20ft ISO Wine Tank Shipping Container for Sale, food grade certified for bulk wine transport
Container type
Wine Tank Container
Available sizes
20ft and 40ft standard, other lengths on request
External dimensions (L x W x H)
6.06 x 2.44 x 2.59 m
Internal dimensions (L x W x H)
5.90 x 2.35 x 2.39 m
Door opening (W x H)
2.34 x 2.28 m
Tare weight
2,200 kg

ISO Tank Containers

Wine Tank Shipping Container for Sale

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.

  • 316L stainless steel barrel with sanitary weld finish
  • Insulation and steam or electric heating options
  • Top manlid, airline valve, pressure relief and bottom discharge
  • Current 2.5 and 5 year periodic test certification
  • Full cleaning and previous cargo history supplied
  • Full-length lashing rings rated for secure cargo restraint
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About the Wine Tank Shipping Container for Sale

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.

Every Wine Tank Container for Sale we supply is drawn from our own inspected stock of stainless steel pressure vessels in an ISO frame for the intermodal carriage of liquids, gases and powders. Swaans Containers B.V. trades globally from depots across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, which means the unit you buy is sourced from the closest available yard rather than shipped needlessly across the world. That keeps both the price and the delivery lead time down.

Construction follows the standards the industry expects. The primary structure is 316L stainless steel vessel in a steel ISO frame, with not applicable — tank vessel and certification covering UN portable tank T-code, CSC, ADR/RID, IMDG, 2.5 and 5 year test. The unit measures approximately 6.06 x 2.44 x 2.59 m externally and 5.90 x 2.35 x 2.39 m internally, with a door aperture of 2.34 x 2.28 m, a tare weight of around 2,200 kg and a maximum payload of 28,280 kg, giving roughly 33.2 m³ of usable volume.

Used by bulk wine exporters shipping from Chile, South Africa, Australia and Southern Europe. In practice most buyers arrive at this specification after comparing it against the alternatives in the Tank Containers for Sale range, and the decision usually comes down to access, payload and how the unit will be handled once it is on site.

The commercial case is straightforward. A steel container is one of the few assets that holds value: buy well, look after it, and you can expect a strong resale figure years later. Buying a Wine Tank Container for Sale outright almost always beats long-term hire once the rental period passes twelve to eighteen months, and ownership removes the off-hire inspection charges and damage disputes that come with rented equipment.

Our sales team works with chemical producers, beverage exporters, fuel distributors and industrial gas suppliers every day and will tell you honestly if a different specification suits your job better. Send us the cargo or the application, the site address and any access constraints, and we will come back with a fully landed price, the condition grade options available, and a realistic delivery date.

Buying guide

Use this guide before you order the Wine Tank Shipping Container for Sale — it covers grade, certification, inspection and delivery so the unit you buy matches the job it is bought for.

New vs used options

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.

Delivery requirements

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.

Site preparation

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.

Customisation options

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

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.

Full specification

Full published specification for the Wine Tank Shipping Container for Sale. Dimensions, payload and build details are confirmed in writing for the exact unit before dispatch.

Container type
Wine Tank Container
Available sizes
20ft and 40ft standard, other lengths on request
External dimensions (L x W x H)
6.06 x 2.44 x 2.59 m
Internal dimensions (L x W x H)
5.90 x 2.35 x 2.39 m
Door opening (W x H)
2.34 x 2.28 m
Tare weight
2,200 kg
Maximum payload
28,280 kg
Internal volume
33.2 m³
Materials
316L stainless steel vessel in a steel ISO frame
Flooring
Not applicable — tank vessel
Certification
UN portable tank T-code, CSC, ADR/RID, IMDG, 2.5 and 5 year test
Optional modifications
Personnel doors, windows, insulation, lining, electrics, racking, ventilation, ramps, security shutters, bespoke paint and branding

Wine Tank Shipping Container for Sale — questions

The questions buyers ask most often about the Wine Tank Shipping Container for Sale. Select a question to read the answer.

Wine Tank Shipping Container for Sale: How much does a Wine Tank Container for Sale cost?

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Pricing for a Wine Tank Container for Sale depends on condition grade, specification, current stock location and delivery distance. Standard-specification units are the most competitively priced because we hold volume; specialist and modified builds are quoted individually. Send us your postcode or port and we will return a fully landed price, usually within one working day.

Wine Tank Shipping Container for Sale: Is the Wine Tank Container for Sale available new and used?

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Yes. We supply new one-trip units for customers who need pristine condition, and inspected used units in cargo-worthy or wind-and-watertight grades where budget matters more than cosmetics. Every used unit is photographed and condition-noted before you commit.

Wine Tank Shipping Container for Sale: Can you deliver a Wine Tank Container for Sale internationally?

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We ship worldwide from depots across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas. Delivery can be arranged door to door, to your nominated port, or ex-depot for your own collection, and we handle export documentation where required.

Wine Tank Shipping Container for Sale: Can the Wine Tank Container for Sale be modified before delivery?

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Yes. Our workshops fit doors, windows, insulation, lining, electrics, ventilation, racking, partitions and security hardware, and apply bespoke paint and branding. Agreeing modifications at order stage is faster and cheaper than retrofitting after delivery.

Wine Tank Shipping Container for Sale: Can I inspect the Wine Tank Container for Sale before buying?

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Depot inspections can be arranged for most locations by appointment. Where travel is impractical we supply a detailed photograph set covering the exterior, doors, interior, floor and any noted repairs so you can assess condition remotely.

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