Frequently Asked Questions
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Sales
At Meeberg ISO Tanks & Containers we offer the following options for a tankcontainer:
Completely Refurbished: These tanks undergo a thorough refurbishment process, ensuring they are restored to excellent working condition. Any necessary repairs and maintenance are performed, making them as good as new.
Technically Okay: Tanks in this condition have been inspected and verified to be technically sound, meeting safety and operational standards. While not fully refurbished, they are deemed fit for transport and storage.
Leaktest Only (sales only): Tanks in this condition have undergone a leak test to verify their integrity, ensuring they are free from any leakage or seepage issues.
Storage Only (sales only): Tank comes with a leak test and is suitable for storage purposes only.
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Meeberg can offer ISO tank containers with various T-code classifications, each specifying the test pressure, shell thickness, pressure relief setup, and outlet arrangement suitable for different types of cargo. The T-code system plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe transportation of dangerous goods, covering classes 1 and 3 through 9, as well as class 2.
Introduced in 2001, the T-code system categorizes tank containers from T1 through T75, with each code indicating the type of cargo the container is designed to carry:
T1: Light liquids, Juice, Wine
T3: Diesel, Jet Fuel
T4: Non-hazardous food-grade liquids, edible and non-edible oils
T11: Hazardous chemicals like Sulfuric Acid, Caustic Soda, and Hydrochloric Acid
T14: Hazardous chemicals
T50: LPG and ammonia gas
T75: Liquefied gases
This classification system is essential for regulatory compliance and ensures that tank containers are appropriately equipped to handle specific hazardous materials while maintaining safety standards during transport.
We offer both new builds and used tank containers directly delivered from our stock. For used tanks, the delivery time typically ranges from 1 day to 3 weeks, depending on the necessary preparation, refurbishment, inspection, testing, and the quantity of ISO tank containers ordered.
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Lease
Leasing a tank container at Meeberg offers several benefits:
Flexible Lease Terms: We provide lease terms tailored to your specific requirements, allowing you to choose the duration that best fits your needs.
Long and Short-Term Leasing Options: Whether you need a tank container for a brief project or a more extended period, we offer both long and short-term leasing options to accommodate your timeline.
Access to Modern Equipment: Our fleet consists of top-quality, modern tank containers equipped to meet industry standards, ensuring the safe and efficient transport of your goods.
Cost Efficiency: Leasing with Meeberg can be a cost-effective solution compared to purchasing outright. It eliminates the need for a significant upfront investment, allowing you to allocate resources more efficiently.
Maintenance and Repairs Depot: We provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services at our depot, ensuring that your leased tank containers remain in optimal condition throughout the leasing period.
Worldwide On and Off-Hire Services: With our global presence, we offer on and off-hire services worldwide, providing seamless transactions wherever your operations take you.
Overall, leasing a tank container with Meeberg offers convenience, cost savings, and peace of mind, making us the ideal leasing partner for your tank container transport business.
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For all the necessary documents, please reach out to our fleet manager at lease@meeberg.com or your designated contact person in the sales department. Alternatively, you can log in to our customer portal to access the initial tank certificate, last test certificate, and on-hire report when leasing tank containers with Meeberg.
Yes, you need to include an EFTCO certificate, not older than 14 days, when returning leased ISO tanks. We can only accept clean ISO tank containers provided with the last product details, including the UN number. Additionally, you must pre-announce the tank container at depot@meeberg.com.
ISO Tank container
Tank containers must undergo regular inspections to maintain approval validity.
Every 5 Years: This comprehensive examination involves a hydrostatic pressure test, a thorough visual inspection (both internal and external), a leakage test, and an assessment of the satisfactory functioning of all service equipment, including valves and fittings.
Every 2.5 Years: This inspection comprises a visual assessment (both external and internal), a leakage test, and an evaluation of the proper operation of all service equipment, encompassing valves and fittings.
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The lifespan of a tank container depends on factors such as usage, maintenance and the materials being transported. With proper maintenance tank containers can have a life cycle of 35 to 40 years or longer.
ISO tank containers are renowned for their exceptional durability, attributed to their capacity for refurbishment. Meeberg specializes in extending the lifespan of these containers through meticulous refurbishment processes. This comprehensive approach encompasses thorough inspection, meticulous cleaning, precise repairs, and rejuvenating painting, thereby significantly reducing the demand for new tank container production..
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Tank containers cater to diverse industries such as:
Meeberg ISO Tanks & containers provides these tank containers, ensuring safe and efficient transport of various liquids and gases across these industries, meeting stringent quality standards and specific industry requirements.
Visit our industries page for all the information your need about ISO tank container industries.
A Swap body tank container, also referred to as a swap tank, is a specialized 23-foot tank container tailored for bulk transportation of liquids and powders. Compared to a standard 20-foot tank, it offers larger capacities ranging from 28,000 to 36,500 liters, making it ideal for efficiently carrying substantial quantities of these substances.
Customize
Meeberg offers customization services for tank containers to meet the specific requirements of various products. Our expertise allows them to tailor tank containers with specialized linings, coatings, insulation, heating or cooling systems, and other features to ensure the safe and efficient transport of different types of cargo. Whether it's chemicals, food products, pharmaceuticals, or other liquids and gases, Meeberg can customize tank containers to maintain product integrity and meet regulatory standards.
Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction makes them a reliable choice for customized tank container solutions.
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Meeberg offers a diverse range of modifications to customize your tank or container according to your specific needs. With more than 35 years of experience in the ISO tankcontainer industry, we have developed the expertise to provide tailor-made solutions that consistently meet and exceed our customers' expectations and wishes.
Discover a selection of the modifications that Meeberg can provide.
Baffles
ISOPA
Sprayball
Tracing
Immersion heater
Flame Tubes
Handrails
Walkway
Remote airline
GPS sytem
Inspection glass
Level indicater
For more information visit our modification page.
Logistics
Tank containers are used to transport a wide variety of liquids and gases across various industries. Some of the most common products transported in tank containers include:
Chemicals: Various chemicals such as acids, solvents, alkalis, and specialty chemicals are frequently transported in tank containers.
Food Products: Liquid food products such as edible oils, juices, wines, and other beverages are often transported in tank containers. .
Petroleum Products: Tank containers are widely used for transporting petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and lubricants.
Bulk Liquids: Tank containers are ideal for transporting bulk liquids such as water, liquid fertilizers, vegetable oils, and molasses.
Gases: Various gases, including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), ammonia, and industrial gases like oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen, are transported in tank containers.
Pharmaceuticals: Certain pharmaceutical products, including liquid medications, vaccines, and medical-grade chemicals, may also be transported in tank containers.
These are just a few examples, and the use of tank containers extends to many other liquids and gases, depending on the specific needs of industries and markets worldwide.
For further details on suitable products for transportation using tank containers, please visit our industry page.
The size of a tank container can vary depending on its design and purpose. However, standard ISO tank containers typically have dimensions that conform to ISO standards.
A common size for ISO tank containers is around 20 feet in length, 8 feet in width, and 8.5 feet in height 6058mm x 2438mm x 2591mm), with typical volumes ranging from around 14,000 to 26,000 liters (3,700 to 6,900 gallons). These dimensions allow ISO tank containers to be easily transported by road, rail, or sea and stacked for efficient storage.
It's worth noting that there are also larger tank containers available, such as 23ft ISO tank containers, so called swap body tank container, which offer increased capacity up to 36.500L for transporting larger quantities of liquid.
