Bulk Bitumen Transport by Tank Truck – Best Solution for Neighboring Countries
Tank truck transport is one of the most reliable and cost-effective ways to deliver bulk bitumen from Iran to neighboring countries such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey, Iraq, and CIS border regions
Because of short transit distances and easier road connections, bulk hot bitumen delivered by tanker allows buyers to receive the product quickly, safely, and at a significantly lower cost compared to drum or jumbo bag packaging
A standard bitumen tank truck in Iran can carry 20 to 25 metric tons, while heavy-duty insulated tankers can load up to 30 MT depending on axle limits, filling temperature, and road regulations. This makes tanker delivery the most economical method for land-based transportation
:Key Advantages of Tank Truck Bitumen Transport
. Lowest total cost (no drum, no jumbo bag, no packaging waste)•
.Fast loading and unloading for high-volume deliveries•
. Ideal for short-distance exports to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey, Iraq•
.Stable quality due to insulated hot-bitumen tankers•
.Direct delivery to refinery, depot, or construction site•
.Reduced labor and storage requirements•
.For buyers who require fresh, hot, and ready-to-use bitumen with minimal logistical complexity, tanker transportation is the most efficient and economical solution
.If you are importing bitumen to a neighboring country and want the best price and fastest delivery, transporting bitumen by tank truck is the ideal method for your supply chain
| Bitumen Transport by Tank Truck – Approximate Capacities (Iran) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | Typical Net Bitumen Load (MT) | Axles | Tanker Type |
| Short distance, city or regional delivery | ≈ 10–18 MT | 2–3 axles | Rigid tank truck |
| Common type for domestic bitumen transport | ≈ 20–25 MT | 3 axles | Semi-trailer tank truck (standard) |
| Used where road & axle limits allow higher loads | ≈ 25–30 MT | 3–4 axles | Semi-trailer tank truck (heavy duty) |
| Designed for hot bitumen with better heat retention | ≈ 20–25 MT | 3 axles | Insulated bitumen tank truck |
| . All capacities depend on road rules, axle limits, truck type and bitumen density* | |||
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