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BLUE WHALE containers enhance flexitank performance for safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective solutions in the logistics industry.
As the logistics industry evolves, the quest for innovative, efficient, and safe methods to transport bulk liquids becomes more pressing. Enter flexitanks: when paired with BLUE WHALE containers, they offer a cost-effective solution that challenges traditional shipping methods like drums and ISO tanks.
This article explores how integrating flexitanks with BLUE WHALE containers enhances bulk liquid transport by significantly increasing payload, offering logistics professionals, supply chain managers, and decision-makers safer, more sustainable, and cost-efficient options.
Defined by the Container Owners Association (COA) as "a large bladder with valve(s) that is designed to fit inside a general-purpose freight container and operates as part of a system which includes the container, flexitank, its fittings, and restraining system," the flexitank is a testament to innovation in liquid cargo transportation.
Essentially, a flexitank is a large bag, often made of polyethylene, capable of accommodating volumes of up to 24,000 litres. It fits snugly within a standard 20-foot dry-box container, maximising space utilisation and ensuring secure containment of liquids during transit.
In addition to cost efficiency, flexitanks also deliver significant environmental benefits, making them a responsible choice for liquid transportation. Their increased capacity means fewer shipments are required to transport the same volume of liquid, substantially reducing carbon emissions. Studies have shown that flexitanks can reduce carbon emissions by up to 40%, equivalent to approximately two kilograms of CO2 per kilometre travelled. By minimising environmental impact while maximising efficiency, flexitanks emerge as a solution that aligns with the growing emphasis on sustainability in the logistics industry.
BLUE WHALE Unit One: transporting up to 24 tons of bulk liquid
Flexitanks are versatile, making them ideal for transporting a wide range of non-hazardous and non-flammable liquid commodities. This includes both non-edible and food-grade liquids, offering a high degree of flexibility and efficiency in bulk liquid logistics.
Common non-edible liquids transported in flexitanks include waxes, emulsions, herbicides, fertilisers, heating oil, diesel, gasoline, paints, liquid detergents, transformer oils, non-hazardous chemicals, printing ink, and lubricants.
Additionally, flexitanks are favoured for transporting a variety of food-grade liquids. These include corn syrup, drinking water, various edible oils like coconut and palm oil, concentrates, tomato paste, fruit juices, fish oils, alcohol, wine, water, liquid sugar, and milk. In fact, 30% of worldwide wine shipments utilise flexitanks for transportation, highlighting their critical role in the global wine market by providing an efficient and quality-preserving transport solution.
