Tankcon

What Tankcon does

Tankcon is a Netherlands-based tank container sales, rental, and service company headquartered at Edisonweg 7-19, Spijkenisse, in the Port of Rotterdam industrial zone. The firm brokers, configures, and supplies new and used ISO tank containers for intermodal bulk liquid transport, with 111+ units in stock and worldwide delivery arranged through established industry connections. Its product portfolio spans standard 20-foot ISO tanks (T11/T14, 15,000–26,000 litre capacity, 316L stainless steel barrel on a carbon steel frame, ISO/CSC/ADR/IMDG/US-DOT compliant), specialized variants including electrical/glycol heated tanks (Eltherm systems, for bitumen and viscous cargoes), reefer/cool tanks (polyurethane-insulated, electric direct-expansion, for beer and food-grade liquids), baffled swap body tanks (30,000–35,000 litre, for partial-load and slosh-sensitive cargoes), TDI/MDI containers (brown-clad, nitrogen overpressure, for isocyanates), silo/bulk dry cargo containers, gas containers, and spill-tray leakage accessories. Technology components are sourced from multi-vendor partners including Holvrieka, Klinge, Loebbe, and Eltherm rather than manufactured in-house.

The business model combines three revenue streams: one-time unit sales (new and used tanks), recurring rentals (short- and long-term subscriptions on standard ISO, swap body, and gas tanks), and professional services (periodic inspection and re-testing, scheduled maintenance and repair, custom refurbishment and modification, plus bundled "Package Deals"). Pricing is quote-based across all tiers and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct: customers engage via the website (with stock inventory listed online), phone, or [email protected], supported by advisory selling on regulatory and specification fit under a "first time right" positioning.

Tankcon serves four primary use-case segments — food/feed grade (edible oils, glucose, wine musts, juice concentrates), industrial and specialty gases, chemicals (solvents, surfactants, glycols, isocyanates), and silo/bulk dry cargo — through a vertical segmentation approach. With only 7 employees and no disclosed funding, the firm operates as a lean, founder-led private company that has sustained operations for over 12 years (firmographics founding date 2012; the company's own materials reference "20+ years" of industry experience, suggesting either an earlier operating start in 2004 or that the figure reflects cumulative team tenure). The company's strategic emphasis is on technical compliance expertise, immediate-availability inventory, and Rotterdam-adjacent global logistics reach rather than scale or software-enabled differentiation.

Name

Tankcon

Legal name

Tankcon

Website

https://tankcon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tankcon is a Netherlands-based tank container sales, rental, and service company headquartered near the Port of Rotterdam, supplying new and used ISO tanks plus inspection, maintenance, and refurbishment services to food/feed, chemical, gas, and bulk logistics operators worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tank Container Sales and Rental

NAICS

Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324)

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Hazmat Bulk Tank, ISO Tank & Tank Container Transport (TLACANAJ)

Keywords

• ISO tank containers
• Tank container rentals
• Bulk liquid transport
• Intermodal tank equipment
• Tank container maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Spijkenisse

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tank Container Sales: Direct sales of new and used tank containers including standard ISO tanks, heated tanks, reefer tanks, silo tanks, gas tanks, and swap body tanks. Both single purchase and fleet building options available.
2. Tank Container Rentals: Short-term and long-term rental solutions for tank containers. Flexible terms to meet customer needs. Includes rental of standard ISO tanks, swap body tanks, and gas tank containers.
3. Maintenance and Repair Services: In-service maintenance programs, scheduled maintenance, professional repair services including regulatory testing. Services to extend tank container service life and reduce cost of ownership.
4. Inspection and Re-testing: Periodic inspection services, testing documentation, and certification for tank containers. All documentation provided to customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tankcon sells and rents new and used ISO tank containers (standard, heated, reefer, baffled, TDI/MDI, silo/bulk, and gas variants) used for intermodal bulk liquid and gas transport. The company also delivers inspection, re-testing, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment/modification services to extend equipment service life and ensure regulatory compliance. Operations are based in Spijkenisse near the Port of Rotterdam with worldwide delivery capability.

Product overview

Tankcon is a tank container rental and sales company offering a comprehensive portfolio of intermodal liquid transport solutions. The core offering comprises new and used ISO tank containers available for rent or purchase, supported by maintenance, inspection, and modification services. The product range includes Standard ISO Tanks (T11/T14 configurations), Electrical/Glycol Heated Tanks for viscous products like bitumen, Reefer/Cool Tanks for temperature-controlled transport, Baffled Swap Body Tanks for partial-load operations, TDI/MDI specialized tanks for isocyanates, Silo/Bulk containers for powders, and Gas Tank Containers. Services include inspection and re-testing, maintenance and repair, refurbishment and modifications, and package deals. With over 20 years of experience, Tankcon operates from the Port of Rotterdam area (Spijkenisse, Netherlands) and offers worldwide delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Used Tank Container High-quality second-hand intermodal ISO tank containers that have been professionally refurbished, inspected, deep cleaned, certified, and are ready for immediate use in chemical, food, and industrial applications.
• New Tank Container Brand-new ISO tank containers manufactured and certified with zero cargo cycles, offering spec control from day one with options for custom heating, insulation, and fittings.
• Electrical/Glycol Heated Tank Container ISO tank containers equipped with electric heating systems or water-glycol heating units for temperature-controlled transport of viscous products like bitumen. Features heating via Eltherm systems with steam channel backup.
• Standard ISO Tank Container Standard 20-foot ISO tank containers with 316L stainless steel barrel in carbon steel frame, available in T11 and T14 configurations for food, chemical, and industrial liquid transport. Capacity ranges from 15,000 to 26,000 litres.
• Baffled Swap Body Tank Container Swap body tank containers with internal baffle plates (3-5 vertical corrugated stainless steel baffles covering 70% of internal diameter) to damp liquid surge, improve stability, and enable partial-load operations at 60-90% fill capacity. Capacities from 30,000 to 35,000 litres.
• TDI/MDI Tank Container Specialized tank containers for Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI) and Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) transport, featuring brown cladding to mask product stains, nitrogen overpressure discharge systems, and optional electrical heating for monomeric MDI (liquid above 38°C).
• Reefer/Cool Tank Container Temperature-controlled tank containers with active cooling and/or heating systems using polyurethane foam insulation (U-value ~0.3-0.4 W/m²K) and electric direct-expansion refrigeration. Maximum capacity 24,000 litres. Includes CO2 connections and internal wash lines for beer transport applications.
• Silo & Bulk Container Tank containers designed for bulk powder and granular material transport, available in 20ft and 30ft configurations.
• Spill Tray/Leakage Container Secondary containment solutions for tank containers to capture and contain any leaks or spills during loading, transport, or discharge operations.
• Gas Tank Container Tank containers designed for compressed or liquefied gas transport under appropriate pressure and safety configurations.
• Inspection & Re-testing Services Professional inspection and regulatory periodic testing services for tank containers including pressure tests, thickness measurements, and compliance certification per IMDG/ADR/RID standards.
• Maintenance & Repair Services Comprehensive maintenance and repair services including scheduled maintenance, valve replacement, PRV servicing, insulation repairs, and frame work to keep tank containers in optimal condition.
• Refurbishment & Modification Services Custom modification and refurbishment services including insulation upgrades, heating system additions, baffle installation, valve upgrades, and configuration changes to meet specific operational requirements.
• Package Deals Bundled offerings combining tank container purchase with maintenance programs, inspection services, and modification options at discounted rates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most tank containers in stock have already been repaired and tested, ready for immediate deployment

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Beacon Intermodal Leasing: Global lessor of intermodal containers including ISO tank containers, offering both lease and sale options. Comparable business model to Tankcon in tank container leasing and fleet supply, with a larger asset base.
• Hoyer Group: Hamburg-headquartered bulk liquid logistics specialist with its own tank container fleet and global depot network. Competes with Tankcon for chemical and food-grade liquid customers and offers a broader end-to-end logistics service.
• Bertschi Global: Swiss-headquartered bulk liquid chemical and intermodal logistics provider with deep ISO tank container operations. Comparable to Tankcon in chemical customer base and tank container handling, though at much larger scale.
• Trifleet (CA Logistics): Tank container leasing and fleet management focused on chemical, food, and gas sectors with European roots. Comparable to Tankcon in cargo mix and customer base, but operates a larger fleet and broader service network.
• Peacock Container: UK-based tank container sales, rental, and refurbishment specialist serving European and global customers. Directly comparable in product mix (new, used, customized ISO tanks) and customer segments to Tankcon.
• Eurotainer: One of the world's largest ISO tank container lessors, offering both standard and specialized tank fleets for chemical, food, and gas customers. Closest functional peer to Tankcon's rental and sales model, but operating at materially larger scale globally.
• Den Hartogh Logistics: Dutch bulk liquid logistics company with its own tank container fleet and depot infrastructure. Direct competitor to Tankcon in the Northwestern European chemical and food-grade markets, with broader service offerings.

Others

• Holvrieka: Dutch manufacturer of stainless steel tank containers and road tankers, and a named supplier of heating/cooling units to Tankcon. As an upstream supplier, not a direct competitor, but representative of the OEM ecosystem Tankcon depends on.

Broad incumbents

• Textainer: Large publicly-traded container lessor with a diversified fleet including tank containers. Adjacent incumbent competing for some of Tankcon's large fleet customers, with deeper capital access and global depot infrastructure.
• Triton Container International: One of the largest intermodal container lessors globally, with a growing presence in tank containers. Overlaps with Tankcon in ISO tank supply but operates across the much broader dry container and reefer segments at far larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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