🌴 How to Store and Transport Crude Coconut Oil for Export: Flexibag, IBC Tank, Drums

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📌 Introduction

Crude Coconut Oil (CCO) requires proper storage and transport to maintain its quality during long-distance shipment. Exporters must ensure the oil remains stable, clean, and protected from contamination or oxidation. This guide covers industry-standard packaging options — Flexibags, IBC tanks, and steel drums — and how each supports international logistics.

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🛢️ Key Requirements for Storing Crude Coconut Oil

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1. Temperature Control

🌡️ CCO becomes cloudy under 24°C.
✔ Optimal storage temperature: 24–30°C
✔ Avoid direct sunlight or extreme cold during transit.

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2. Moisture & Contamination Prevention

💧 Moisture increases FFA and reduces shelf life.
✔ Containers must be fully sealed.
✔ Use food-grade or export-grade linings.

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3. Stable Environment

🏭 Store in ventilated warehouses with stable temperatures.
✔ Avoid stacking on unstable pallets.
✔ Keep away from chemicals or strong odors.

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🚢 Packaging Options for Exporting Crude Coconut Oil

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🛢️ 1. Steel Drums (190–200 kg)

Best for: Medium-scale buyers, multi-destination shipments, higher handling control.

✔ Advantages

• Strong, durable, shock-resistant

• Easy handling with forklifts

• Suitable for partial shipments (LCL)

• Good for long-term storage

✔ Technical Notes

• Weight per drum: 190–200 kg

• 20’ container: ~80 drums

• 40’ HC container: ~160 drums

• Must be fully sealed to prevent moisture entry

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🧊 2. IBC Tanks (1,000 Litre)

Best for: Large-volume buyers needing cleaner, easier transfer.

✔ Advantages

• Higher capacity → reduced packaging cost

• Clean, food-grade inner tanks

• Easier pumping into production lines

• Stackable and reusable

✔ Technical Notes

• Capacity: 900–1,050 L

• 20’ container: 18–20 IBC tanks

• 40’ HC container: 40–48 tanks

• Must ensure valve seals are intact

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🚛 3. Flexibag (20 MT per container)

Best for: Bulk buyers, lowest cost per ton, stable long voyages.

✔ Advantages

• Most cost-efficient option

• Minimal packaging waste

• Maximizes container capacity

• Ideal for factories consuming high volumes

✔ Technical Notes

• Installed inside 20’ dry container

• Holds 20–24 MT of crude coconut oil

• Requires professional installation

• Not suitable for multi-drop shipments

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🧾 Best Practices for Export Transportation

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1. Pre-shipment inspection

✔ Check FFA, moisture, impurities
✔ Ensure no leakage from valves or seals

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2. Proper Labeling

📦 Include:

• Product name

• Batch number

• Net & gross weight

• Manufacturer details

• Handling instructions (“Keep away from heat”, “Do not freeze”)

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3. Loading & Securing Cargo

🔒 Proper blocking & bracing is essential:

• Drums: load upright, use chocks

• IBC: secure with straps

• Flexibag: ensure steel bars & bulkhead installation

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4. Transit Temperature Monitoring

🌡️ Use temperature loggers for long voyages (30–40 days).
→ Helps track cold exposure that may cause solidification.

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🌍 Choosing the Right Packaging for Your Buyer

Packaging	Best for	Cost	Risk	Flexibility
Drums	Small–medium orders	Medium	Low	High
IBC Tanks	Large orders, clean transfer	Low	Medium	Medium
Flexibag	Bulk shipments 20MT	Lowest	Higher (one-destination only)	Low

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❓FAQ – Storage & Transport of CCO

1. Which packaging is most cost-effective?

Flexibags → lowest cost per MT.

2. Which packaging is safest?

Steel drums → strongest, best protection.

3. Does crude coconut oil solidify?

Yes, below 24°C it becomes cloudy or semi-solid.

4. Should exporters heat the oil before unloading?

Yes — heating to 28–30°C helps pump the oil smoothly.

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Conclusion

Proper storage and packaging are essential for preserving crude coconut oil quality during export. Choosing the right method — Flexibag, IBC tank, or steel drums — depends on buyer needs, cost structure, and shipment destination.

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📞 About Rich Moon

Rich Moon specializes in exporting Crude Coconut Oil (CCO) with professional bulk packaging solutions including Flexibag, IBC Tank, and Steel Drums, ensuring stable quality throughout storage and long-distance transportation. We supply consistently high-grade coconut oils to clients across Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Contact us for quotation:

Nora – Sales Executive
📧 nora@richmoon.com.vn
📱 +84 905 652 135
🌐 www.richmoon.com.vn