Liquid Cargo Operations and Emergency Transshipment
1. Introduction
- Objective: Present safe and efficient logistics solutions for the transport and handling of liquid cargo, including emergency transshipment procedures at ports and private terminals.
- Context: The growing demand for bulk liquid transport requires specialized infrastructure and compliance with safety standards.
2. Modes of Liquid Cargo Transport
Flexitanks
- Description: Flexible bladders installed inside standard 20-foot containers, ideal for non-hazardous liquids.
- Advantages:
- Lower logistics costs.
- Easy installation and disposal.
- Higher payload compared to traditional packaging.
Isotanks
- Description: Standardized tank containers for transporting hazardous and non-hazardous liquids.
- Advantages:
- High durability and reusability.
- Compatible with road, rail, and sea transport.
- Compliant with international regulations, such as the IMDG Code.
Tanker Trucks
- Description: Road vehicles equipped with metallic tanks for bulk liquid transport.
- Advantages:
- Operational flexibility.
- Suitable for short and medium distances.
- Capable of handling various viscosities and temperatures.
3. Emergency Transshipment
Definition
Emergency transshipment involves the transfer of liquid cargo from one container to another in urgent situations such as leaks, accidents, or equipment failures.
Applications
- Road accidents involving tanker trucks.
- Malfunctions in transfer equipment at terminals.
- Rapid containment needs to prevent environmental damage.