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First-trip version, this 40 ft Tank container offers 45,000 to 47,000 liters for the transport and storage of all types of liquids or gases in certified new condition. The top-quality solution for large-volume liquid storage.
- Dimensions (LxWxH)
- 12.2 m × 2.4 m × 2.6 m
- Floor area
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- Volume
- 45 000 L à 47 000 L
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Custom-built
Standard and custom-built modules, individually or assembled.
Expertise
Industry experts to support you with your project.
Express delivery
Reliable and secure transport — a logistics team dedicated to your project.
Competitive pricing
Depots across France, close to you.
Compliance
ISO 9001 and CSC standards.
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Included as standard
- One door
- One window
- Electrical pack
- Radiator
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Technical specifications
| External dimensions | 12,192 m × 2,438 m × 2,591 m |
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| Tare weight | 12 500 kg |
| Payload | 17 630 kg |
| Volume | 45 000 L à 47 000 L |
| Materials | Fully welded Corten + Steel tank |
| Certifications | CSC |
| Type | Conteneur Citerne |
| Reference (SKU) | conteneur-40-pieds-citerne-premier-voyage |
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Definition
What is a tank container?
La famille citerne répond aux besoins liés aux liquides. Elle impose un cadrage plus technique qu’un conteneur Dry, car le produit stocké ou transporté conditionne la solution.
Le choix dépend de la nature du liquide, de la compatibilité de la cuve, des contraintes de site et des documents nécessaires. Ces éléments doivent être vérifiés avant devis.
La citerne n’est pas un format générique. National Conteneur chiffre ce type de projet à partir de l’usage réel et des contraintes de sécurité.
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Liquides
Liquides
La citerne sert aux produits liquides compatibles avec la configuration retenue. La nature du produit doit être connue.
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Documents
Documents
Les documents disponibles et exigences associées dépendent du produit, de l’usage et du projet.
In detail
What is a new 40ft Tank shipping container?
The 40ft Tank container is the long format for bulk liquid transport. "In bulk" means unpackaged: the liquid or gas is loaded directly into an integrated steel tank. The "first-trip" designation refers to a new unit, which has made only a single positioning journey before being put up for sale.
The long tank offers a usable capacity of 45,000 to 47,000 liters, housed in a Corten steel box, a self-weathering steel that resists marine corrosion on its own, in the 40ft ISO format. The payload is 17,630 kg: a value reduced by the tank's structural weight, to be weighed against the considerable volume.
Exterior envelope
Exterior dimensions and installation
- Exterior (L × W × H)
- 12,192 m × 2,438 m × 2,591 m
These dimensions describe the container envelope. Door movements, connections and servicing may require additional space around the unit.
The unloading area depends on the vehicle and lifting method. It must be assessed separately from the container’s final position.
Reference dimensions from the product sheet, to be confirmed for the proposed container.
Read the dimensions guideLe choix de l’état
Premier voyage ou occasion ?
L’aspect attendu, l’usage et le budget orientent le choix. Demandez les photos et les caractéristiques du conteneur proposé avant de vous décider.
Premier voyage : quel état ?
Un conteneur premier voyage est une unité récemment fabriquée qui a effectué un trajet maritime de positionnement. Son aspect est généralement proche du neuf, mais de petites marques de transport ou de manutention restent possibles.
C’est une option à privilégier pour une installation visible, un aménagement soigné ou un projet où l’état initial compte particulièrement. Demandez les photos et les caractéristiques du conteneur proposé.
Occasion : pour quels usages ?
Un conteneur d’occasion a déjà servi au transport maritime. Les bosses, les reprises de peinture, la corrosion et les réparations varient d’une unité à l’autre : l’appellation seule ne décrit pas son état réel.
Pour le stockage, le chantier ou un usage technique, une occasion contrôlée peut répondre au besoin avec un budget initial plus contenu. Distinguez les traces d’usage acceptables des défauts qui affectent la structure, la fermeture des portes ou l’étanchéité.
Que vérifier avant l’achat ?
- Structure : déformations importantes, trous, corrosion perforante, état du châssis et des coins ISO.
- Portes et joints : ouverture, fermeture, fonctionnement des barres de verrouillage et continuité des joints.
- Plancher et étanchéité : zones molles, réparations inadaptées et entrées de lumière anormales, hors ventilation prévue.
Pour un transport maritime international, faites aussi confirmer la validité CSC et l’aptitude de l’unité au transport prévu. La plaque ne remplace pas l’examen du conteneur.
Budget : que faut-il comparer ?
À format comparable, l’occasion est généralement moins chère à l’achat. Vérifiez aussi ce que le devis inclut : le conteneur, le transport et le déchargement sur votre site.
À format identique, les dimensions nominales restent les mêmes ; la tare et la charge utile se vérifient sur les plaques. Pour un frigorifique, un Open Side ou un conteneur équipé, contrôlez aussi les équipements décisifs pour votre usage : groupe froid, portes ou installations.
In detail
What products can be transported in a Tank container?
The Tank container carries three main categories of bulk liquids: food products (vegetable oils, syrups, molasses), chemical products (solvents, additives, formulation materials), and certain petrochemical fluids. The tank avoids any intermediate packaging and any transshipment between modes of transport.
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Transporting hazardous materials is governed by two regulations. ADR, the European agreement on the international carriage of dangerous goods by road, governs road journeys. IMDG, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code, governs sea journeys. A Tank container can comply with these standards depending on the tank's configuration and the material transported.
Applications
Uses of a new 40ft Tank shipping container
The new long 40ft format serves long-distance bulk liquid flows, where maximum capacity must go hand in hand with international compliance.
The applications below show in which contexts this format is most relevant. Each use case connects the on-site need to the container's concrete benefit.
Highlights
Why buy a new 40ft Tank shipping container
The new 40ft Tank container offers the maximum capacity in the segment for bulk liquid transport. The strengths below explain what the long tank and ISO frame bring, volume, multimodality, safety, and what distinguishes a Tank container from a simple industrial vessel.
The strengths below explain what each technical choice brings to the project. They help compare the product with a less specialized alternative or a different condition.
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Integrated 45,000 to 47,000 L steel tank
Integrated 45,000 to 47,000 L steel tank
The long stainless tank offers the maximum capacity in the maritime segment for bulk liquid transport over long distances.
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40ft ISO format
40ft ISO format
The ISO frame makes the Tank container stackable in a hold and compatible with long-haul transport. Cargo travels with no transshipment.
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Original valves and pressure gauges
Original valves and pressure gauges
Loading, unloading, and pressure and level monitoring operate along the full length of the 40ft format.
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ADR / IMDG compliance possible
ADR / IMDG compliance possible
Depending on the tank's configuration and associated certifications, the Tank container transports hazardous materials, by road as well as by sea.
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Welded Corten box and tank
Welded Corten box and tank
The steel structure and welded tank guarantee maritime-grade robustness, compliant with ISO 6346 and CSC standards.
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Complete ISO container
Complete ISO container
It is a genuine long-haul multimodal transport container; not a simple industrial vessel confined to local use.
Applications
What is the price of a new 40ft Tank shipping container
The new 40ft Tank container is an ultra-specialized maritime trade product: its price follows the manufacturing cycles of long tanks and the limited availability of ADR- or IMDG-compliant units.
Four levers drive price variation:
The factors below explain why the price can vary from one quote to another. They help you read a quote by distinguishing the product price, availability, and delivery costs.
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Delivery & logistics
National Conteneur delivers throughout mainland France and internationally. Lead times and conditions vary by zone and mode of transport.
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