Companies importing or exporting chemicals, edible oils, and other bulk liquids through Nigeria need transport that meets strict international safety and quality standards without adding delay or cost. ISO tank containers, or isotanks, are the industry standard for this: certified, contamination-free, and built for both hazardous and non-hazardous liquids moving through Lagos's Apapa port and inland across Nigeria. Kricon Group provides isotank and flexitank logistics for shippers in Nigeria and across the wider African continent.
Why Nigerian Shippers Choose Isotanks
Isotanks hold 25,000 to 26,000 litres per unit, replacing dozens of drums with a single sealed, reusable container. For Nigerian importers of industrial chemicals, solvents, and base oils, and exporters of locally produced liquids, this means fewer handling points, no cross-contamination risk, and full compliance with ADR, IMDG, and RID regulations for dangerous goods. It also means lower cost per litre versus drummed cargo, and a container that can move by sea, road, and rail without repacking.
Isotank Transport Through Lagos and Apapa Port
Apapa is Nigeria's busiest gateway, handling the majority of the country's containerised trade. Congestion and documentation requirements at the port make experienced handling essential. Kricon Group arranges isotank movements into and out of Apapa on a door-to-port or door-to-door basis, covering booking, customs coordination, tank cleaning, and last-mile trucking to manufacturing and processing sites across Nigeria.
Cargo Types We Move
- Industrial and specialty chemicals (acids, solvents, resins)
- Base oils, lubricants, and used vegetable oil
- Food-grade liquids, including edible oils and syrups
- Non-hazardous and hazardous liquids under ADR / IMDG / RID
One Partner, All of Africa
Nigeria is one part of a wider footprint. From Lagos in West Africa to Mombasa in East Africa and ports further south, Kricon Group supports shippers moving bulk liquids across the continent, applying the same standards of compliance, cleanliness, and traceability on every route.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an isotank container?
An isotank (ISO tank container) is a stainless-steel tank built to ISO shipping dimensions, used to transport liquids, chemicals, and food-grade products in bulk by sea, rail, and road, without repacking.
Can isotanks carry hazardous chemicals into Nigeria?
Yes. Isotanks used for hazardous cargo are certified to ADR, IMDG, and RID standards, and Kricon Group manages the documentation and compliance checks required to move them through Nigerian ports. Does Kricon Group offer isotank transport beyond Nigeria?
Yes. Kricon Group supports bulk liquid logistics across Africa, including East Africa via Mombasa, alongside a global network of offices and agents.
Moving bulk liquids into or out of Nigeria? Visit https://kricongroup.com/ to discuss isotank and flexitank transport for your next shipment.