As maritime and intermodal logistics grow more complex, the demand for lighter, safer, and fully certified tank containers continues to rise. TEC Container Solutions is introducing its latest transport innovation, the Soft-Clad IMDG Bitutainer™, designed to support the compliant movement of dangerous goods such as hot bitumen, heavy fuel oils, cutbacks, and crude oil across global routes.
This new model delivers the performance and compliance TEC is known for, while offering a lighter overall build that supports operations facing restricted or reduced road weight limits, making it especially suited to regions with stringent transport regulations.
Designed for Global Dangerous Goods Logistics
The Soft-Clad IMDG Bitutainer™ is engineered for use across sea, road, and rail, with certification to IMDG, ADR, RID, CSC, and US DOT standards. This ensures suitability for international shipping corridors as well as domestic transport where compliance and documentation are critical.
By replacing traditional outer cladding with a soft-clad construction, the tank reduces tare weight without compromising insulation performance or structural integrity. This makes it a practical option for operators who must balance payload capacity with axle load restrictions, bridge limits, or regional road transport constraints.
What Sets the Soft-Clad IMDG Bitutainer™ Apart
Logistics teams managing hazardous materials must consider more than just certification. Weight, handling, and thermal performance all play a role in project viability. The Soft-Clad IMDG Bitutainer™ addresses these challenges through:
Lightweight construction, reducing tare weight and supporting compliance with restricted road weight limits
Lower overall transport mass, helping maximise usable payload within legal limits
100mm mineral wool insulation, supporting consistent thermal retention during long transit cycles
Immersed heating tubes, allowing safe and efficient reheating at the point of discharge
Triple-valve closure system, improving safety during loading, transport, and unloading
Integrated thermowells, enabling accurate temperature monitoring throughout transport
Standardised corner castings and securing points, ensuring compatibility across road, rail, and sea operations
This combination makes the soft-clad IMDG Bitutainer™ particularly effective for high-temperature liquids such as bitumen, where maintaining temperature and managing total transport weight are equally important.
Built for Performance Across Road, Rail, and Sea
The Soft-Clad IMDG Bitutainer™ sits alongside TEC’s ADR/RID and double-walled IMDG transport tanks, providing an alternative for operators who require full dangerous goods certification but do not need a double-walled configuration.
Its reduced weight profile makes it especially suitable for:
Road transport routes with axle or gross vehicle mass limitations
Intermodal movements where weight impacts handling and lifting costs
Export and import operations requiring certified tanks that remain cost efficient over long distances
By retaining the proven Bitutainer™ platform while optimising weight and handling, this model offers flexibility without compromising compliance or reliability.
Responding to a Changing Logistics Environment
Rising freight costs, tighter regulations, and pressure on transport infrastructure are reshaping how hazardous liquids are moved globally. The Soft-Clad IMDG Bitutainer™ has been developed to address these challenges directly, offering a certified transport solution that supports safer handling, improved thermal control, and greater efficiency across constrained road and port networks.
For operators working in regions with limited road capacity or strict transport rules, lighter tank containers can make the difference between a viable route and an unworkable one.
Ready for 2026 Transport Requirements
The Soft-Clad IMDG Bitutainer™ is available now for projects requiring compliant transport of hot bitumen and other hazardous liquids. It reflects TEC’s ongoing focus on designing tanks that respond to real-world operational challenges, including weight restrictions, regulatory complexity, and evolving logistics demands.
To learn more about the new soft-clad IMDG Bitutainer™ or discuss suitability for your transport routes, explore the IMDG Bitutainer™ or request your bespoke quote.