Introduction
A tank container is built to the ISO Standard, making it suitable for different modes of transportation. Both hazardous and non-hazardous products can be transported in tank containers.
A tank container is a vessel of stainless steel surrounded by an insulation and protective layer of usually Polyurethane and aluminum. The vessel is in the middle of a steel frame. The frame is made according to ISO standards and is 29.8556 feet (9.10 meters) long, 7.874 feet (2.40 meters) wide and 7.874 feet (2.40 meters) or 7.874 feet 6 inches (2.55 meters) high. The contents of the tank ranges from 27,000 to 40,000 liters (5,900 to 8,800 imp gal; 7,100 to 11,000 US gal). There are both smaller and larger tank containers, which usually have a size different from the ISO standard sizes. The trade organization @TCO estimates that at the end of 2012 the global fleet of tank containers is between 340,000 and 380,000. Most of these tank containers are owned by operators and leasing companies.
There are hundreds of tank container operators worldwide, that can vary on the service they offer. The bigger operators typically offer a wide range of services, while smaller operators may only offer services in one region or with one type of tank. Among the biggest tank container operators are; Stolt Tank Containers, Hoyer, Bulkhaul, NewPort and VOTG. As of 2012, Agmark Logistics is North America's largest food grade tank container operator.
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