What BOLT Tanks does

BOLT Tanks Pte. Ltd. (legal name: Bulk Oil & Liquid Transport Pte. Ltd.) is a Singapore-headquartered ISO tank container operator specializing in cross-border liquid logistics for hazardous and non-hazardous bulk cargo. Founded in 2014 as part of India's Saksham Group, the company operates a fleet of 2,500 ISO tanks covering four equipment categories — T11/T14 (liquid, including hazardous chemicals and food-grade cargo), T50 (pressurized liquefied gases), and T75 (cryogenic liquids including LNG and liquid hydrogen). BOLT serves enterprise customers across eight verticals: chemical, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, paints & coatings, agriculture, personal care, and renewable energy, with a stated annual handling capacity of 360,000 metric tons across 80 port cities.

The core technical stack centers on IoT-enabled smart containers providing real-time telemetry (location, temperature, pressure), advanced sensor arrays, predictive maintenance analytics, and routing optimization algorithms. The company maintains an E-Services customer portal for container tracking and inventory. BOLT is led by Director Anand Sheth (Purdue mechanical engineering, IICL-certified), with a small advisory bench that includes UK IMDG expert Roy Boneham and French DGSA Nicolas Kiefer for dangerous-goods compliance. Fleet positioning emphasizes a 'young fleet' advantage — lighter, more chemically resistant tanks intended to lower fuel consumption and extend asset lifespan.

Commercially, BOLT runs a B2B direct enterprise sales motion with quote-based, multi-year contract pricing — no standardized public price list. Revenue is generated through ISO tank leasing and rental (including one-way rentals), global cross-border logistics services, and specialized heating and storage. Distribution is wholly direct, supported by eight country offices in Singapore (HQ), India (Mumbai, regional HQ), China (Shanghai), Indonesia (Surabaya), Kenya (Nairobi), Korea (Seoul), Thailand (Bangkok), and UAE (Dubai). Marketing channels include content marketing (Knowledge Hub), industry events (ChemExpo India, Saksham Global Summit), and PR placements in trade publications. No external funding rounds are disclosed; the company operates as a privately held subsidiary within the Saksham Group conglomerate.

Name

BOLT Tanks

Legal name

Bulk Oil & Liquid Transport Pte. Ltd.

Website

https://bolt-tanks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Singapore-headquartered ISO tank container operator (founded 2014, Saksham Group subsidiary) leasing a 2,500-tank fleet for bulk liquid, gas, and cryogenic cargo to enterprise customers across chemicals, oil & gas, pharma, and food & beverage in 80 port cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Liquid Logistics Services

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• ISO tank logistics
• Liquid cargo transport
• Cryogenic tank services
• Bulk liquid logistics
• Tank container leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. ISO Tank Leasing and Rental Services: BOLT generates revenue through leasing and rental of ISO tank containers (T11, T14, T50, T75) for liquid, gas, and cryogenic cargo transport. Services include one-way rentals offering flexibility and cost-effectiveness by eliminating return trips, and comprehensive fleet management services.
2. Global Logistics Services: Cross-border liquid logistics services including transportation, heating, and storage solutions. Revenue derived from service fees for customized logistics solutions spanning multiple continents.
3. Heating and Storage Services: Specialized heating and storage facilities with environment control systems for preserving cargo integrity, generating service-based revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BOLT Tanks owns and operates a fleet of ISO tank containers (T11, T14, T50, T75) for the cross-border transport of bulk liquid, gas, and cryogenic cargo. The company delivers integrated logistics services including global multimodal transport, IoT-enabled fleet management with real-time monitoring, heating and storage solutions, and flexible one-way rentals of ISO tanks to enterprise clients across chemical, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and other industries.

Product overview

BOLT Tanks offers a comprehensive suite of liquid logistics services and ISO tank equipment. The core services include Global Logistics, Fleet Management, Heating & Storage, and One-way Rentals, which are complemented by a modern fleet of ISO tank containers. The equipment portfolio spans three main tank types: T11 and T14 ISO tanks for liquid cargo (hazardous and non-hazardous), T50 ISO tanks for pressurized gases, and T75 ISO tanks for cryogenic liquids. The company differentiates itself through technology-driven strategy, real-time monitoring capabilities, and a young fleet of cutting-edge tanks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Global Logistics Cross-border liquid logistics service spanning multiple continents with multimodal integration (road, rail, sea) for bulk oil and liquid cargo transport, targeted at enterprise manufacturers and industrial producers.
• Fleet Management Comprehensive ISO tank fleet management featuring real-time monitoring of location, temperature, and pressure; predictive maintenance analytics; and sophisticated routing algorithms to optimize fuel use and delivery times.
• Heating & Storage Specialized heating and storage facilities with environment control systems to preserve cargo integrity, maintain temperature, and extend product shelf life for temperature-sensitive and hazardous liquids.
• One-way Rentals Flexible one-way rental of ISO tank containers that eliminates return-trip costs and reduces environmental impact, enabling cost-effective point-to-point transport for liquid cargo customers.
• T11 ISO Tanks Versatile liquid tank containers for safe and efficient transportation of both hazardous and non-hazardous liquids including food-grade cargo; 24,000-26,000 L capacity.
• T14 ISO Tanks Specialized liquid tank containers with chemlined linings for transporting specialty chemicals and highly corrosive liquids; 24,000-26,000 L capacity.
• T50 ISO Tanks Gas tank containers engineered for secure transportation of pressurized liquefied gases including LPG, propane, butane, and industrial gases; 319 psi working pressure, 24,300-24,600 L capacity.
• T75 ISO Tanks Cryogenic liquid tank containers precision-engineered for transportation of cryogenic liquids at extremely low temperatures including LNG, oxygen, and hydrogen; 46,000 L capacity, design temperature -196°C.

Quantifiable outcome

• 360,000 metric tons of liquid cargo handling capacity annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and flagship.

• Culmen InternationalsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 2 August 2024US-based training provider that partnered with Saksham Group (BOLT's parent company) to deliver a two-day sanctions compliance training program in Mumbai (August 2-3, 2024). Training covered global sanctions regimes, maritime and cargo-related sanctions, and best practices for compliance and due diligence. Led by experts Capt. (Ret.) Neil Watts, Leo Byrne, and Gabriel Granados.
• Saksham GroupflagshipOthersBOLT is an integral part of Saksham Group, described as 'a crown jewel' of this logistics powerhouse that has dominated the industry for nearly three decades. Saksham Group provides strategic direction, brand backing, and operational synergies for BOLT's liquid logistics operations. BOLT inherits the legacy and aims to surpass it as part of this greater organization.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group: Global market leader in ISO tank container liquid logistics operating tens of thousands of tanks across chemicals, food, and specialty liquids. Most direct competitor to BOLT given overlapping service portfolio (global logistics, fleet management, heating/storage) and tank container equipment leasing model.
• Royal Den Hartogh Logistics: European-headquartered ISO tank container logistics operator with bulk liquid, gas, and chemical transport capabilities. Direct peer given similar intermodal ISO tank leasing model and focus on hazardous chemicals, food-grade liquids, and industrial gas customers.
• Hoyer Group: German-based global tank container logistics provider operating one of Europe's largest ISO tank fleets for chemicals, food, and gas. Direct competitor with overlapping service lines including fleet management, one-way rentals, and global intermodal transport.
• Bertschi Group: Swiss-headquartered ISO tank container logistics specialist serving chemical, food, and industrial liquid customers globally. Direct peer given focus on intermodal bulk liquid logistics, tank container leasing, and comparable vertical customer base.
• Suttons Group: UK-headquartered ISO tank container transport and logistics provider with global operations. Direct peer offering comparable services including tank leasing, dangerous goods transport, and intermodal liquid logistics for chemicals and refined products.
• Eurotainer: Global ISO tank container leasing specialist with one of the largest tank container fleets in operation. Direct peer given parallel focus on tank container leasing, one-way rentals, and serving chemical, food, and industrial customers globally.

Broad incumbents

• Linde plc: Global industrial gases major operating its own cryogenic ISO tank fleet for liquid hydrogen, oxygen, and LNG customers. Overlaps with BOLT's T75 cryogenic capabilities and dangerous-goods liquid logistics, though Linde is vertically integrated into gas production.
• Air Products and Chemicals: Industrial gas and hydrogen major with extensive cryogenic ISO tank logistics operations for liquid hydrogen and LNG customers. Comparable to BOLT's cryogenic and hydrogen peroxide transport services, though embedded in a much larger gas production business.
• Air Liquide: Global industrial gas company operating ISO tank fleets for cryogenic and hazardous liquid transport. Overlaps with BOLT's gas and cryogenic service lines (T50, T75 tanks), though Air Liquide's tank operations are part of an integrated gas production and distribution business.
• Nippon Sanso Holdings (Taiyo Nippon Sanso): Japanese-headquartered industrial gas major with Asia-Pacific tank container operations for liquid gas and chemicals. Comparable to BOLT's chemical and cryogenic vertical focus across Asia, particularly relevant for evaluating BOLT's regional competitive positioning in Korea, China, and Southeast Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/bolttanks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bolttanks
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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