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Transportation of Cargo in Tank Containers
Services for Chemical and Food Industries

TRANSIT International Transport Group offers comprehensive logistics solutions for transportation of liquid, gaseous and chemical cargo in tank containers.

We ensure safe and cost-effective "door-to-door" delivery for enterprises in chemical, oil & gas, food and pharmaceutical industries, using multimodal schemes (sea, rail, road transport).

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Why choose TRANSIT?

We offer comprehensive solutions for transportation of cargo in tank containers:

Industry expertise

Deep understanding of the specifics of chemical and food industries.

Deep understanding of the specifics of chemical and food industries.

Comprehensive service

From equipment selection to customs clearance and insurance.

Quality control

Strict compliance with sanitary standards when transporting food products.

Technology

Online tracking and personal manager for each client.

What is a tank container and its key advantages?

A tank container (or tanktainer) is specialized packaging for liquids and gases, consisting of a stainless steel tank enclosed in a strong metal frame of standard dimensions (20 or 40 feet)

Versatility and multimodality

Easily transferred from ship to trainSchedule or truck without the need to pump cargo, which is ideal for mixed transportation.

Economic efficiency

Hold up to 60% more liquid compared to standard containers transporting cargo in drums.

Safety

Rigid frame and thick walls (from 4.6 mm and above) ensure cargo protection. Special valves and systems allow closed discharge, minimizing risks and losses.

Environmental friendliness

Hermetic design minimizes the risk of leakage and environmental contamination.

What cargo do we transport?

We specialize in transportation of the following cargo categories:

Chemical products

Acids, alkalis, resins, solvents, oils and lubricants.

Food products

Vegetable oils, milk, juices, alcohols and food additives.

Petroleum products

Dark and light petroleum products, fuel oil, bitumen.

Liquefied gases

Propane, butane, ammonia and other gases under pressure.

Pharmaceutical raw materials

Liquids requiring temperature and purity control.

Transportation geography

Logistics network

We provide delivery from key regions of the country, as well as from ports and industrial centers of Asia (China, Korea, Southeast Asian countries), through Vladivostok port with subsequent transshipment and delivery to any region of Russia and CIS.

Stages of transportation organization

01

Consultation and calculation

You provide cargo parameters, we check the possibility of transportation and calculate the cost.

02

Preparation and loading

We deliver an empty tank container for loading, if necessary, we perform its additional equipment.

03

Delivery and monitoring

Cargo follows the planned route. You get access to online tracking.

04

Unloading and completion

We organize cargo discharge at the recipient, after which the container is sent for cleaning and preparation for next use.

Comprehensive logistics support

To ensure continuity and your peace of mind, we offer a wide range of additional services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01

A standard 20-foot tank container holds from 21,000 to 26,000 liters of liquid, with a carrying capacity of up to 26-36 tons.

02

The key advantage of a tank container is multimodality. It allows seamless combination of sea, rail and road transport without cargo transfer, ensuring "door-to-door" delivery.