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5 reasons why not to choose drums
Drums:
•hazardous • inefficient • expensive • potentially dangerous.
For the transportation of bulk liquids from the factory to the customer, the use of drums is costly

Filling
1.The filling of dozens of drums is costly and time consuming with the risk of spillage.

Storage
2. Storage of drums is expensive and due to the danger of damage, risks spillage and potential danger

Shipping
3. the transport of drums is difficult and costly. The potential for damage and spillage due to multiple handling is high
Unloading
4. Drums awaiting suitable transportation to the end user for unloading are prone to handling damage and possible tampering and contamination

Disposal
5. Drums are difficult to clean. Re-use is limited, disposal is expensive and environmentally unfriendly.
Advantage of the Tank Container Over Other Modes
Tankspan tank containers offer safe, reliable and cost effective transport medium for moving bulk liquids around the world.
Tank containers are designed, tested and approved for the safe, economical and efficient transportation of a broad range of liquid products.
Tank Containers compared with other Transport Modes



Cost Effectiveness


Efficiency
in use



Safety



Convenience



Storage
DRUMS


Costly to buy,
handle, store,
dispose

Rarely reused or
reusable, costly
disposal


Susceptible to
leakage and
damage

Multiple handling
and labeling, costly

Large storage area
requirement
PARCEL
TANKERS

Transportation •
Terminal • Storage
high costs

Large minimum
cargo size - 200
to 500 tonnes


Risk of contamination
from pipelines,
pumps and storage

Restricted
destination choice, not door to door

Compatible tank
storage, costly
TANK
CONTAINERS

Cost effective Fill • Ship
• Empty


Minimal handling flexible
pipeline



Optimum safety, robust
primary package


Totally Intermodal Road•
Rail • Sea, door to door


Immediate, low cost,
secure storage
               






           

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