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What does ISO tank mean in logistics?

Short answer

A stainless-steel tank fitted inside a 20 ft ISO frame, used to carry bulk liquids, liquefied gases or powders, hazardous or not, across sea, rail and road without transferring the contents.

Common for Indian chemical exports and imports. Tank codes specify what each tank may carry, and cleaning certificates between cargoes are standard. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. How we count

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The numbers behind this answer

Also called
tank container
Category
Air, sea & rail
Related terms
Flexitank, Bulk liquid transport, Dangerous goods (DG), Tanker

Sources

  1. SSL logistics glossary

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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