What Meeberg ISO Tanks & Containers does

Meeberg ISO Tanks & Containers is a privately-held, family-owned Dutch supplier of intermodal ISO tank containers, founded in 1988 by Hans van de Meeberg in the Port of Rotterdam and operating today under Meeberg Holding B.V. with second-generation management. The company designs, sources, refurbishes, customizes, leases, and resells ISO tank containers used for the bulk transport of liquids, gases, and powders. Its core product portfolio spans standard 20-foot ISO tank containers across T-code classifications (T1 to T75), 23-foot swap body tanks with capacities up to 35,000 liters, and specialized variants for chemicals, food-grade liquids, bitumen (with steam, electric, and flame-tube heating to 200°C), cryogenic gases (LIN, LOX, LAR, LNG, CO2), diesel, and refrigerated cargo. In-house modification offerings include baffles, ISOPA-compliant TDI/MDI packages, sprayball cleaning systems, GPS tracking, and remote level indicators.

Operationally, Meeberg runs a vertically integrated model anchored by a 22,000 m2 depot and workshop in Breda, positioned between the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp. Inventory is segmented across four quality tiers (Certified Operational, Standard Refurbished, Premium Refurbished, and New Build) and each tank is delivered with a fresh five-year test certificate issued through partnerships with Lloyd's Register, ABS, Bureau Veritas, and SGS. Fleet ownership stands at 7,500 units as first reported in the ITCO Global Tank Container Fleet Survey 2026, with 1,000+ units in active stock at Breda at any given time and tank assets carrying a 35-40 year service life. The in-house modification capacity and integrated logistics via ship, truck, and rail allow the company to monetize across sale, lease, certification, depot, and aftermarket service revenue streams.

Meeberg's go-to-market is enterprise-direct, organized around a Chief Sales Officer and regional account managers covering offices in the Netherlands, Switzerland, the UAE, Turkey, the United States, Cameroon, Malaysia, and India (Mumbai opened 2026). Customers operate in chemicals, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, fuels and petrochemicals, energy and mining, and waste treatment. Pricing is quote-based; revenue mixes one-time capital sales with recurring short-term (daily or monthly) and multi-year leases. No software platform, public API, or application is offered, and no AI/ML capability is disclosed beyond conventional GPS hardware. Marketing relies on industry exhibitions (Transport Logistic Munich, ChemExpo India, ChemUK, EPCA, ITCO, Multimodal, TOC Africa, Bauma, and others) and direct account management rather than paid digital channels.

Name

Meeberg ISO Tanks & Containers

Legal name

Meeberg Holding B.V.

Website

https://meeberg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Meeberg ISO Tanks & Containers is a Dutch family-owned ISO tank container supplier offering sales, leasing, depot, modification, and certification services to chemicals, food, energy, and industrial customers across 95+ countries from a 22,000 m2 Breda facility and a 7,500-unit fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ISO Tank Containers

NAICS

Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers (42386)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Misc Durable Goods (5090)

akta.pro primary industry

Tank Container (ISO Tank) Liquid Intermodal Transport (TLADALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazmat Bulk Tank, ISO Tank & Tank Container Transport (TLACANAJ), Intermodal Container Leasing/Rental (ISO Containers) (TLABACAF), Container Repair, Maintenance & Refurbishment Depots (M&R) (TLALAJAG), Trailer/Container Modifications & Conversions (Liftgates, Linings, Vents, Custom Builds) (TLAKACAM), Intermodal Equipment & Container/Chassis Pooling (Leasing/Management) (TLADAFAD)

Keywords

• ISO tank containers
• Tank container leasing
• Intermodal tank containers
• Cryogenic tank containers
• Bulk liquid transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Breda

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. ISO Tank Container Sales: Sale of new and used ISO tank containers including certified operational, standard refurbished, and premium refurbished units. Revenue generated from one-time purchase transactions with delivery to global destinations.
2. Tank Container Leasing: Flexible lease arrangements for ISO tanks including short-term and long-term options. Provides cost-effective alternative to purchasing with maintenance and repairs included. Global on and off-hire services.
3. Depot Services: Maintenance, repair, inspection, and testing services at the Breda depot. Includes restorative welding, parts replacement, painting, structural repairs, refurbishment, and technical support.
4. Tank Container Modifications: Customization services including baffles, ISOPA compliance, sprayball installation, heating systems, safety modifications, and inspection equipment. Tailor-made solutions for specific cargo requirements.
5. Logistics and Transport: Transportation solutions via ship, truck, and rail. Global logistics services handling delivery of containers from depot to customer locations.
6. Certification Services: Facilitation of certification services including 2.5-year tests, 5-year tests, CSC tests, and ATP certification through partnerships with ABS, Bureau Veritas, Lloyd's Register, and SGS.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Meeberg sells and leases ISO tank containers used for intermodal transport of liquids, gases, and powders, offering new builds, certified operational used tanks, and refurbished units in standard 20ft and 23ft swap body configurations across T-code classifications. The company also provides depot maintenance, custom modifications, logistics/transport, and periodic certification services, operating from a 22,000 m2 facility in Breda, Netherlands with 1,000+ units in stock and a total leased fleet of approximately 7,500 tank containers.

Product overview

Meeberg ISO Tanks & Containers operates as a physical product company offering ISO tank container solutions for sale and lease. The core product portfolio includes standard 20-foot ISO tank containers (T1-T75 codes for various cargo types), 23-foot swap body tanks with higher capacities (28,000-35,000L), and specialized variants for chemicals, food-grade products, bitumen, cryogenic gases (T75), diesel, and reefer applications. The company differentiates between new builds and used tanks available in Certified Operational, Standard Refurbished, or Premium Refurbished conditions. Meeberg's service offering encompasses tank container leasing (short and long-term), logistics/transport services, depot facilities for maintenance and repairs, modification/customization services, and certification services (2.5-year and 5-year tests). The company does not offer a software platform or API—products are physical tank containers with associated physical services including a customer portal for document access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New ISO Tanks Brand-new ISO tank containers in 20ft and 23ft configurations, available for immediate delivery worldwide. Suitable for chemicals, foodstuffs, and various bulk liquids, with customizable specifications.
• Used ISO Tanks (Certified Operational, Standard Refurbished, Premium Refurbished) Pre-owned ISO tank containers available in three condition tiers — Certified Operational (entry-level used with valid 5-year certificate), Standard Refurbished (cosmetic improvements and frame repainting), and Premium Refurbished (complete repainting, new decals, near-new condition). All delivered with fresh 5-year certification.
• Tank Container Leasing Flexible lease solutions for ISO tanks including 20ft tanks (14,000L–26,000L) and 23ft swap bodies (28,500L–35,000L) for chemicals and foodstuff transport. Short-term lease (single day to months) and long-term lease (years to multi-year) with global on/off-hire services and maintenance included.
• Tank Container Modifications Custom modifications to tailor tank containers to specific customer requirements, including baffles, ISOPA compliance (TDI/MDI), sprayball cleaning systems, electric tracing, immersion heaters, flame tube heating, handrails, full walkways, remote airlines, GPS tracking systems, inspection glass, and level indicators.
• Depot Services Maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and inspection services at the 22,000 m2 depot in Breda between Antwerp and Rotterdam. Includes restorative welding, part replacement, painting, structural repairs, refurbishment, and 2.5-year and 5-year periodic inspections.
• Logistics Services Comprehensive tank container transport solutions via ship, rail, and truck globally. End-to-end delivery from the Breda depot to customer locations worldwide.
• Certification Services Certification services including 2.5-year intermediate inspections, 5-year comprehensive tests (hydrostatic pressure test, ultrasonic thickness testing, structural assessment), CSC (International Convention for Safe Containers) certification, and ATP certification. Conducted through third-party partners including ABS, Bureau Veritas, Lloyd's Register, and SGS.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000+ tank containers in stock enabling rapid deployment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, regional and minor.

• MIMU Tank LeasingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeeberg acquired MIMU Tank Leasing, expanding the company's leasing fleet and customer base. MIMU was exhibited alongside Meeberg at ChemExpo India 2026, indicating successful integration.
• Reichmuth InfrastructurecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeeberg Group and Reichmuth Infrastructure joined forces for expansion in ISO tank leasing. Strategic partnership combining Meeberg's tank container expertise with Reichmuth's infrastructure capabilities.
• RTCL B.V.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeeberg Leasing B.V. acquired RTCL B.V., expanding the company's presence and fleet size in the tank container leasing market.
• Infinity Group International SAregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Infinity Group International SA located in Douala, Cameroon. Leading West-African company in bitumen & cement logistics. Branch office established to serve African partners with tank container and logistics expertise.
• NGI Fuel AsiaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with NGI Fuel Asia in Malaysia. Branch office in Selangor focusing on tank container fuel transport in remote regions of Asia. Experts in optimization of fuel logistics.
• Lloyd's Register (LR)minorOthersThird-party inspection and certification partner for tank containers. Provides independent verification of tank safety and compliance with international standards.
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)minorOthersThird-party inspection and certification partner for tank containers. Ensures tanks meet safety, quality, and reliability standards for operations.
• Bureau Veritas (BV)minorOthersThird-party inspection and certification partner for tank containers. Provides certification services ensuring compliance with international standards.
• SGSminorOthersThird-party inspection and certification partner. Conducts periodic testing at 2.5-year and 5-year intervals for all tank container types.
• International Tank Container Organisation (ITCO)minorOthersIndustry association membership. Meeberg included in ITCO Global Tank Container Fleet Survey 2026 with 7,500 tank containers reported.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Beacon Intermodal Leasing: One of the world's largest tank container lessors with a fleet of tens of thousands of ISO tanks, offering both leasing and fleet management to chemicals, food-grade, and energy customers globally. Closest like-for-like competitor to Meeberg across sales, lease, and depot services.
• Eurotainer: Headquartered in Paris, Eurotainer is a major tank container and dry container lessor serving chemical, food, and energy markets worldwide. Operates one of the largest third-party ISO tank fleets with significant depot services, making it a closely comparable European-headquartered peer.
• Hoyer Group: German family-owned logistics and tank container specialist with a large ISO tank fleet, in-house depot services, and bulk liquid transport operations. Closely comparable in business model, scale tier, and family-owned heritage.
• BNC Tank Containers: BNC is one of the largest dedicated tank container lessors with a global fleet in the tens of thousands. Competes directly with Meeberg in the leasing and fleet management of T-code-classified ISO tanks for hazardous and food-grade liquids.

Broad incumbents

• Independent Container Leasing (ICL): ICL is a global container lessor with a tank container division servicing chemical, food-grade, and fuel markets. A relevant comparable in fleet size, leasing operations, and depot services.
• Florens Container Services: Florens is a major global container lessor (part of COSCO Shipping) operating a significant tank container fleet alongside dry containers. Comparable as a large-scale intermodal equipment lessor with depot services.
• SeaCube Containers: SeaCube is a major intermodal lessor specializing in refrigerated and specialized container fleets with growing tank container exposure. Comparable as a multi-modal specialized container lessor with depot/MRO services.
• Triton International: Triton is a leading global container lessor with a sizeable tank container division alongside dry containers and refrigerated boxes. While tank containers are only one segment, Triton's scale and global deposit network make it the dominant incumbent Meeberg competes against for large enterprise accounts.
• Textainer Group Holdings: Textainer is one of the world's largest container lessors, primarily dry boxes but with a meaningful tank container segment. Comparable as a fleet operator with global depot network competing for tier-1 chemical and food-grade customers.

Emerging players

• Bulk Liquid Solutions: Specialist ISO tank container leasing and management firm focused on bulk liquid logistics for chemical and food-grade customers. Smaller and more focused than the tier-1 lessors, making it a comparable emerging/specialist peer competing in similar niches.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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