📦🐟 Shipping & Packaging Guide for Crude Fish Oil (ISO Tank • FlexiBag • Drums)

Crude Fish Oil is one of Rich Moon’s key export products in the OIL AND FAT category. If you are looking for product details, you can also visit our Crude Fish Oil product page.

💡 Introduction – Why Packaging Matters for Crude Fish Oil

Crude Fish Oil is widely used in aquafeed, animal feed, pet food, oleochemicals, and biofuel. Because the oil contains natural fatty acids, moisture, and small impurities, it is sensitive to temperature, oxygen, and sunlight.

✨ The right packaging and shipping solution will help you:

• 🛡 Protect product quality during long-distance transport
• 📉 Reduce oxidation, leakage, and contamination risk
• 🚢 Optimize freight cost per metric ton
• 📜 Comply with buyer and destination regulations

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📊 Product Specification – Crude Fish Oil

Below is a typical technical specification for our Crude Fish Oil exported from Vietnam. For latest updates or customized specs, please view the full product page here or contact our sales team.

Parameter	Standard Value
Origin	Vietnam
Product Name	Crude Fish Oil
Iodine Value	1 g I2/100g
Free Fatty Acid (FFA)	1.5% max
Peroxide Value	10 meqO2/kg max
Acid Value	3 mg KOH/g max
Moisture and Volatile	0.5% max
Insoluble Impurities	0.5% max
Color (Lovibond)	4 Red max
Fat Content	99% min
Storage	Dry, cool place
Shelf Life	24 months (under recommended storage conditions)

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📦 Main Packaging Options

Rich Moon offers three international-standard packaging formats for Crude Fish Oil:

• 🛢 ISO Tank (24–26 MT)
• 🧃 FlexiBag inside 20’ container (20–22 MT)
• 🛢 Steel Drums 190–200L (~15–16 MT per 20’ container)

Each format serves different order sizes, routes, and buyer needs. The comparison table below will help you select the most suitable option for your market.

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📐 Packaging Comparison Table

Packaging	Typical Capacity	Recommended MOQ	Best For	Main Advantages	Notes
ISO Tank	24–26 MT / tank	≈ 24 MT	Large feed mills, big importers, long routes	Lowest cost/MT, high safety, good temperature stability	Requires tank handling at destination
FlexiBag in 20’	20–22 MT / container	≈ 18–20 MT	Medium–large buyers, cost-sensitive markets	Very competitive cost, one-way packaging, fast loading	Buyer needs FlexiBag discharge system
Steel Drums	190–200L (≈180–190 kg) per drum	From 2–5 MT (LCL)	New buyers, small factories, trial orders	Flexible quantity, easy sampling, suitable for LCL	Higher freight cost/MT than ISO/FlexiBag

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🚛 ISO Tank – Best for Bulk Shipments

Typical capacity: 24,000–26,000 kg per tank

⭐ Advantages of ISO Tank

• 💰 Lowest freight cost per metric ton for big volumes
• 🧊 Excellent temperature stability
• 🔒 Very low leakage risk thanks to rigid tank design
• 🌍 Ideal for long routes: EU, Africa, Middle East, Americas
• 📆 Suitable for regular, contract-based shipments

📌 When to choose ISO Tank?

• Orders above 24 MT per shipment
• Large feed producers and industrial users
• Importers with strong logistics and tank-handling capacity

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🧃 FlexiBag – Cost-Effective Bulk Choice

Typical capacity: 20,000–22,000 kg per 20’ container

 Advantages of FlexiBag

• 💲 Very competitive freight cost per MT
• 🕒 Fast loading and unloading
• ♻ One-way packaging, no need to return empty tanks
• 🌎 Popular choice for Asia, Middle East, Africa, South America

 When to choose FlexiBag?

• Order volume between 18–22 MT
• Buyer has equipment to unload FlexiBag safely
• Markets focusing on cost and operational efficiency

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🛢 Steel Drums – For Smaller or Trial Orders

Net content: 190–200L (≈180–190 kg oil) per drum

Advantages of Steel Drums

• 📦 Flexible MOQ – ideal for trial or pilot orders
• 🔍 Easy quality control (test from 1 drum)
• 🏭 Convenient for warehouse storage and stock rotation
• 🚢 Suitable for both LCL and FCL

Typical Loading

• 📦 20’ container: around 80–85 drums (~15–16 MT)
• 📦 LCL: starting from 3–20 drums, depending on port

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🚢✈ Shipping Methods (Sea • Air • FCL • LCL)

Sea Freight – Main Method

• FCL 20’ with FlexiBag or drums
• ISO Tank handled as special tank equipment
• Routes from Vietnam: Cat Lai / Cai Mep → Asia, EU, Africa, Middle East, Americas

LCL (Less than Container Load)

• Used mainly for drum shipments
• Perfect for 2–5 MT trial orders

Air Freight – For Samples Only

• Usually 1–50 kg sample shipments
• For lab testing or pre-contract approval

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📄 Required Export Documentation

• 📑 Commercial Invoice
• 📦 Packing List
• 🚢 Bill of Lading (B/L)
• 🌍 Certificate of Origin (CO)
• 🧪 Certificate of Analysis (COA) per batch
• ⚠️ MSDS & TDS
• 🐞 Fumigation / Inspection certificate (if required by destination)

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🔒 Storage & Handling Requirements

• 🌡 Store in a cool, dry place, ideally below 25–30°C
• ☀ Avoid direct sunlight and high heat
• 💨 Minimize exposure to air – keep valves and lids tightly closed
• 🛡 Use antioxidant if long-term storage is expected
• 📆 Follow recommended shelf life based on spec

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Why Source Crude Fish Oil from Vietnam?

• 🌊 Strong raw material base and fish processing industry
• 📉 Competitive and stable pricing
• 📜 Export-standard quality for feed and industrial applications
• 🚢 Efficient logistics from Southern Vietnam ports

You can also explore our full Fish Oil product range, including High Acid Fish Oil, Semi Olein, Refined Olein, Semi Stearin, and Refined Stearin Fish Oil.

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❓ FAQ – Crude Fish Oil Shipping

❓ 1. What is the MOQ for Crude Fish Oil?

➡ ISO Tank: 24–26 MT
➡ FlexiBag: 20–22 MT
➡ Steel Drums: from around 2–5 MT (LCL) or 15–16 MT (full 20’ container)

❓ 2. Which packaging gives the best freight cost per MT?

For most routes, ISO Tank offers the lowest cost per MT, followed by FlexiBag, then steel drums. If you are not sure which option fits your route, you can contact our team for a freight simulation.

❓ 3. Can Crude Fish Oil be shipped by air?

Air freight is normally used only for samples (1–50 kg) because bulk air shipping is very expensive. For commercial shipments, sea freight by ISO Tank, FlexiBag or drums is recommended.

❓ 4. How long is the shelf life of Crude Fish Oil?

Typical shelf life is up to 24 months when stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, and with valves/lids fully sealed. Actual shelf life also depends on FFA, moisture and storage conditions.

❓ 5. Which packaging is best for first-time buyers?

For new customers or trial orders, we usually recommend steel drums because:

• Lower starting quantity (from 2–5 MT LCL)
• Easy to take samples from 1–2 drums for lab testing
• Simple to store and handle in warehouse

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🏢 About RICH MOON CO., LTD

RICH MOON is a leading Vietnamese exporter specializing in:

• Cashew Shell Oil (Crude & Refined)
• Oils & Fats, Seaweed, Coconut Products, Animal Feed Ingredients
• Herbs, Spices, Seeds, and Agricultural Commodities

We supply large industrial buyers worldwide with consistent quality, stable supply, and professional export service.

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📩 Contact Ms. Jade (Sales Executive)

📞 Phone/WhatsApp/Zalo/Wechat: +84 833 997 879
📧 Email: sale1@richmoon.com.vn
🌐 Website: www.richmoon.com.vn
🏢 Address: 270/4i Le Dinh Can Street, Tan Tao Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.