Why Flexitanks Are the Smartest Choice for Multimodal Liquid Shipping

In modern logistics, multimodal transport – sea, rail, and road combined – is the new normal. But for liquid cargo, every transfer point is a potential problem if you're using drums or IBCs. LET Flexitanks offer a fundamentally different approach.

The Problem with Drums in Multimodal Shipping:

Each mode change means unloading, repouring, and reloading. It's time‑consuming, labor‑intensive, and risky. Valves are opened multiple times. Cargo is exposed to air repeatedly. And each transfer adds cost.

LET Flexitank Solution:

A LET flexitank sits inside a standard 20ft or 40ft container. The container gets lifted onto a ship, then a train, then a truck – but the flexitank never moves. The cargo is sealed from filling to discharge, exposed to air only twice.

Key Advantages for Multimodal Shipping:

Higher payload – 24 tons per 20ft container vs. 16 tons with drums

No transshipment handling – zero labor at each transfer point

Lower risk – valve opens only twice (fill & discharge)

Rail certified – CRCC and Russian Railway approved

20-35% cost reduction – no cleaning, no return logistics, no drum rental

Real-World Validation:

Flexitank container trains are already operating on regular routes, carrying up to 26 tons of liquid per container with proven safety and efficiency.

For liquid cargo moving across sea, rail, and road, flexitanks aren't just an option – they're the optimal solution. One bag, end to end. Less handling, less risk, more savings.