ISO tank shipping for bulk liquids
Total Connection arranges ISO tank container shipments for bulk liquids moving by ocean, rail and road: tank sourcing, product compatibility review, IMDG and DOT documentation, drayage and depot heating or cleaning, booked door to door under our own NVOCC bill of lading. Hazardous, non-hazardous and food grade product.
What ISO tank shipping involves
An ISO tank is a stainless steel pressure vessel inside a 20 ft frame, holding 21,000 to 26,000 liters of liquid that moves by ship, rail and truck without transloading. It replaces hundreds of drums or dozens of IBCs on international and intermodal lanes and can be heated at destination before discharge.
Total Connection sources the tank from operators approved for the product, checks compatibility and prior cargo, prepares the dangerous goods declaration where required, books the ocean leg as a licensed NVOCC and arranges drayage, heating and cleaning at each end.
Tank types and options
T11 standard tank
Most non-pressurized chemicals and food grade liquids, 21,000 to 26,000 liters, steam or electric heating.
T14 and T22 tanks
Higher pressure and lined tanks for corrosive and specialty hazardous products.
Food grade and kosher tanks
Dedicated or certified-clean tanks with sanitary fittings and wash certificates for edible oils, sweeteners and additives.
Baffled and insulated tanks
Options for partial loads, temperature-sensitive products and long transit times.
How an ISO tank shipment runs
Product review
SDS, UN number, density, temperature requirements and prior-cargo restrictions decide the tank type and lining.
Tank and booking
Tank sourced and positioned to the loading site, ocean space booked and the house bill of lading issued under our NRA tariff.
Documentation
Dangerous goods declaration, CFS and terminal paperwork, export filings and destination customs coordination.
Delivery and return
Drayage to the consignee, heating or cleaning at the depot, and the empty tank returned to the operator.
ISO tank shipping FAQ
When does an ISO tank make sense instead of drums or a flexitank?
Above roughly 15,000 liters an ISO tank usually costs less per liter than drums or IBCs and removes filling and disposal labor. Flexitanks are cheaper for non-hazardous liquids but are single use and cannot carry hazmat.
Can hazardous liquids ship in ISO tanks?
Yes. Most Class 3, 6.1, 8 and 9 liquids ship in T11, T14 or T22 tanks under the IMDG Code with a dangerous goods declaration and carrier approval.
Do you handle heating and cleaning?
Yes. Steam or electric heating before discharge and cleaning at a certified depot are arranged as part of the move, with the wash certificate provided.
How much does an ISO tank hold?
Typically 21,000 to 26,000 liters depending on the tank type and the product's density and the weight limits on the road and rail legs.
Quote an ISO tank shipment
Send the product, origin, destination and timing. 732-817-0401 or quotes@totalconnection.com.
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