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20x10 ft Shipping Container Office
₹3,60,000 + GST₹4,24,800 incl. 18% GST
The classic of the type: 200 sq ft of converted container office, corrugated steel outside, insulated and fully fitted inside.
Custom sizes available · 500+ projects delivered · Factory-tested before dispatch
Product Information
- SKU
- SP-20-SCO-2024
- Category
- Container Offices
GST registered · ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer · 5-year structural warranty and 1-year finishing warranty as standard · Pan-India delivery
Why the shipping-form build stands apart
This model is the range's relocation specialist: stronger handling interfaces, reinforced cut-outs, durable floor and liner selections and secure doors, with relocation documentation included in the delivery pack. It is engineered to be lifted, moved and lifted again without anything working loose. Choose it when the office's next address is already written on the project plan.
If the unit will stay put and daily office comfort leads, the office-first cabin model is specified for that instead.
Explore Shipping Container Office sizes and applications
People counts are planning guidance based on typical desk layouts; the approved drawing confirms final capacity.
20×10 ft: the classic converted shipping container
The classic of the type: 200 sq ft of converted container office, corrugated steel outside, insulated and fully fitted inside. Four to six people work behind a shell that tolerates craneage, stacking environments and hard weather for years. At ₹1,800 per square foot it costs a premium over our cabin-form units: that premium buys the structural container frame and the service life that comes with it. It is the size most buyers picture when they say container office. Windows and the personnel door are cut and framed into the corrugation to the approved drawing.
- The reference floor, lift-ready
- Four desks that move as one unit
- Relocation papers in the pack
- Durable liner for repeat moves
20x10 ft
₹3,60,000 + GST
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Customized cabin
Shipping Container Office
20×10 ft · 200 sq ft
Estimated total
₹2,10,980₹2,48,956 incl. GST
Published cabin price tables
All primary prices are ex-GST. Including-GST figures apply 18 percent GST.
Container Office price table
| Size | Area | Price ex-GST | Including 18% GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 ft | 100 sq ft | ₹1,98,000 | ₹2,33,640 |
| 20x8 ft | 160 sq ft | ₹3,16,800 | ₹3,73,824 |
| 20x10 ft | 200 sq ft | ₹3,60,000 | ₹4,24,800 |
| 20x12 ft | 240 sq ft | ₹4,14,720 | ₹4,89,370 |
| 30x10 ft | 300 sq ft | ₹5,18,400 | ₹6,11,712 |
| 40x8 ft | 320 sq ft | ₹5,41,440 | ₹6,38,899 |
| 20x20 ft | 400 sq ft | ₹6,76,800 | ₹7,98,624 |
| 40x10 ft | 400 sq ft | ₹6,76,800 | ₹7,98,624 |
| 40x12 ft | 480 sq ft | ₹7,94,880 | ₹9,37,958 |
Product Details
Comprehensive information about Shipping Container Office
Product Overview
Detailed information about Shipping Container Office
Shipping Container Office: 20-ft and 40-ft, Purpose-Built for Office Use
Buyers typing "shipping container office" are usually at one of two decision points: choosing between the 20-ft and 40-ft form factor, or confirming whether the unit they are about to receive is a purpose-built office structure or a retrofitted used cargo container. Both decisions affect what you get on site, what documentation comes with it, and how long it lasts.
Shipping Container Office: Form Factor, Not Just a Container with a Door
SAMAN 40-ft shipping container office deployed at a national highway construction project, IS 2062 frame, electrical-fitted, single-unit installation.
A SAMAN shipping container office is a new ISO-grade Corten steel structure fabricated to shipping container form factor, corrugated steel shell, welded perimeter frame, ISO corner castings at four corners, and forklift pockets at the base. It is not a second-hand cargo container with an office cut into it.
The shipping-form office is newly fabricated to container dimensions and hardware standards; conversion of a used ISO cargo container is quoted separately on request.
5-year structural warranty and 1-year finishing warranty as standard; finishing warranty extendable to 2 years on request, confirmed at quotation. Typical service life is 20 to 25 years under proper use and maintenance, which is an engineering expectation, not a warranty period.
The Indian market also lists retrofitted used containers under similar search terms. Those units carry no traceable material certification and typically lose internal height to add-on flooring, different from a purpose-built unit. The procurement-grade decision (new vs refurbished, when each makes sense) is covered on our container office hub page; this page focuses on the form-factor decision in front of buyers using the search term itself. If your requirement is a lighter cabin-form workspace under a 6-month project horizon, a portable office cabin is usually the right fit instead.
What a 40-ft Shipping Container Office Adds Over a 20-ft: Truck, Crane, and Customizations
SAMAN 20-ft and 40-ft units shown side by side, visual size comparison for buyers choosing the right form factor.
The two standard form factors are 20-ft (5,500mm × 2,200mm internal floor) and 40-ft (11,800mm × 2,200mm). Internal width and ceiling height are identical at 2,400mm. Length is what changes, along with the logistics around it.
A 20-ft unit fits a single flat-bed truck without overwidth permits and lifts with a standard 25-ton crane. A loaded 40-ft unit needs a 40-ton telescopic crane minimum and tighter site-access planning, vehicle approach within 20 metres of the placement position, an eight-metre crane swing radius clear of overhead obstructions.
Customisation budget also goes further on the 40-ft shell, partition walls, additional windows, AC zones, and network conduit cost less per square metre across a longer floor. For team-fit logic at the site-office level, engineers per unit, drawing review zones, see our construction site office page.
The "ISO" in Shipping Container Office: Why It Matters in Procurement
SAMAN unit at a bridge construction project, ISO 1161 corner castings visible, ready for crane lift to next site phase.
"ISO" on a shipping container office means three specific things in procurement terms.
First, the four corner castings at top and bottom are dimensioned to international standards, which is what makes the unit crane-liftable from any standard spreader bar and stacking-rated for 2-level configurations. Second, the structural specification is documented (IS 2062 Corten steel grade, 3mm minimum wall thickness), which government tenders, port operators, and inspection-required projects ask for at the order stage. Third, the unit qualifies for GST-compliant invoicing as a fabricated office structure with a material test certificate attached.
A retrofitted used container offers none of these in writing. Stacked configurations have their own engineering and are covered separately.
What's Built In, What's an Add-On: Standard vs Custom Fabrication
SAMAN 40-ft unit at a thermal power plant project, standard fitout including AC bracket, distribution box, and grilled windows.
Every SAMAN shipping container office ships with the same standard interior baseline. 50mm PUF insulated panels on all six faces, wall, ceiling, and floor, maintaining an 8 to 10°C differential against outside temperature. 240V single-phase electrical wiring with switchboard, MCB panel, and lighting fixtures. One lockable steel personnel door. Window count and glazing per the standard fabrication drawing.
What is not standard: AC unit (only the provision point is pre-wired), partition walls, additional windows, network conduit, generator socket, document alcove, custom paint colour, exterior branding. These are confirmed at the order stage and fabricated before dispatch, they are not site-installable add-ons. For the full order-stage decision process, see our prefabricated container office page.
Lead Time and Single-Unit Delivery: From Order to Erected on Site
SAMAN 40-ft unit just delivered to a warehouse project, typical 7 to 21 working day lead time from Bangalore or Greater Noida.
Single-unit lead time from confirmed order is 7 to 14 working days for fabrication, plus 3 to 10 working days transit depending on destination state, total 7 to 21 working days for a single unit dispatched from our Bangalore or Greater Noida facility.
Ground requirement for a single unit is four levelling pads on compacted ground, no concrete slab needed. For stacked configurations, multi-container office complexes, or scaled-up offices built from connected units, see our modular shipping container office page, that is a different engineering scope.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "shipping container" refer to in this product name?
It refers to the structural form factor, ISO container dimensions (20-ft × 8-ft × 8-ft 6-in, or 40-ft × 8-ft × 8-ft 6-in external), four ISO corner castings rated for crane lifting and 2-level stacking, and a Corten steel corrugated shell welded to a perimeter frame. The "shipping container" in the name describes the build standard, not the use, a SAMAN unit is fabricated to that standard purpose-built for office use, not a cargo container converted later.
Does a standard SAMAN shipping container office come with an AC, or only the provision for one?
Provision only. The standard fitout includes 50mm PUF insulation on all six faces, 240V single-phase wiring with switchboard, MCB panel, and lighting fixtures, plus a wired and sleeved AC provision point ready to accept a split AC unit. The AC unit itself is added at order stage as a customisation or supplied separately by the buyer. PUF insulation maintains an 8 to 10°C differential against outside temperature, which keeps the unit functional without AC in milder conditions and reduces AC load when one is fitted.
What is the price difference between a 20-ft and a 40-ft shipping container office?
A 40-ft unit costs approximately 60 to 80 percent more than a comparable 20-ft unit at standard fitout, the price gap reflects double the floor area against a single set of corner castings, doors, and electrical baseline. Custom fitout (additional windows, partitions, AC zones) widens the gap. We share unit-specific pricing within 24 hours once we know team size, site location, and customisation requirements.
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Call or WhatsApp: +91 97089 89937 Manufactured in Bangalore and Greater Noida. Delivered and erected Pan India in 7–21 working days.
Shipping Container Office Price by Size: Ex-Factory Rates
Every shipping container office is priced from one controlled rate card: ₹1,800 per sq ft at the 200 sq ft reference, stepping +10% below 200 sq ft and down in bands as the floor grows. The full ladder is below so you can budget before you enquire. Prices are ex-factory; interior fit-out and freight are quoted separately at confirmation.
| Size (ft) | Area | Rate/sq ft | ex-GST | incl-GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10×10 | 100 | ₹1,980 | ₹1,98,000 | ₹2,33,640 |
| 20×8 | 160 | ₹1,980 | ₹3,16,800 | ₹3,73,824 |
| 20×10 | 200 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,60,000 | ₹4,24,800 |
| 20×12 | 240 | ₹1,728 | ₹4,14,720 | ₹4,89,370 |
| 30×10 | 300 | ₹1,728 | ₹5,18,400 | ₹6,11,712 |
| 40×8 | 320 | ₹1,692 | ₹5,41,440 | ₹6,38,899 |
| 20×20 | 400 | ₹1,692 | ₹6,76,800 | ₹7,98,624 |
| 40×10 | 400 | ₹1,692 | ₹6,76,800 | ₹7,98,624 |
| 40×12 | 480 | ₹1,656 | ₹7,94,880 | ₹9,37,958 |
All figures confirmed at quotation. GST 18%. Transport is quoted to your pin code before you commit.
Technical Specifications
Detailed technical information and features
Steel Structure
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bottom frame | 150×75×5 mm MS C-channel |
| Bottom stiffeners | 100×50×4 mm channels and 80×40×3 mm cross members with local reinforcement |
| Floor frame | 100×50×3 mm primary and 80×40×3 mm secondary floor members |
| Top frame | 80×40×3 mm MS rectangular-pipe top perimeter |
| Roof stiffeners | 60×40×2.5 mm rafters and purlins |
| Corner posts / walls | 60×60×3 mm MS square-pipe posts |
| Lifting / handling | Designed MS lifting hooks or lugs matched to the completed unit weight; handle only by the approved lifting and support-point drawing. |
| Welding & fabrication | Welded MS fabrication with cleaned joints, safe edges, dimensional inspection and coating touch-up before panel closure and dispatch. |
Walls, Roof, Floor & Insulation
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exterior walls | 1.6 mm corrugated MS sheet |
| Roof | 1.6 mm corrugated MS sheet |
| Interior walls | 8–10 mm fibre-cement board or 0.50 mm pre-painted metal liner |
| Ceiling | 8 mm fibre-cement ceiling or 0.50 mm metal liner |
| Floor base | 24 mm cement board or heavy MS floor plate |
| Floor finish | 2–3 mm commercial PVC, epoxy or 3 mm chequered plate |
| Wall insulation | 50–75 mm mineral wool |
| Roof insulation | 75–100 mm mineral wool |
| Decorative / external finish | Standard anti-rust enamel exterior finish in an approved colour combination. |
| Fasteners & sealing | Security grill, insect mesh, guard, louver or protection selected only where the approved use and opening schedule requires it. |
Doors, Windows, Electrical & Services
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Main door / service door | Heavy single or double-leaf MS door with industrial lockset |
| Windows / service opening | Reduced-size aluminium windows or louvered ventilators with 5 mm glass where used |
| Grills / mosquito mesh | Security grill, insect mesh, guard, louver or protection selected only where the approved use and opening schedule requires it. |
| Electrical wiring | Concealed PVC-insulated copper wiring, typically 1.5 sq.mm lighting, 2.5 sq.mm sockets and 4 sq.mm higher-load or AC circuits, subject to the final load schedule. |
| Electrical protection | Distribution board with MCB/RCCB protection, earthing and segregation of lighting, socket, wet-area and AC circuits according to the approved electrical drawing. |
| Electrical fittings | LED lights, computer/data points, UPS provision, multiple 6A/16A sockets, fan points and dedicated AC circuit. |
| Ventilation / AC | Cross ventilation with wall/ceiling fans and split-AC provision. |
| Plumbing / sanitary | Not included unless shown in the approved scope. |
| Layout / configuration | Office layout with workstations, storage and optional manager or meeting partition. |
| Painting / coating | One red-oxide primer coat followed by two compatible anti-rust enamel coats on prepared MS surfaces; project exposure may require an upgraded coating system. |
| Quality checks | Pre-dispatch checks cover dimensions, member and sheet identification, welds, coating, roof drainage, weather sealing, doors, windows, electrical continuity and functional operation. |
| Warranty | 5-year structural warranty and 1-year finishing warranty as standard |
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery information and warranty details
A converted shipping container office moves the way containers always have: craned onto an open trailer, hauled, and craned off at site, with the structural frame carrying every lift. The distance-based freight tables below cover both zones; your exact pin code cost is fixed in the quotation.
20 ft open trailer · freight by distance (both zones)
| Distance | Freight (Rs) |
|---|---|
| 100–150 km | 25,000–30,000 |
| 150–200 km | 30,000–35,000 |
| 200–250 km | 35,000–40,000 |
| 250–300 km | 40,000–45,000 |
| 300–350 km | 45,000–50,000 |
| 350–400 km | 50,000–55,000 |
| 400–450 km | 55,000–60,000 |
| 450–500 km | 60,000–65,000 |
| 500–550 km | 65,000–70,000 |
| 550–600 km | 70,000–75,000 |
| 600–650 km | 75,000–80,000 |
| 650–700 km | 80,000–85,000 |
| 700–750 km | 85,000–90,000 |
| 750–800 km | 90,000–95,000 |
| 800–850 km | 95,000–100,000 |
| 850–900 km | 100,000–105,000 |
| 900–950 km | 105,000–110,000 |
| 950–1,000 km | 110,000–115,000 |
40 ft open trailer · freight by distance (both zones)
| Distance | Freight (Rs) |
|---|---|
| 100–150 km | 30,000–35,000 |
| 150–200 km | 35,000–40,000 |
| 200–250 km | 40,000–45,000 |
| 250–300 km | 45,000–50,000 |
| 300–350 km | 50,000–55,000 |
| 350–400 km | 55,000–60,000 |
| 400–450 km | 60,000–65,000 |
| 450–500 km | 65,000–70,000 |
| 500–550 km | 70,000–75,000 |
| 550–600 km | 75,000–80,000 |
| 600–650 km | 80,000–85,000 |
| 650–700 km | 85,000–90,000 |
| 700–750 km | 90,000–95,000 |
| 750–800 km | 95,000–100,000 |
| 800–850 km | 100,000–105,000 |
| 850–900 km | 110,000–115,000 |
| 900–950 km | 115,000–120,000 |
| 950–1,000 km | 120,000–125,000 |
Typical destinations from our Bengaluru unit (South zone)
approximate road distance, find your freight band in the tables above; final charge confirmed at quotation
| City | Approx. distance | Freight band |
|---|---|---|
| Mysuru | ~145 km | 100–150 km |
| Salem | ~215 km | 200–250 km |
| Tirupati | ~250 km | 250–300 km |
| Mangaluru | ~350 km | 300–350 km |
| Chennai | ~350 km | 300–350 km |
| Coimbatore | ~365 km | 350–400 km |
| Hubballi | ~410 km | 400–450 km |
| Madurai | ~435 km | 400–450 km |
| Kochi | ~550 km | 500–550 km |
| Goa (Panaji) | ~560 km | 550–600 km |
| Hyderabad | ~570 km | 550–600 km |
| Vijayawada | ~630 km | 600–650 km |
Typical destinations from our Greater Noida unit (North zone)
approximate road distance, find your freight band in the tables above; final charge confirmed at quotation
| City | Approx. distance | Freight band |
|---|---|---|
| Agra | ~165 km | 150–200 km |
| Haridwar | ~230 km | 200–250 km |
| Jaipur | ~255 km | 250–300 km |
| Dehradun | ~285 km | 250–300 km |
| Chandigarh | ~290 km | 250–300 km |
| Gwalior | ~330 km | 300–350 km |
| Ludhiana | ~390 km | 350–400 km |
| Kanpur | ~440 km | 400–450 km |
| Lucknow | ~470 km | 450–500 km |
| Amritsar | ~490 km | 450–500 km |
| Bhopal | ~600 km | 550–600 km |
| Varanasi | ~760 km | 750–800 km |
Distances beyond 1,000 km are quoted at booking. ODC (over-dimensional cargo) charges depend on the state. All freight figures are tentative, the final charge is confirmed once your delivery location and order are confirmed, and may vary slightly with the route and return-vehicle availability.
Customer Reviews
Very happy with our shipping container office from SAMAN. We needed a proper site office that could be set up quickly, and this delivered on every point. The build quality is solid, clean welding, good insulation, and the interior finish looks far more professional than we expected for a container conversion. The electrical fittings, lights, and switches were all done neatly and were ready to use from day one. Delivery was on time and the placement was handled smoothly, with no fuss on site. The team was responsive throughout and answered all our questions before and after installation. It's comfortable to work in even through the day, and our staff genuinely like using it. Would definitely recommend SAMAN to anyone looking for a durable, ready-to-use container office. We'll be coming back for our next site requirement.
16 June 2026
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