What is ISO Tank Container international Intermodal transportation?

What is a 20' ISO Tank Container?
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This is a container for transporting liquids that can be seamlessly transported by sea, truck, rail, etc. with tanks that comply with ISO standards.
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We can transport not only Normal goods but also Hazardous material.
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Since it complies with Hazardous material container standards, the procedures are clear and it can be used safely.
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It can be used repeatedly and does not require secondary packaging materials.
Providing ISO Tank Container transportation services to the world
Nissin has partnered with DEN HARTOGH (headquartered in the Netherlands), a global ISO Tank Container operator, to provide ISO Tank Container transportation services around the world.

Den Hartogh Global BV
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ISO Tank Container operator specializing in transporting chemicals (liquids and gases)
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Advanced logistics safety and quality management system with a network spanning five continents
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Established in 1920
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Headquarters Rotterdam, Netherlands

Nissin Corporation
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Years of experience and track record as a pioneer in International multimodal Transport
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Detailed services provided by our worldwide network and Japanese staff
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We provide services based on our experience in chemical logistics cultivated in Japan (ISO Tank Container /tank truck transportation, Hazardous material warehouse, tank yard, on-site work)
What can be transported in ISO Tank Container
liquid chemicals |
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petroleum products |
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gas |
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food raw materials |
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Fruit juice etc. |
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Why we recommend ISO Tank Container
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Door to Door
Seamless door-to-door transportation without transshipment is achieved, saving labor time and costs.
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Containers specialized for transporting liquids
Since it complies with ISO standards, filling/unloading can be done without installing special equipment at the factory.
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versatility
Road/rail/ Ocean transport is a safe, simple and economical means of transport that can be easily converted into temporary storage facilities.
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Environmental response
This is an environmentally friendly transportation method that does not generate waste such as packaging materials.
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Cost reduction
Compared to the drums required when using dry containers, they can transport a larger quantity, and can be expected to significantly reduce costs due to ease of loading and unloading. (20'Dry uses 80 200L drums for 16KL, whereas ISO tank uses up to 26KL)
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global
It does not require large-scale facilities and is rapidly spreading not only in developed countries but also in emerging countries.
How is it different from a dry container?
20F ISO DRY CONTAINER | 20F ISO TANK CONTAINER | |
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External size | L 6,058 W 2,438 H 2,591mm | L 6,058 W 2,438 H 2,591mm |
Container weight | Approximately 1,700-2,000 kg | Approximately 3,300 to 4,200 kg |
inspection | Self-inspection (useful life approximately 14 years) | 2.5 years (air tightness inspection) 5.0 years (water pressure inspection) |
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Detailed specifications of ISO Tank Container (T11 type)
capacity | 24,000L/25,000L/26,000L (with breakwater plate) |
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tank format | 20F ISO UN Portable Tank, T1 to T22 (the most common type is T11), T50 (liquefied gas), T75 (cryogenic liquefied gas) |
External dimensions | L6058 x W2438 x H2591mm (same external dimensions as 20 dry containers) |
tank weight | 3300kg - 4200kg |
tank material | SUS316L |
insulation material | Rock wool 50mm |
Heating device | Steam coil 7-12m 2 effective surface area, capable of Heating with hot water and steam |
safety valve | 2.5 inch BSP single action valve x 1, working pressure of 4.4 BAR (optional T12 tank with bursting disc installed) |
manhole | 500mm caliber, 8 point fixing (tank with breakwater has 300mm cleaning port) |
vent | 1.5 inch BSP ball valve with screw cap (some have 2 inch BSP Butterfly valve) |
Upper outlet | Flange type (Siphon pipe and 3-inch flange-connected Butterfly valve can be installed for loading and unloading from above) |
Lower outlet | 3 inch foot valve and 3 inch butterfly valve, Outlet 3 inch BSP screw thread and cap |
thermometer | analogue thermo |
seal/gasket | In addition to the PTFE-impregnated braided type that can be used for a wide range of cargo, we also have Super tanktyt with excellent airtightness, fluorine rubber, and food grade SWR (sweet white rubber). |
standard | ASME, section VIII, division 1 where applicable and IMDG T11, US Dot CFR 49 T11, ADR, RID, UIC, CTC, AAR, CSC, TIR. ISO (Compliant with major standards for transporting hazardous liquids by sea, land, and rail) |
others | Tank with baffle available as option |
※important point
Regarding the amount of filling in the tank
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For dangerous goods Ocean transport, there is a regulation (IMDG) that, in principle, the filling rate must be between 80% and 95%.
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The above regulations do not apply to hazardous materials other than those that are Ocean transport, but if the quantity filled is small, the liquid in the tank will oscillate widely, which can be dangerous, so we recommend the above regulations.
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Additionally, if the specified filling rate is exceeded, the product will expand due to heat and may cause leakage.
About specific gravity
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Specific gravity is a unit that compares the mass of a certain substance with the mass of a reference substance (water).
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For liquids, the amount that can be filled varies depending on the weight ratio of the substance to water.
Filling rate of tank container to be arranged when specific gravity is 0.8 and loading capacity is 18 tons
Loading quantity ÷ Specific gravity = Loading capacity → 18 tons ÷ 0.8 = 22.5KL
For a 25KL tank, 22.5KL ÷ 25KL = 90%, which is no problem.
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If the filling rate is less than 80%, it can be transported using a tank container with a breakwater plate.

Cargo with high viscosity and melting point is Heating with steam and hot water through the steam vent.

Tank outer Heating device (steam passage)
The photo is upside down, and under normal conditions the steam passage is located at the bottom.
Insulation material is wrapped on top of this.

Inside the tank
It is a stainless steel container.
An optional siphon tube is included for top stacking.
Siphon tubes are used for cargoes that require additional loading, such as poisonous substances.

Tank with breakwater plate
(Tank with baffle)
There is a plate to prevent the liquid from shaking during transportation.
Quantities with a filling rate of less than 80% can be safely transported.
Overall view

A: Top of tank container


TOP DISCHARGE
Upper loading (discharging) port

MANHOLE
Washing port and loading port

WALK WAY
step board

PRESSURE RELIEFVALVE
safety valve

AIR INLET
vent valve
B: Rear part of tank container


BOTTOM DISCHARGE
Lower loading (discharging) port

FOOT VALVE
bottom valve

DATA PLATE
Container information and periodic inspection stamp

ROCK WOOL (50mm)
insulation material
Please feel free to contact us for inquiries or quotation requests regarding ISO Tank Container international Intermodal transportation services.
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