Check out our Top Reasons to use a Flexitank for your Bulk Liquid Shipping needs below:
What is a Flexitank?
A flexitank is a bulk liquid container for use in a shipping container. Flexitanks, also known as ‘Flexibags’, are large flexible containers which transform the conventional shipping container from a dry goods carrier into a safe and efficient bulk liquid transport container. Flexitanks offer a superior alternative to ISO tank containers for shipping juices, oils, food-grade liquids and nonhazardous chemicals around the world.
1. Larger Quantities than IBC’s & Barrels
Unlike drums and IBC’s, flexitanks are easy to fill up at once, you don’t have to fill up multiple containers and get them onto a truck, with flexitanks you fill them once – inside of the shipping container for efficient and effective use, meaning higher volumes of liquid can be shipped at one time.
1 FLEXITANK = 85 BARRELS
A Flexitank can hold much more product in one go. On average, they hold 24,000 litres – speeding up the loading process by filling only one tank, compared to a barrel which holds 207 litres, meaning you would need 85 barrels for only one flexitank!
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2. Economies of Scale
Flexitanks allow you to take advantage of economies of scale when shipping your product – allowing for cost savings and a reduced carbon footprint with logistical advantages and are in most cases cheaper to operate.
In a recent interview with FreightWaves, SIA CEO, Damien McClean cites the example of bulk wine shipping, “You’ll get 9,000 bottles of wine into a 20-foot container. In a flexitank, the 24,000 litres it holds, is the equivalent to around 30,000 bottles” adding that flexitanks also offer companies much more flexibility; citing an example of a winery that was shipping 60% red wine and 40% white wine. “A parcel tanker would have to be all red or all white,” he pointed out, emphasising the impact of economies of scale when using a flexitank for bulk liquid shipping.
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3. Eco-Friendly
Offset your carbon footprint when you use flexitanks to ship. Not only do flexitanks prove economically viable for companies, they are a more sustainable option for bulk shipping. Flexitanks offer a sustainable solution to bulk liquid shipping than that of alternative methods of transportation such as Drums and IBC totes. Our re-usable flexitank containers allow for zero waste in shipping – SIA Flexitanks can be re-used and recycled.
The SIA Global Flexi-Max, for example, is made from 100% virgin VLDPE polyethylene which when recycled, is re-processed into pellets which are then used to manufacture new items.
Find out more about how SIA are developing a sustainable flexitank environment HERE
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4. Easy to Use
The flexitank is easy to use and quick to connect hoses for loading and unloading, whilst making the maximum use of the container space. SIA offer customer training on the best practices in loading and unloading the SIA Flexitank. With offices world wide, we pride ourselves on offering tailored customer service internationally.
Flexitanks can be used to transport a great variety of liquid cargo including water, wine, oils, fruit juice, lubricants and more. Find out What Liquids Can Be Transported in a Flexitank HERE
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Why use SIA Flexitanks?
- SIA Fleitanks CEO, Damien McClean disrupted the market with his patented design of the Multilayer Flexitank in 2001. Today, over 80% of the global market is imitating his patented design.
As a market leader and innovator, SIA Flexitanks offer the widest range of compatibility approvals in the flexitank world today. We have quicker production times due to our cutting edge design & automated manufacturing techniques as well as a state of the art ISO22000 certified production facility.
Our customer service is second to none, with offices worldwide, SIA Flexitanks offer local expertise and excellent customer service with our team on hand to to make sure your journey runs smoothly. SIA Flexitanks are with you every step of the way. From the supply of the flexitank, to the installation, to trucking, to technical support, to shipping, to recycling, you can count on Team SIA.
To find out if your product can be transported using a flexitank, Please email our team at info@siaflexitanks.com
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Henk
Vegetable Oil Producer in RotterdamWe use SIA Flexitanks as their product is reliable, they always have Flexitanks in Inventory and we can purchase small quantities and have them installed locally.
Mario
Freight Forwarder in MilanSIA are totally independent as they are not involved in Freight Forwarding we can use them with confidence. We can use our own contracts with the shipping lines to arrange export ocean shipments
Jon
Apple Juice producer in CataloniaWe have used SIA for over 6 years and we are happy with their product and the global support.
Mark
Freight Forwarder, Houston, TexasSIA are a very hands on operation, with offices throughout the world someone is available at all times. We are happy with the quality of the SIA Flexitank and their customer service communication and services. Our customers at destination are similarly satisfied.
Ted
Lube Oil producer, Houston, TexasWe have been using the SIA Flexitank for 3 years. We received on-site training that was very beneficial for our loading procedures.
