At Last, a Safe and Cost-Effective Bulk Liquid Transportation Solution

Transporters face challenging tasks in the bulk movement of liquids. At times you could be hauling hazardous material. Based on the road map provided by the consignor, you realize that your crew must pass through residential areas.

Headache of transporting harmful product

When you do not have hazardous material on board, another obstacle might arise. Say, a client hires you to carry bulky equipment from the port to a yard in an industrial part of town. Wriggling through city traffic could be a headache.

Tanker contents

Someone might wonder, what do the trucks you see on the highways carry? Good question, but the answers are easy. Most of the time, the tanks contain bulk liquids such as:

• Alcoholic beverages
• Oils
• Solvents
• Sulphuric acid
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Food products

These go to industries that process food, refine oil or generate power. To ensure that manufacturers get their liquid raw materials on time and safely, bulk transporters use ISO tanks.

Sneak peek into the container’s construction

Unlike other containers transported by road or rail, an ISO tank has a unique design.Makers of these tanks use stainless steel. They also put additional layers all round. The number of coatings varies depending on the cargo you intend to carry.

The shape of the tank is cylindrical with a utility hole at the top and a valve at the bottom. The hole acts as the opening for loading a product while the valve dispenses it. Sizes vary as does the capacity which may range from 21,000-40,000 liters. There is also a frame to hold the tank in place.

Advantages of ISO tanks

• Structurally, ISO containers are leak-proof.
• You do not need to repackage the cargo.
• The tank is flexible; you can load it onto a ship, train or truck.
• The container is ideal for shipment that needs to remain at a certain temperature.

Another advantage of these tanks is that they act as storage. Some customers do not have space or facilities to hold bulk liquid products. Under these circumstances, you can let the container stay in the client’s yard while acting as temporary storage. The tank supplies the product as needed for a pre-determined duration.

Savings

Since the container carries large volumes of liquid, you help the customer save their costs. Besides, compared to drums, crews only need a little handling during loading and offloading. That is another area where a client saves money.

Tanks that protect the environment

From an environmental point of view, ISO containers are ideal for hazardous chemicals. The container keeps the substance intact with no emissions or leakage. However, you need to subject them to regular testing and inspection. Ultrasounds and X-rays are perfect examples of tests that help detect the presence of cracks.

You can use the container repeatedly by cleaning it thoroughly to remove traces of the previous consignment. As a transport solutions provider, you should share the benefits of these tanks with your customers. Also, assure them of the of the safety aspects that come following strict adherence to the tanks quality assurance standards.