Containers

Tank Containers for Sale

A stainless steel pressure vessel inside a 20ft ISO frame, typically 21 000–26 000 litres, for liquids carried in bulk.

External length: 6 058 mm
Payload: 32 100 kg

An ISO tank container is a cylindrical stainless steel vessel held in a 20ft container frame, so it can be handled, stacked and secured by ordinary container equipment while carrying liquid in bulk. Typical nominal capacity is 21 000 to 26 000 litres.

Tanks are the one product on this site where the container specification is inseparable from the cargo. The tank code (T11, T14 and so on), the shell thickness, the fittings, the valve arrangement, the lining and the pressure and temperature ratings together decide what may legally and safely be carried. A tank suitable for a food-grade product is not automatically suitable for a corrosive or a hazardous one.

Technical specifications

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Technical specifications
Property	20ft Tank Container (T11)
External dimensions
Length	6 058 mm19 ft 10.5 in
Width	2 438 mm8 ft
Height	2 591 mm8 ft 6.0 in
Weights
Tare weight	3 900 kg8 600 lb
Maximum gross mass	36 000 kg79 370 lb
Payload	32 100 kg70 770 lb
Capacity
Nominal capacity	24 000 l6 340 US gal

Indicative — varies by builder

Nominal figures for current production. The CSC safety approval plate on the individual unit is the governing document. Tank capacity, tare and rating vary substantially by builder and code. Figures are indicative for a typical T11 unit; the tank plate governs.

Construction & fittings

Frame: 20ft ISO frame, 6 058 × 2 438 × 2 591 mm
Vessel: Stainless steel, typically 21 000–26 000 litres nominal
Common code: T11 for many non-hazardous and mildly hazardous liquids
Options: Steam or electric heating, insulation, cladding, baffles
Certification: Tank plate with test and periodic inspection dates
Supply basis: Sourced against a stated cargo and route

What we need before quoting a tank

The product to be carried, by name and UN number where applicable
The tank code required, if your compliance team has specified one
Whether heating (steam or electric) or insulation is required
The route and the regulatory regime it falls under (ADR/RID road and rail, IMDG sea)
Whether the tank must be food-grade certified and with what documentation

Certification and periodic inspection

Tank containers carry a test and inspection regime that dry containers do not: initial approval, then periodic inspections at defined intervals, recorded on the tank plate. A tank with lapsed inspection cannot be filled and offered for transport, whatever its physical condition.

We state the inspection status of any tank offered. Because that status is unit-specific and time-limited, tanks are always quoted against a live offer rather than from a catalogue.

Sourced to requirement

We do not present tanks as shelf stock. They are sourced against a stated cargo and route, and the offer includes the tank code and inspection status so that your compliance team can check it before you commit.

Typical uses

Bulk liquid chemicals
Non-hazardous and regulated products carried under the applicable tank code.
Food-grade liquids
Edible oils, juices and concentrates in dedicated, certified tanks.
Fuels and lubricants
Where the tank code, fittings and route regulations permit.
Project supply
Bulk liquid supply to remote sites via standard container logistics.

Multiple units and container lots

Single units, multiple units and full lots are all quoted. Consolidating units from one depot usually reduces the transport component noticeably, so state the quantity on the enquiry even when it is provisional.

A heavy container handler lifting a shipping container at a depot, with rows of containers behind

Delivery

Road delivery across Europe from whichever depot suits your destination, and named-port quotations on agreed Incoterms overseas.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the tank code mean?

It is a portable-tank instruction that defines minimum shell thickness, test pressure, pressure-relief and bottom-opening requirements for the substances it covers. T11 is the most common code in general chemical and food service. The code required for your product is set by the regulations for that product, not by preference.

Can one tank carry different products?

Only where the products are compatible and cleaning between them is documented. Food-grade service is normally dedicated. Treat product changes as a compliance question for your own technical team before you buy.

Do you supply tanks with valid periodic inspection?

The inspection status of each unit is stated in the offer. Because it is time-limited, it is confirmed at the point of sale rather than promised generally.