ISO tanks and flexitanks
ISO tank and flexitank logistics for bulk liquids
We ship bulk chemicals and food-grade liquids internationally in ISO tanks and flexitanks, matching the equipment to each product.
Grupo Griska coordinates the international transport of bulk liquids: hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, and food-grade products such as oils and syrups. We choose the right equipment for each product, check that every unit is fit for the cargo, and manage the route, paperwork and complementary services, so your liquid moves under one plan from loading to discharge.
What’s included
ISO tank shipping
Reusable stainless steel tanks in an ISO frame, for hazardous chemicals and food-grade liquids.
Flexitank shipping
Single-use bags in a standard 20 ft container: an economical, lower-impact option for non-hazardous liquids and food products.
- Equipment
- T11 ISO tank
- Capacity
- 21,000–26,000 L
- Grade
- Chemical · food
Why companies choose Griska
Bulk liquids leave little room for error: the wrong tank, a unit that isn’t clean or a missing document can hold a shipment at port. Grupo Griska plans every liquid shipment around four things: the product, the volume, the route and the requirements of the destination market.
ISO tanks are stainless steel tanks built into a 20 ft ISO frame and typically hold between 21,000 and 26,000 litres. They are reusable, can be cleaned between loads and are the standard choice for hazardous chemicals and for food-grade liquids. Flexitanks are single-use bags, typically 16,000 to 24,000 litres, installed in a standard 20 ft dry container. They need no cleaning or return trip, which makes them an economical, lower-impact option for non-hazardous liquids and food products.
Before loading, we check that each unit is in the right condition for the product. In transit, we monitor the shipment and report at each milestone. Around the move, we add what the operation needs: customs clearance, cargo insurance, warehousing, and transloading and spill containment.
Frequently asked questions
Grupo Griska, a Mexico City freight forwarder, coordinates ISO tank and flexitank shipments for imports and exports of bulk liquids, together with customs clearance, warehousing and cargo insurance.
Use an ISO tank for hazardous chemicals and for food-grade liquids that need reusable, high-strength containment. Use a flexitank for non-hazardous liquids and food products when you want the most economical option. We recommend the equipment after reviewing the product, volume and route.
A standard 20 ft ISO tank typically holds 21,000 to 26,000 litres. A flexitank in a 20 ft container typically holds 16,000 to 24,000 litres. The exact fill depends on the product’s density and the regulations for that cargo.
Delays, documentation errors, cost overruns, poor coordination between providers, cargo handling incidents and compliance problems at import or export.
Experience with your type of product, the ability to coordinate the whole route, complementary services such as insurance and spill response, regulatory compliance, and how much visibility you will get. Grupo Griska has over 25 years of experience with this kind of cargo.
Complementary services
Everything around the shipment, from the same team.
Add any of these to a shipment, depending on what the operation needs.
Our coverage
Global reach through trusted agent networks.
Membership in these networks gives us vetted partners worldwide, more control over your international shipments and less logistics risk.
- PBLA
- Premier Bulk Liquids AllianceAn alliance specialized in the safe, efficient handling of bulk liquids.
- AOP
- Air & Ocean PartnersA global network with one agent per country, so every partner is dedicated and accountable.
- GKF
- Global Key FamilyAn international network with a strong presence across Latin America.
- IATA
- International Air Transport AssociationThe International Air Transport Association, the trade body of the world’s airlines.
- ISO
- International Organization for StandardizationThe International Organization for Standardization.
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