivery methods. Please let us know if you can lift the container off our transport when you make an enquiry as this will likely reduce the delivery charge.