11 specifications in stock
stainless steel pressure vessels in an ISO frame for the intermodal carriage of liquids, gases and powders
For chemical producers, beverage exporters, fuel distributors and industrial gas suppliers.
Request a quoteEvery iso tank containers specification we hold in stock, with indicative delivered price ranges. Select a unit to see the full specification and request a quote.
Baffle tanks carry internal transverse plates that limit liquid surge in part-filled conditions, protecting the vehicle and driver on partial loads. Baffles are perforated to allow full drainage and cleaning.
€11,000 – €24,000
approx. $12,000 – $26,200 · ex-depot, excl. VAT and delivery
Chosen by operators who routinely ship less than a full tank of product.
Bitumen tanks combine heavy insulation with high-output electric or thermal oil heating to keep asphalt binders pumpable at 150°C and above. Discharge is by bottom outlet with a heated valve assembly.
€10,500 – €22,900
approx. $11,400 – $25,000 · ex-depot, excl. VAT and delivery
Used by road construction contractors, refineries and asphalt plants supplying remote projects.
Chemical tanks are specified against the exact cargo, with linings, pressure ratings and fittings matched to compatibility data and IMDG segregation rules. Baffled and non-baffled configurations are both available.
€11,100 – €24,300
approx. $12,100 – $26,500 · ex-depot, excl. VAT and delivery
Bought by chemical manufacturers and traders moving solvents, acids, resins and industrial intermediates.
Cryogenic tanks use vacuum-insulated double-wall construction to carry liquid nitrogen, oxygen, argon and LNG at temperatures below -160°C with minimal boil-off. Hold times of several weeks are achievable.
€15,400 – €33,700
approx. $16,800 – $36,700 · ex-depot, excl. VAT and delivery
Specified by industrial gas companies, LNG distributors, hospitals and research institutions.
Food grade tanks use electropolished 316L internals with no dead legs, sanitary fittings and a documented cleaning history restricted to edible products. Insulation and steam heating maintain viscosity for oils and syrups.
€11,000 – €24,000
approx. $12,000 – $26,200 · ex-depot, excl. VAT and delivery
Used by exporters of wine, juice concentrate, edible oils, glucose and liquid chocolate.
Gas tanks are thick-wall pressure vessels rated for liquefied gases such as LPG, ammonia and chlorine, fitted with pressure relief, liquid and vapour valves and excess flow protection. Design pressures typically run from 18 to 26 bar.
€10,500 – €22,800
approx. $11,400 – $24,900 · ex-depot, excl. VAT and delivery
Essential equipment for industrial gas suppliers, refrigerant distributors and petrochemical operators.
An ISO tank is a 316L stainless steel pressure vessel held in a 20ft ISO frame, typically 21,000 to 26,000 litres, insulated and often steam or electrically heated. Every unit carries UN portable tank approval and current 2.5 and 5 year test certificates.
€10,900 – €23,700
approx. $11,900 – $25,800 · ex-depot, excl. VAT and delivery
The standard asset for chemical, food and fuel shippers moving bulk liquids intermodally without drums or flexitanks.
Milk tanks are sanitary insulated vessels with CIP spray balls, sloped drainage and dairy-standard fittings that hold product at temperature for multi-day transits. Documentation covers full food contact compliance.
€10,900 – €23,700
approx. $11,900 – $25,800 · ex-depot, excl. VAT and delivery
Bought by dairy cooperatives and processors moving raw and pasteurised milk between plants and ports.
Pressure tanks are built and stamped to elevated working pressures for cargoes that must be discharged by gas pad or that generate vapour pressure in transit. Relief systems are sized to the specific cargo.
€11,200 – €24,500
approx. $12,200 – $26,700 · ex-depot, excl. VAT and delivery
Used for chemical intermediates, latex, and products requiring inert gas blanketing.
Swap tanks are road-optimised tank bodies on a swap body frame, wider than ISO and fitted with folding legs for drop-and-go operation. They suit domestic distribution rather than deep-sea service.
€11,000 – €24,000
approx. $12,000 – $26,200 · ex-depot, excl. VAT and delivery
Operated by European bulk hauliers running high-frequency liquid deliveries between plant and customer.
Wine tanks are food grade units with gentle-handling fittings, nitrogen blanketing connections and heavy insulation to protect the product from thermal shock across long ocean transits. Interiors are passivated and odour-free.
€11,600 – €25,200
approx. $12,600 – $27,500 · ex-depot, excl. VAT and delivery
Used by bulk wine exporters shipping from Chile, South Africa, Australia and Southern Europe.
Swaans Containers B.V. supplies tank containers for sale to buyers in more than sixty countries. Our iso tank containers stock covers stainless steel pressure vessels in an ISO frame for the intermodal carriage of liquids, gases and powders, and every unit is inspected, graded and photographed before it is offered for sale. Whether you need a single box delivered to a yard next week or a fleet of units staged at a port for an export programme, you are dealing with a trading desk that owns the equipment rather than a broker passing on someone else's list.
There are 11 specifications in this range, and choosing between them is usually a question of how the unit will be loaded, what the cargo weighs and where it has to go. We publish the full technical detail for each one so you can compare dimensions, payload and certification side by side, and our sales engineers will tell you plainly when a cheaper or simpler specification will do the same job. That advice costs nothing and it is the reason most of our customers come back.
Condition is the other decision. New one-trip units have completed a single laden voyage from the factory and are effectively unused: clean paint, tight seals, no repairs, and a full service life ahead of them. Cargo-worthy used units hold valid CSC certification and can still travel internationally, but they carry the surface rust and plate repairs of working equipment. Wind-and-watertight units are structurally sound and dry but are sold for static use. We grade honestly, and we send photographs of the actual unit rather than a stock image, so nothing arrives as a surprise.
Pricing is quoted fully landed. That means the container, the transport, the lift and the paperwork in one figure, with no release fees or handling charges appearing later. Because we buy from shipping lines, leasing companies and manufacturers directly, and because we hold stock in multiple regions, the unit you order is sourced from the depot closest to your delivery address. On a single container that difference is often several hundred euros; across a fleet order it is substantial.
Chemical producers, beverage exporters, fuel distributors and industrial gas suppliers form the core of the customer base for this range, but the equipment is genuinely versatile and we regularly supply buyers who have found a use we had not seen before. If your application is unusual, describe it and we will engineer a specification around it. Our own workshops handle cutting, welding, insulation, lining, electrical fit-out, painting and branding, so a modified unit leaves as a finished product rather than as a shell you have to find a fabricator for.
Delivery is arranged worldwide by road, rail and sea. Within Europe most stock units reach site within three to ten working days on a tilt-bed or HIAB vehicle. For overseas orders we book ocean space, handle export documentation and can deliver to your nominated port or door. Site requirements are simple but not negotiable: firm level ground under each corner casting, clear approach space of roughly twice the container length, and no overhead cables. Where access is tight we arrange crane offload or a transfer point nearby.
After the sale we remain the point of contact. Spare parts, door gear, gaskets, locking bars, refrigeration components and repair services are all available, and units bought from us can be traded back or resold through our network when your requirement changes. That matters more than it sounds: a container is an asset with a genuine second-hand market, and buying from a supplier who will also buy it back protects your position.
To move forward, send us the specification you think you need, the delivery address or port, and the date you need it on site. If you are not sure which unit fits, send the cargo dimensions and weight instead. You will get a written quotation with the fully landed price, the condition grades available, the certification supplied and a realistic delivery date, normally within one working day.
Compare the internal size, capacity and payload of every iso tank containers specification we hold before you request a quote.
| Specification | External size | Volume | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO Tank Container for Sale | 6.06 x 2.44 x 2.59 m | 33.2 m³ | 28,280 kg |
| Food Grade Tank Container for Sale | 6.06 x 2.44 x 2.59 m | 33.2 m³ | 28,280 kg |
| Chemical Tank Container for Sale | 6.06 x 2.44 x 2.59 m | 33.2 m³ | 28,280 kg |
| Gas Tank Container for Sale | 6.06 x 2.44 x 2.59 m | 33.2 m³ | 28,280 kg |
| Cryogenic Tank Container for Sale | 6.06 x 2.44 x 2.59 m | 33.2 m³ | 28,280 kg |
| Bitumen Tank Container for Sale | 6.06 x 2.44 x 2.59 m | 33.2 m³ | 28,280 kg |
| Swap Tank Container for Sale | 6.06 x 2.44 x 2.59 m | 33.2 m³ | 28,280 kg |
| Baffle Tank Container for Sale | 6.06 x 2.44 x 2.59 m | 33.2 m³ | 28,280 kg |
| Pressure Tank Container for Sale | 6.06 x 2.44 x 2.59 m | 33.2 m³ | 28,280 kg |
| Milk Tank Container for Sale | 6.06 x 2.44 x 2.59 m | 33.2 m³ | 28,280 kg |
| Wine Tank Container for Sale | 6.06 x 2.44 x 2.59 m | 33.2 m³ | 28,280 kg |
Read this before ordering tank containers for sale — it covers grade, certification, site access and delivery so the unit you buy suits the job.
New or one-trip units have made a single laden voyage from the factory and are visually near-perfect, with clean paint, tight seals and a full service life ahead. They cost more but need no remedial work and photograph well for customer-facing installations. Used stock is graded as cargo-worthy or wind-and-watertight. Cargo-worthy units carry valid CSC certification and can still be shipped internationally; wind-and-watertight units are structurally sound and dry but are sold for static use. Surface rust and repairs are normal at this grade and are documented before purchase.
Most units are delivered by tilt-bed or HIAB vehicle. You need firm, level ground, roughly twice the container length of clear approach space, and no overhead cables. Where access is restricted we arrange crane offload or split delivery to a nearby transfer point.
Place the container on a firm base such as concrete pads, railway sleepers or compacted hardcore under each corner casting. A level base is essential: a twisted frame makes the doors bind and voids most weathertight expectations.
Common modifications include personnel doors, windows, insulation, lining, electrics, shelving, ventilation, extra vents, partitions, ramps, security shutters and bespoke paint schemes. Specify these at order stage so the work is completed before delivery.
Maintenance is straightforward: keep door hinges and locking bars greased, clear roof debris, treat surface rust as it appears, and check the floor and door seals annually. Well-maintained steel containers routinely give twenty-five years of service.
The questions buyers ask most often about tank containers for sale. Select a question to read the answer.
Start with how the unit will be loaded and what the cargo weighs, then match that to the door aperture, internal dimensions and payload figures on each product page. If two options look close, the deciding factor is usually site access. Send us the details and we will recommend a specification in writing.
Both. We supply single containers to private buyers and small businesses on exactly the same terms as fleet orders, and we hold enough stock to fill multi-unit programmes for logistics operators and contractors.
Used units graded cargo-worthy carry a valid CSC safety approval plate and are certified for international carriage. Wind-and-watertight units are sold for static use only. We state the grade clearly on every quotation.
Yes. We apply two-pack marine paint schemes and vinyl branding at our own works before dispatch, which is cheaper and better finished than doing it on site.
Tell us about the access when you enquire — gate widths, overhead cables, ground surface and turning space. We will specify tilt-bed, HIAB or crane offload accordingly, or arrange a transfer at a nearby yard.
We regularly buy back units we have supplied and take trade-ins against new purchases. Send photographs and the serial number and we will make an offer.
Certified units come with the CSC plate details, serial number, manufacture year and our inspection report. Export orders include the commercial paperwork required for customs clearance.
Most quotations are issued within one working day. Complex modified builds may take two to three days while the workshop confirms the specification and schedule.
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