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Zodiac Tank Container Terminals Private Limited further sharpens its technical expertise by successfully "Refurbishing" approximately 20 years old ISO tank as per ITCO criteria.


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First facility in India with a fully automatic ISO tank container cleaning system: Capt. Pankaj Mehrotra, Director, Zodiac Tank Container Terminals


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Zodiac Tank Container Terminal, in pursuit to achieve excellence, had a distinction of carrying out an exceptional repair of ISO tank with all 8 steam tubes blown-up / bulged inside the shell from front to rear. The tank was brought well within limits defined in ITCO standard at a very nominal cost and is currently trading worldwide


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Zodiac Tank Container Terminals Pvt. Ltd., once again demonstrated technical acumen by repairing a heavily damaged tank with external frames bent as well as shell dented, carrying out this activity with utmost proficiency and bringing it within ITCO limits, exceeding customer's expectations.

The tank was made operational for trade at a reasonable cost.


Capt Pankaj Mehrotra, Director-Zodiac Tank Container Terminals Pvt. Ltd., sharing his vision on setting up new State-of-the-Art ISO Tank Container and Road Tanker Cleaning & Repair Depots across India.

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Zodiac Tank Container Terminals adopts environmentally friendly technologies

Towards our initiative to promote Clean & Green environment, Zodiac Tank Container Terminals has been at the forefront in adopting environmentally friendly technologies to safeguard nature, climate and communities.

During 2022, we successfully commissioned a 150kWp rooftop solar power generation plant at our Khalapur facility. This initiative is first of its kind in the ISO Tank Container and Road Tanker Cleaning & Repair facility in India.

Our facility is now fully operational and entirely run-on solar power.

This recognition by our partner OORJA SOLAR is a testimony towards our commitment to promote a cleaner environment and inspire communities to adopt similar methods.

Zodiac Tank Container Terminals is an ISO 14001:2015 certified company and promotes and imbibes best practices in the environment.

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Zodiac Tank Container Terminals gets Certified with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018

Zodiac Tank Container Terminals Pvt. Ltd. (A Samsara Group Company), one of the most modern ISO Tank Container & Road Tanker cleaning Terminal, providing International standard infrastructure & services, has been accredited with International Standard Organization (ISO) Integrated Management System (IMS) Certification 9001:2015 (Quality Management System), 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System) & 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety Management System) by BSI (British Standards Institute, UK) at a ceremony held on 1st of November 2021 .

Zodiac Tank Container Terminals Pvt. Ltd. is a strategically located facility which is just 55 km away from JNPT and has an excellent connectivity through New Mumbai-Pune Expressway as well as Old Mumbai-Pune Highway.

Zodiac services offerings consists of Cleaning, all types of repairs and testing of ISO Tank Containers and cleaning of Road Tankers with an aim of providing a “One Stop Shop” for globally reputed ISO Tank Operators, Chemical Manufacturers & Logistics Service Providers.

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Zodiac is First professionally operated ,Pollution Control Board approved & ISO certified facility in India to carry out Road Tanker Cleaning , which desired by most Chemical manufacturers having regulatory compliance & commitment towards environment protection as their key objective .


Zodiac Tank Container Terminals Pvt. Ltd. is a member of International Tank Container Organization (ITCO), Indian Chemical Council (ICC), All India Liquid Bulk Importers and Exporters Association (AILBIEA), Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India (AMTOI) & Solvent Extraction Association of India ( SEAI).


With accreditation to these prestigious certifications, Zodiac Terminals have reinstituted their mission and commitment to maintaining unmatched standards of high quality, consistent & customer focused services, protecting the environment and considering Occupational Health and Safety of employees. Zodiac Management and team of professionals believe in constant learning, training & continual improvement of processes to ensure that all the learnings of the IMS certification have been amalgamated with their day-to-day operations.


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Zodiac Tank Container Terminals commences Road Tanker cleaning

Zodiac Tank Container Terminals commences Road Tanker cleaning operations bringing in new dimension to environmental protection.

Zodiac Tank Container Terminals (A Samsara Group Company), one of the most modern ISO Tank Container Cleaning and Repairs facility providing services of international standards, has now also commenced Road Tanker Cleaning at its Facility both for Chemical as well as Food grade commodity using fully automated German technology from globally renowned manufacturer “Weidner”.

Road Tanker Cleaning in MPCB (Maharashtra Pollution Control Board) approved Facility gives a New dimension to Environmental Protection initiatives in India, which desired by most globally reputed Chemical manufacturers & Logistic Service providers, having regulatory compliance & commitment towards environment protection as their key objective.

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Zodiac Tank Container Terminals commenced operations in March 2021, is a strategically located facility, which is just 55 km away from JNPT and has excellent connectivity through New Mumbai-Pune Expressway as well as Old Mumbai-Pune Highway.


Zodiac offers cleaning and repairs / maintenance/ storage of ISO Tank Containers. The facility has developed dedicated Bays for ISO tank Containers as well as Road Tankers & additionally Chemical & Food grade commodities are cleaned in absolutely in independent dedicated bays.


The Road Tanker Cleaning Bay at Zodiac facility is designed basis 'Drive Through Model' which helps in improving the overall turnaround time and reduces the waiting time for the customers.


Fully automated cleaning plant through German Technology manufactured by Weidner, provides a highly sophisticated integrated cleaning solution along with Heavy Duty Scrubber Unit (removing toxic gasses & smell / Odour of previous cargo) as well Hot water cleaning at 80 °C and Steam treatment generated up to 160 °C.

Since commencement of Operations during March 2021, so far more than 100 Hazardous & Non-hazardous Chemical commodities in ISO Tank Containers have been successfully cleaned at Zodiac in addition 15 various types of Food Grade commodities in Road Tankers (Vegetable Oil, Palm Oil, Cashew Oil, Sunflower Oil etc). Zodiac Tank Container Terminals Pvt. Ltd. is a member of "International Tank Container Organization (ITCO)" & Associate member of Indian Chemical Council (ICC) All India Liquid Bulk Importers & Exporters Association (AILBIEA) Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India (AMTOI) & The Solvent Extractors Association of India & also in the process of soonest attaining ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 and Kocher Certifications to reaffirm their intent of attaining sustainable growthand commitment to all International Tank Container Operators & Chemical Manufacturers with unmatched standards of service in Quality, Environment and Health & Safety.

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Samsara Group Inaugurates State of the Art ISO Tank Container & Road Tanker Cleaning Depot Near Nhava Sheva Port

Samsara Group , one of the Leading Shipping Agency & Logistics Service Organization with diversified service portfolio , adds another feather in its cap by developing a State of the Art ISO Tank Container & Road Tanker Cleaning Depot Near Nhava Sheva Port in the name of Zodiac Tank Container Terminals Pvt Ltd.

Zodiac Tank Container Terminals Pvt Ltd was inaugurated on Tuesday 16th February 2021 with Puja Ceremony amidst COVID protocols attended by key members from Samsara Group.

Speaking on the Occasion , Mr Mukesh Oza (Group President & CEO , Samsara Group ) expressed his utmost pleasure in announcing the launch of the excellently developed ISO tank Container & Road Tanker Cleaning Facility with fully automated & advanced German technology from Weidner , matching with the expectations of Global standards .

Mr Mukesh Oza said this facility gives another opportunity for Samsara Group to serve the trade & only depot in India with Dedicated Bays for cleaning of Food Grade Cargoes & Drive through arrangements for Road Tankers which will give another dimension to the cleaning standards , safeguarding the environment against current practices.

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The Puja ceremony on this inauguration was performed by Capt Pankaj Mehrotra – Director , Zodiac Tank Container Terminals Pvt Ltd . Expressing sincere gratitude to all the stakeholders who helped in development of Zodiac Terminals & all Samsara family members , Capt Mehrotra said would like to take forward the vision of Samsara Group likewise to develop ISO Tank & Road Tanker Cleaning Facilities at potential hubs in India , maintaining similar standards .


Zodiac Tank Container Depot located near Nhava Sheva/ JNPT port has excellent road connectivity through Old Mumbai Pune highway as well as New Mumbai - Pune Expressway (near Khalapur Toll Plaza) about 55 kms from JNPT .


The Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) adopts latest technology to achieve zero liquid discharge, the facility is Fully compliant with all applicable statutory regulations including Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.


Zodiac offers Online tracking facility for Customers to monitor / track status of their tank inventory , operating from anywhere in the world

The Terminal facility is fully covered with 24 x 7 CCTV surveillance system & manned security.

Zodiac Tank Container Terminals Pvt Ltd has already initiated ISO Certification process to comply with ISO 9001 (Quality), 14000 (Environmental) & 45000 (Health & Safety) standards & re-affirm its commitment to all International Tank Container Operators & Chemical Manufacturers providing quality service’s with unmatched standards .

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