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Tank containers, also called ISO tanks or tanktainers, are standardized intermodal freight containers that incorporate a bulk liquid or gas tank within a conventional ISO frame. They are designed to move liquids and gases efficiently across ships, trains, and trucks without unloading contents, enabling integrated multimodal shipments.
Construction and design: The outer structure follows the ISO container frame, and the inner tank is a
Cargo types and capacities: Tank containers transport a wide range of liquids (fuels, chemicals, edible oils,
Operations and regulation: ISO tanks are designed for intermodal transfer and can be relocated between ships,
Summary: Tank containers are a specialized form of intermodal container optimized for bulk liquids and gases,