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A flexitank is a bulk liquid container for use in a shipping container. Flexitanks, also known as ‘Flexibags’, are large flexible containers which transform the conventional shipping container from a dry goods carrier into a safe and efficient bulk liquid transport container. Flexitanks offer a superior alternative to ISO tank containers for shipping juices, oils, food-grade liquids and nonhazardous chemicals around the world.
1.Flexitanks Offer Larger Quantities than IBC’s & Barrels
1 FLEXITANK = 85 BARRELS
A Flexitank can hold much more product in one go. On average, they hold 24,000 litres – speeding up the loading process by filling only one tank, compared to a barrel which holds 207 litres, meaning you would need 85 barrels for only one flexitank!
Flexitanks allow you to take advantage of economies of scale when shipping your product – allowing for cost savings and a reduced carbon footprint with logistical advantages and are in most cases cheaper to operate.
In a recent interview with FreightWaves, CEO, Damien McClean cites the example of bulk wine shipping, “You’ll get 9,000 bottles of wine into a 20-foot container. In a flexitank, the 24,000 litres it holds, is the equivalent to around 30,000 bottles” adding that flexitanks also offer companies much more flexibility; citing an example of a winery that was shipping 60% red wine and 40% white wine. “A parcel tanker would have to be all red or all white,” he pointed out, emphasising the impact of economies of scale when using a flexitank for bulk liquid shipping.
Offset your carbon footprint when you use flexitanks to ship. Not only do flexitanks prove economically viable for companies, they are a more sustainable option for bulk shipping. Flexitanks offer a sustainable solution to bulk liquid shipping than that of alternative methods of transportation such as Drums and IBC totes. Our re-usable flexitank containers allow for zero waste in shipping – BLUE WHALE Flexitanks can be re-used and recycled.
The flexitank is easy to use and quick to connect hoses for loading and unloading, whilst making the maximum use of the container space. BLUE WHALE offer customer training on the best practices in loading and unloading the SIA Flexitank. With offices world wide, we pride ourselves on offering tailored customer service internationally.
Flexitanks can be used to transport a great variety of liquid cargo including water, wine, oils, fruit juice, lubricants and more. Find out What Liquids Can Be Transported in a Flexitank.
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