# Flexitank Logistics

> Flexitank Logistics (flexitanklogistics.com) is a plain-language guide to shipping bulk liquids by sea in flexitanks and ISO tanks: the door-to-door process, transit times, cargoes, carrier acceptance, documents, insurance, costs and tracking. Answers are general guidance.

## Key facts (general)
- A flexitank in a 20ft dry container typically holds about 16,000 to 24,000 L; weight limits often decide the fill
- Flexitanks: single-use, non-hazardous liquids only. ISO tanks: reusable steel tanks for non-hazardous and hazardous liquids (IMDG Code applies to hazardous cargo)
- Port-to-port ocean transit ranges from under two weeks on short direct routes to six weeks or more on long or transshipped routes
- Container lines set their own flexitank acceptance rules; many refer to the COA code of practice for flexitanks
- Common documents: bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, SDS, Certificate of Analysis; plus certificates, permits or a dangerous goods declaration where required

## Disclosure
- Provided by FGN Global Logistics (https://www.fgn-net.com)

## FAQ (https://flexitanklogistics.com/)

### Flexitank and ISO tank basics
- [What is flexitank shipping?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#what-is-flexitank-shipping)
- [Which cargoes are shipped in flexitanks and ISO tanks?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#which-cargoes-are-shipped-in-flexitanks-and-iso-tanks)
- [Flexitank, ISO tank or bulk vessel: which is right for my cargo?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#flexitank-iso-tank-or-bulk-vessel-which-is-right-for-my-cargo)
- [Can hazardous liquids be shipped in ISO tanks?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#can-hazardous-liquids-be-shipped-in-iso-tanks)
- [How much liquid fits in one container?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#how-much-liquid-fits-in-one-container)

### The door-to-door process
- [How does a door-to-door flexitank shipment work, step by step?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#how-does-a-door-to-door-flexitank-shipment-work-step-by-step)
- [How long does flexitank shipping take?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#how-long-does-flexitank-shipping-take)
- [What happens when a flexitank is loaded at origin?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#what-happens-when-a-flexitank-is-loaded-at-origin)
- [What happens at discharge at destination?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#what-happens-at-discharge-at-destination)
- [What is rail-to-flexitank transloading?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#what-is-rail-to-flexitank-transloading)
- [Who prepares the container and fits the flexitank?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#who-prepares-the-container-and-fits-the-flexitank)

### Carriers, documents and insurance
- [Do container lines accept flexitanks?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#do-container-lines-accept-flexitanks)
- [What documents are needed for a flexitank or ISO tank shipment?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#what-documents-are-needed-for-a-flexitank-or-iso-tank-shipment)
- [How does customs clearance work for bulk liquid shipments?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#how-does-customs-clearance-work-for-bulk-liquid-shipments)
- [What insurance does a flexitank shipment need?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#what-insurance-does-a-flexitank-shipment-need)

### Costs, trade lanes and tracking
- [What drives the cost of flexitank shipping?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#what-drives-the-cost-of-flexitank-shipping)
- [When is an ISO tank a better choice than a flexitank?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#when-is-an-iso-tank-a-better-choice-than-a-flexitank)
- [Which trade lanes use flexitanks and ISO tanks?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#which-trade-lanes-use-flexitanks-and-iso-tanks)
- [How can I track a flexitank or ISO tank shipment?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#how-can-i-track-a-flexitank-or-iso-tank-shipment)

### Choosing a provider and getting a quote
- [What does a bulk liquid logistics specialist do?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#what-does-a-bulk-liquid-logistics-specialist-do)
- [Should I use a bulk liquid specialist or a general cargo forwarder?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#should-i-use-a-bulk-liquid-specialist-or-a-general-cargo-forwarder)
- [What information is needed for a shipping quote?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#what-information-is-needed-for-a-shipping-quote)
- [How do I get a flexitank or ISO tank shipping quote?](https://flexitanklogistics.com/#how-do-i-get-a-flexitank-or-iso-tank-shipping-quote)

## Other pages
- [About this site](https://flexitanklogistics.com/about.html)