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MSC pioneers in-house liquid cargo solution, flexibags that it supplies and fits for customers
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New product offers flexible capacity and specifications, supporting growth of the liquid cargo industry
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Flexibags offer a safe and cost-effective alternative to other liquid bulk transportation methods, says MSC
Swiss ocean liner Mediterranean Shipping Company has become the first carrier to provide in-house liquid cargo solutions, directly supplying and fitting flexibags for customers worldwide.
MSC provides a single point of contact, offering end-to-end services for customers in the liquid cargo supply chain, said the world’s largest container carrier in a press release.
With global connectivity across land and sea and an extensive port and depot network close to liquid cargo production regions, MSC’s liquid cargo solutions offer flexible capacity and specifications, supporting the growth of the liquid cargo industry.
MSC experts fit carefully selected flexibags at its depots before cargo pick-up, removing the requirement for haulage to third-party fitting locations, reducing road miles, saving time and money and helping customers meet their sustainability needs.
MSC liquid cargo solutions are already available at depot facilities in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas.
MSC works with dedicated suppliers of high-quality flexibags and with its customers to ensure each flexibag is tailored, selecting the right size and specifications according to the cargo’s needs.
Flexibags allow customers to fill dry containers with up to 24,000 liters of non-hazardous liquid cargo – such as edible oils, wine, petroleum products and chemicals – offering a safe and cost-effective alternative to other liquid bulk transportation methods, with less packaging than conventional ISO tanks.
“MSC is in continuous evolution to support its customers’ needs and our end-to-end Liquid Cargo Solutions are designed to simplify and streamline the supply chain for our liquid customers,” Carmelo Cassarino, global accounts manager, Logistics for MSC.
“MSC’s in-house fit & supply expertise, combined with our unrivalled customer care and our worldwide connections, guarantees a smooth experience from start to finish – a 360-degree service that our customers can depend on.”
Cassarino said this solution is currently available in 21 countries across the world, and we are already looking at the potential for expansion to MSC depots worldwide.”
MSC said while liquid cargo is traditionally transported in ISO tanks, there are many advantages to making the switch to flexibags, including the fact that they are single-use and fully recyclable, making them the hygienic choice for shipping edible cargoes.
In addition, MSC’s bulkhead recycling scheme, bulkheads used for liquid cargo transport can be reused efficiently, reducing waste and improving supply chain sustainability.
A flexibag can be installed into any 20-foot container. Once the flexibag is removed, it is ready for re-use, removing the need for repositioning and saving cost. In addition, there is no need to clean the container after use, as with ISO tanks.
MSC agencies currently offering liquid cargo solutions include: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, UK and Uruguay with more to follow in 2022.
