Bulk Liquid Transportation

Looking for a trusted partner to move your bulk liquids across North America, Central America, South America, or the Caribbean? LAC delivers specialized cargo transportation services tailored to your industry, cargo, and trade routes. From food-grade products to hazardous liquids, we ensure the safety, compliance, and efficiency of every shipment.

Specialized Bulk Liquid Transportation Service for Every Industry

Whether you’re scaling your operations or exploring new markets, our customized logistics solutions help you move your cargo with confidence. We securely ship hazardous and non-hazardous liquids, such as:

• Food Grade Liquids: Edible oils, sweeteners, juice concentrates, and other perishable liquids in FDA-approved containers.
  
• Chemicals Bulk: Industrial and specialty chemicals moved with strict compliance to environmental and safety regulations.
  
• Hazardous Liquids: Fully certified solutions for flammable, corrosive, or toxic substances.
  
• Petroleum & Fuels: Safe and efficient delivery of crude oil, diesel, jet fuel, and more.
  
• Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care: High-purity solvents and active ingredients requiring secure, temperature-controlled environments.
  
• Agriculture & Biofuels: Fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and bio-based liquids like ethanol or biodiesel.
  
• Alcohol & Beverages: Bulk wine, spirits, and other alcoholic products requiring specialized handling.
  
• Paints & Coatings: Raw materials including solvents, resins, and additives.
  
• Wastewater & Industrial Byproducts: Bulk transport of treated or untreated liquid waste.

How Our Bulk Liquid Transport Services Work

We combine proven shipping methods with personalized service and proactive support to ensure your cargo is transported safely, efficiently, and in full compliance from start to finish:

Flexitank Container Shipping

Flexitanks are ideal for transporting non-hazardous fluid cargo. Made from multi-layered polyethylene, they are inserted into standard 20-foot containers and can carry up to 24,000 liters of product. These are a cost-effective choice for high-volume shipments and help minimize cleaning costs associated with other tank types. Flexitanks provide high capacity and efficiency, making them a strong fit for large-volume, non-hazardous liquid shipments.

ISO Tank Shipping

ISO tanks are built from stainless steel, surrounded by protective layers for insulation and temperature control. They are designed for the safe transport of both food-grade and hazardous bulk liquids, offering versatility and durability. With standardized dimensions and a typical capacity of around 26,000 liters, they are easy to integrate into intermodal transport networks.

Liquid Bulk Tankers

For domestic or regional over-the-road transportation, liquid bulk tankers offer unmatched flexibility. These insulated stainless steel tankers are designed for direct loading and unloading at customer sites and are ideal for shorter hauls or when infrastructure limits containerized options. They accommodate a wide range of fluids—from chemicals and fuels to dairy and other food-grade liquids—and can be tailored with features like compartmentalization and temperature regulation.

Transport Modes:

• Intermodal Bulk Liquid Transport: Seamlessly integrates trucking, rail, and ocean freight using both tanker and container solutions to match your cargo type and routing needs.
  
• Cross-border Liquid Bulk Freight: Expertise in trade lanes between the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central and South America.
  

End-to-End Logistics Solutions:

• Complete management of the transportation process, offering door-to-door, door-to-port, and port-to-port services tailored to your operational needs.
  
• Customs brokerage and documentation
  
• Temperature monitoring and real-time GPS tracking
  
• Insurance and regulatory compliance with major regional entities (including the U.S. Department of Transportation [DOT], Environmental Protection Agency [EPA], Food and Drug Administration [FDA], and the Central American Economic Integration Secretariat [SIECA])
  

Why Choose Latin American Cargo?

With over 25 years of experience, we understand the complexities of bulk transportation across the Americas. Our tailored approach and industry knowledge give your business a strategic advantage:

• Certified equipment: We only work with trusted carriers that use FDA and UN-approved tanks, ensuring compliance and safety for both food-grade and hazardous cargo.
  
• Regional trade expertise: Deep knowledge of North American, LATAM and Caribbean regulations, routes, and infrastructure.
  
• Multilingual support: Available 24/7 across 35+ countries
  
• Scalable solutions: From single shipments to recurring contracts

Frequently Asked Questions