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International transportation of bitumen requires reliable packaging that protects product quality throughout storage, handling, and long-distance shipping. Brazil Bitumen provides complete Bitumen Packaging Solutions, including Steel Drum Packing and Jumbo Bag Packing, for safe international export and efficient project delivery. Steel Drum Packing has become one of the most trusted solutions for exporting bitumen because it provides excellent protection against leakage, contamination, and environmental exposure while ensuring safe handling at every stage of the supply chain. For buyers importing bitumen into Brazil, drum packing offers a practical and efficient solution that supports smooth logistics and dependable product performance.
Bitumen packed in high-quality steel drums is suitable for sea freight, warehouse storage, and project distribution across different regions. Each drum is securely sealed after filling to preserve the product during transportation and to minimise the risk of material loss. This packaging method also simplifies loading, unloading, and inventory management, making it a preferred choice for contractors, distributors, and infrastructure companies involved in road construction and industrial projects.
Brazil Bitumen By Tiger Bitumen, every shipment is prepared using export-grade steel drums that comply with international packaging standards. Each drum undergoes strict quality inspection before filling to ensure structural integrity and consistent performance during international transport. Combined with accurate filling procedures, proper sealing, and professional handling, our packaging system helps deliver bitumen in excellent condition to customers throughout Brazil and other global markets.
Whether the project involves highway construction, airport pavements, waterproofing systems, bridge development, or industrial applications, steel drum packing provides a dependable solution for transporting bitumen safely over long distances. Its durability, ease of handling, and compatibility with international shipping requirements make it one of the most widely used packaging methods in the global bitumen industry.
Selecting the right packaging method is just as important as selecting high-quality bitumen. Steel drum packing not only protects the product during transportation but also improves handling efficiency, storage safety, and overall supply chain reliability. It is widely preferred for international exports because it reduces the risk of damage while maintaining product quality from the manufacturing facility to the final project site.
High-quality steel drums are designed to minimise leakage during handling and long-distance transportation, helping preserve the quality of the bitumen throughout the export journey.
Steel drums provide excellent structural strength, allowing bitumen to be transported safely by sea, road, and rail while complying with international export packaging requirements.
The standard drum design enables efficient handling with forklifts, cranes, and other lifting equipment, reducing loading time and improving operational efficiency at ports and warehouses.
Steel drums can be stacked and stored efficiently, allowing importers and contractors to manage inventory safely while maximising warehouse space.
Sealed drum packaging protects bitumen from dust, moisture, and external contaminants, ensuring the material reaches the customer in its intended condition.
Steel drum packing is accepted by ports and logistics providers around the world, making it an ideal packaging solution for exporting bitumen to Brazil and other international destinations.
Every shipment begins with a carefully controlled packing process to ensure the bitumen reaches its destination in excellent condition. From drum inspection to final container loading, each stage is carried out under strict quality control procedures to minimise handling risks, maintain product integrity, and support safe international transportation.
The packing process begins with a thorough inspection of every steel drum. Each drum is checked for structural strength, cleanliness, proper dimensions, and any visible defects before it is approved for production. Only drums that meet export quality requirements are used for filling.
Premium-grade Penetration Bitumen is heated under controlled temperatures to achieve the required viscosity for safe filling into steel drums. Continuous temperature monitoring helps maintain product quality, ensures consistent filling throughout the production process, and supports reliable export packaging standards.
The heated bitumen is filled into steel drums using calibrated filling equipment to achieve accurate net weight. Careful filling procedures help maintain consistency across every shipment while reducing product waste.
Each filled drum is weighed to confirm compliance with the specified packing weight. This quality control step ensures customers receive accurate quantities and supports reliable export documentation.
After filling, every drum is tightly sealed to protect the bitumen from moisture, dust, and contamination during transportation. Proper sealing also reduces the risk of leakage throughout long-distance shipping.
Each drum is clearly marked with essential product information, including grade, batch number, production details, and other identification markings. This improves traceability and simplifies warehouse inventory management.
Before shipment, packed drums undergo a final inspection to verify packaging quality, sealing integrity, and overall compliance with export standards. Independent inspection services such as SGS or Bureau Veritas can also be arranged upon customer request.
Approved drums are carefully loaded into shipping containers using safe handling equipment and proper loading practices. Secure container arrangement helps minimise movement during transit and ensures the shipment arrives safely at its destination.
To meet the requirements of different international projects, bitumen is available in multiple drum sizes. The choice of packaging depends on customer preferences, shipping requirements, and project specifications. All drums are manufactured for export applications and designed to provide safe handling, reliable storage, and efficient transportation.
Every drum is securely sealed and prepared for international transportation, helping protect product quality during sea freight, storage, and on-site handling.
| 180 Kg New Steel Drum Specifications | ||||
| Item | Value | |||
| Packing in | 180 ± 3 kg | |||
| Sheet grade | ST-12 | |||
| Heigh of drum | 98 cm | |||
| Diameter of drum | 50 ± 0.2 cm | |||
| Diameter of Lid | 10 ± 0.2 cm | |||
| Plate thickness (body) | 0.6 mm | |||
| Plate thickness (top & Bottom) | 0.6 mm | |||
| Drum Weight | 9.3 ± 0.2 kg | |||
| 150 Kg New Steel Drum Specifications | ||||
| Item | Value | |||
| Packing in | 150 ± 3 kg | |||
| Sheet grade | ST-12 | |||
| Heigh of drum | 83 cm | |||
| Diameter of drum | 50 ± 0.2 cm | |||
| Diameter of Lid | 10 ± 0.2 cm | |||
| Plate thickness (body) | 0.6 mm | |||
| Plate thickness (top & Bottom) | 0.6 mm | |||
| Drum Weight | 8.3 ± 0.2 kg | |||
Among the various packaging options available, 185 KG steel drums have become the preferred choice for international bitumen exports. Their standardised dimensions, efficient handling characteristics, and compatibility with global shipping systems make them the most widely used packaging solution for infrastructure projects around the world.
One of the biggest advantages of 185 KG drums is their ability to optimise container space while maintaining safe weight distribution. This helps improve loading efficiency, reduce handling time, and support secure transportation during long-distance sea freight.
The robust steel construction also provides excellent resistance against impact and deformation during loading, unloading, and storage. Properly sealed 185 KG drums minimise the risk of leakage and contamination, ensuring the bitumen reaches the project site in excellent condition.
For contractors and importers in Brazil, 185 KG steel drums offer additional practical benefits. They are easy to handle using standard warehouse equipment, simplify inventory management, and support efficient distribution to multiple project locations. Their widespread acceptance across international ports and logistics networks makes them a dependable choice for road construction, airport developments, waterproofing projects, and industrial applications.
As a result, 185 KG steel drum packing continues to be recognised as the global industry standard for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective export of bitumen.
Efficient container loading plays an important role in reducing transportation costs and ensuring the safe delivery of bitumen during international shipments. Selecting the appropriate drum size allows importers and contractors to maximise container space while maintaining safe weight distribution throughout the journey.
The following loading capacities are commonly used for 20-foot shipping containers.
| Drum Size | Approx. Drums per 20 FT Container | Approx. Net Weight |
| 150 KG | 132 Drums | 19.80 MT |
| 180 KG | 110 Drums | 19.80 MT |
| 185 KG | 80 Drums | 14.80 MT |
Container loading capacity may vary depending on shipping regulations, drum dimensions, and destination country requirements.
Careful container planning reduces product movement during transit, improves unloading efficiency, and helps ensure the shipment reaches the customer safely. Every export shipment is arranged using secure loading practices to minimise the risk of damage during international transportation.
Brazil Bitumen supplied in steel drums is widely used across the construction and infrastructure industry because it is easy to transport, store, and distribute to project sites. Drum packing is particularly suitable for customers who require flexible delivery, smaller shipment quantities, or multiple unloading locations.
Common applications include:
Used in the production of durable asphalt pavements for highways, municipal roads, industrial roads, and rural infrastructure projects.
Suitable for airport pavement construction and maintenance where consistent material quality and reliable transportation are essential.
Used in bridge deck waterproofing and asphalt surfacing applications to improve durability and protect structures from moisture.
Applied in commercial, residential, and industrial waterproofing projects for roofs, basements, foundations, and underground structures.
Serves as a raw material for manufacturing protective bituminous coatings used on pipelines, storage tanks, and steel structures.
Used in the production of roofing membranes and waterproof roofing systems that require dependable bitumen quality.
Ideal for ports, logistics centres, commercial developments, and large-scale infrastructure projects where safe transportation and controlled storage are required.
Bitumen supplied in steel drums is widely used across the construction and infrastructure industry because it is easy to transport, store, and distribute to project sites. Drum packing is particularly suitable for customers who require flexible delivery, smaller shipment quantities, or multiple unloading locations.
Common applications include:
Used in the production of durable asphalt pavements for highways, municipal roads, industrial roads, and rural infrastructure projects.
Suitable for airport pavement construction and maintenance where consistent material quality and reliable transportation are essential.
Used in bridge deck waterproofing and asphalt surfacing applications to improve durability and protect structures from moisture.
Applied in commercial, residential, and industrial waterproofing projects for roofs, basements, foundations, and underground structures.
Serves as a raw material for manufacturing protective bituminous coatings used on pipelines, storage tanks, and steel structures.
Used in the production of roofing membranes and waterproof roofing systems that require dependable bitumen quality.
Ideal for ports, logistics centres, commercial developments, and large-scale infrastructure projects where safe transportation and controlled storage are required.
Brazil continues to invest in highways, airports, ports, industrial facilities, and urban infrastructure, creating consistent demand for high-quality imported Penetration Bitumen and Performance Grade Bitumen. For many contractors, distributors, and government projects, steel drum packing offers a practical solution that simplifies transportation, storage, and project distribution.
One of the biggest advantages of drum-packed bitumen is its flexibility. Unlike bulk shipments, steel drums can be stored for future use, transported to multiple project sites, and handled using standard warehouse equipment. This makes them especially suitable for projects taking place across different regions of Brazil.
Drum packing also helps protect the product during long sea voyages, ensuring the bitumen arrives in excellent condition for immediate use. Secure packaging reduces the risk of contamination and leakage while supporting efficient customs clearance and warehouse management.
With access to major Brazilian ports such as Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí, and Suape, drum-packed bitumen provides an efficient logistics solution for infrastructure and construction projects throughout the country.
Proper storage is essential for maintaining the quality and performance of drum-packed bitumen before application. Following recommended storage practices helps protect the product and ensures safe handling throughout the supply chain.
Following these simple practices helps preserve product quality and supports safe storage until the material is ready for use.
Tiger Bitumen is committed to supplying premium Penetration, Oxidized, Cutback, Emulsion, Performance Grade, and Viscosity Grade Bitumen products with reliable export packaging for customers across Brazil and international markets. Every shipment is prepared with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction.
Whether you require bitumen for road construction, airport developments, waterproofing systems, or industrial applications, our experienced team is ready to provide dependable supply solutions tailored to your project requirements.
Bitumen Jumbo Bag Packing is an efficient packaging solution for customers seeking safe transportation, simplified handling, and cost-effective international shipping. Manufactured from high-strength woven polypropylene materials, jumbo bags are designed to protect bitumen during storage, handling, and export while supporting efficient logistics for large-scale infrastructure and road construction projects.
Compared to conventional packaging methods, jumbo bags offer greater flexibility for loading, unloading, and warehouse storage. Their lightweight design and excellent load-bearing capacity help reduce packaging waste and improve handling efficiency at ports, distribution centres, and construction sites. This makes jumbo bag packing an ideal choice for contractors, importers, and asphalt producers requiring reliable packaging for international deliveries.
Tiger Bitumen supplies premium-quality bitumen in export-grade jumbo bags that are carefully filled, sealed, and inspected to maintain product quality throughout transportation. Every shipment is prepared under strict quality control procedures to ensure safe delivery to Brazil and other international markets while meeting the highest export packaging standards.
Jumbo bag packaging provides an excellent alternative for customers looking for flexible, economical, and export-ready bitumen packaging. Its durable construction and practical handling advantages make it suitable for a wide range of infrastructure and industrial projects.
The lightweight yet durable design allows safe movement using forklifts, cranes, and other standard lifting equipment.
Jumbo bags occupy less storage space and can be organised efficiently for improved inventory management.
Strong woven polypropylene material helps protect the bitumen from contamination, moisture, and damage during transportation.
Jumbo bag packaging complies with international shipping requirements and is suitable for global export markets, including Brazil.
Compared with traditional packaging methods, jumbo bags can help reduce packaging waste and support more efficient material handling.
Jumbo bag packed bitumen is widely used for:
Bitumen Drum Packing is a packaging method in which hot bitumen is filled into high-quality steel drums for safe storage, handling, and international transportation. It is widely used for exporting bitumen to countries where bulk delivery is not practical.
Steel drums provide excellent protection against leakage, contamination, and physical damage during transportation. They are easy to handle, stack, and store, making them one of the most reliable packaging options for international bitumen shipments.
Bitumen is commonly supplied in 150 KG, 180 KG, and 185 KG new steel drums. The appropriate drum size depends on the customer's project requirements, shipping preferences, and destination country regulations.
The 185 KG steel drum is widely recognised as the international standard for bitumen exports because it offers excellent durability, efficient handling, safe transportation, and compatibility with global shipping and logistics systems.
The number of drums depends on the selected drum size. A standard 20-foot container typically accommodates approximately 132 drums (150 KG), 110 drums (180 KG), or 80 drums (185 KG), subject to shipping regulations and loading requirements.
Tiger Bitumen supplies new export-grade steel drums manufactured to international quality standards. Each drum is inspected before filling to ensure safe transportation and reliable product protection.
Steel drums should be stored in a clean, dry, and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Proper storage helps preserve product quality and ensures safe handling before application.
Yes. Independent inspection services, including SGS and Bureau Veritas, can be arranged upon request to verify product quality, packing standards, quantity, and shipment compliance before export.
Drum-packed bitumen offers convenient transportation, flexible storage, and efficient distribution, making it well suited for road construction, airport developments, waterproofing, and infrastructure projects across Brazil.
Tiger Bitumen provides premium-quality bitumen packed in export-grade steel drums, supported by strict quality control, secure packaging, competitive pricing, technical expertise, and reliable worldwide shipping for customers in Brazil and international markets.
