Equipment guide
20tk
20ft Tank Container (ISO Tank)
A stainless-steel tank in a 20ft frame — up to ~26,000 litres of liquid
The ISO tank container mounts a stainless-steel pressure vessel inside a standard 20ft frame, moving bulk liquids — chemicals, food-grade products, fuels — door-to-door without drumming. Shell sizes typically run 21,000–26,000 litres; food-grade, heated, insulated and hazardous-approved variants exist. It's the safest and usually cheapest way to move liquid in container networks.
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External dimensions
| Length | 6,058 mm | 19'11" |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 2,438 mm | 8' |
| Height | 2,591 mm | 8'6" |
Weights & capacity
| Tare weight | 4,190 kg | 9,237 lb |
|---|---|---|
| Max payload | 26,290 kg | 57,959 lb |
| Max gross weight | 30,480 kg | 67,197 lb |
| Tank capacity | 26,000 L | 6,868 gal |
Typical cargo & use cases
- Bulk chemicals and solvents (hazardous classes with approval)
- Food-grade liquids: oils, juices, syrups, wine
- Bitumen and products needing heated transport
Loading tips
- Fill between ~80% and 95% of shell capacity — partial fills create dangerous liquid surge.
- Match the previous-cargo list to your product; cleaning certificates are part of the booking.
- Hazardous liquids need the tank's approval plate (T-code) to match the UN number.
Frequently asked questions
- How many litres does a tank container hold?
- Standard shells run 21,000–26,000 litres; the practical load is capped by the ~26 t payload and the 80–95% fill rule, so density decides the real volume.
- Is a tank container cheaper than drums or flexitanks?
- For regular volumes, yes — one ISO tank replaces ~120 drums with less handling and loss. Flexitanks are cheaper per trip but single-use, unpressurised and not accepted for hazardous cargo.