ISO tanks gain traction in Africa

Growing African demand for the transport of bulk food grade liquids in tankers has prompted M&S Logistics South Africa to added 25 new South Africa-made ISO tanks to its fleet. The release of the new tanks coincides with another milestone – a 25-year relationship between M&S Logistics and Welfit Oddy PE. Managing director Kreason Pillay says the company has a strategy to grow and expand the use of ISO tanks in Africa. “Africa has been seen as a huge and untapped growth and development market that is unaware of the benefits of using ISO tanks rather than the conventional and historical means of transportation of bulk liquids in drums,” he told FTW. Pillay describes Africa’s consumption of chemical and lubricant liquids as huge. “We are establishing agency networks throughout East and West Africa, and slowly but surely making receivers aware of the ISO tank and its benefits. “We are gaining market share and the ISO tanks are being accepted as the safest and most efficient mode of transport for bulk liquids into Africa.” The company has a presence in 10 African countries. The food grade tanks will be used for the transport of alcohol, juice and edible oils. According to Pillay, volumes out of Africa are starting to increase along with the revival of the continent’s agricultural sector.