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[Logistics terms](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/glossary/) · Logistics terms

# 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](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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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](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#iso-tank)

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

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## On this site

- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#iso-tank)
- [ISO tank: related page](https://safeandsecure.in/services/petroleum-bulk-liquids/)

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