This October, Buenos Aires will host the 46th APLA Annual Meeting, a major gathering for leaders and decision-makers across Latin America’s chemical and petrochemical industry. Taking place at the Hilton Buenos Aires from 26 to 29 October 2026, the meeting will provide four days of conferences, panel discussions and business meetings centred on market trends, investment priorities and industrial developments across the region.
Eurotainer will join APLA 2026 to connect with customers, partners and industry professionals involved in chemical, petrochemical and industrial logistics throughout Latin America. This event will provide an opportunity to exchange on new trade routes, developing projects and the equipment strategies required to move and store bulk products safely and efficiently.
ISO Tank Containers for Chemical and Petrochemical Products
Chemical logistics calls for equipment selected according to the characteristics of each product, applicable regulations and intended operating conditions.
Eurotainer provides ISO tank containers for hazardous and non-hazardous liquids, including commodity chemicals, specialty chemicals, petrochemicals and other industrial products. Its liquid tank portfolio covers a broad range of configurations, with capacities extending from 10,000 to 26,000 litres. Depending on the application, units can also be insulated or fitted with heating or cooling systems for products requiring specific temperature or handling conditions.
Their standardised ISO design enables seamless movement across road, rail and maritime networks, while limiting intermediate product transfers. This makes tank containers particularly suitable for chemical flows connecting production facilities, terminals, ports and customers across regional and international markets.
Transport and Storage with the Same Asset
Industrial projects do not always rely on permanent storage infrastructure. Changes in production schedules, temporary increases in activity or the development of new trade lanes can create additional requirements at different points in the logistics chain.
Tank containers can be deployed for both transport and temporary storage, giving companies a movable alternative when fixed infrastructure is unavailable or unnecessary. This flexibility can be especially useful when supplying remote industrial locations, launching a new route or managing project-based demand.
Across Latin America, where industrial activity and trade patterns continue to evolve, the ability to relocate equipment and adjust the number of available units can help companies respond more quickly to changing market conditions.
Fleet Availability for Developing Industrial Projects
APLA 2026 takes place against a backdrop of continued investment in energy, mining and infrastructure projects across Latin America. Developments such as Vaca Muerta and expanding regional mining activity are contributing to broader discussions around industrial competitiveness, infrastructure and logistics capacity.
Tank container leasing allows chemical producers and logistics providers to secure equipment according to the timing and scale of their projects, without the capital commitment associated with fleet ownership. Additional units can be deployed for a defined programme, recurring movements or longer-term business development as requirements evolve.
Eurotainer also maintains equipment inventories in South America as part of its international network, helping connect regional availability with a global fleet serving chemical and industrial markets worldwide.
Specialist Expertise Behind the Fleet
Eurotainer manages a global fleet of more than 51,000 tank containers, supported by 14 offices and approximately 150 equipment types and configurations covering liquids, liquefied gases, cryogenic products and specialised industrial applications.
This breadth allows equipment selection to begin with the product and the logistics operation to our customers. Factors such as compatibility, capacity, route, storage duration, temperature and regulatory requirements can be considered before the appropriate configuration is identified.
For chemical and petrochemical applications, customers can also draw on Eurotainer’s technical and regulatory expertise, together with maintenance, testing and repair services throughout the leasing period. Fleet management and remote monitoring capabilities can provide additional visibility over assets moving through extended regional and international logistics networks.
Meet Eurotainer in Buenos Aires
APLA is an opportunity to meet directly with the companies and professionals driving the development of Latin America’s chemical and petrochemical industry.
In Buenos Aires, the Eurotainer team will be available to exchange on current and upcoming projects, equipment availability, new trade lanes, storage requirements and future fleet planning.
If you are attending the 46th APLA Annual Meeting from 26 to 29 October 2026, contact Eurotainer ahead of the event to arrange a dedicated meeting with our specialists.
We look forward to meeting you in Buenos Aires and continuing the conversation around the next developments in chemical and petrochemical logistics across Latin America.
