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Tiger Bitumen fills penetration grade bitumen into new steel drums at its packaging facility in the Karachi Export Processing Zone, then loads them into 20ft containers for shipment from Karachi Port and Port Qasim. Tell us your grade, quantity and destination port, and our export team will confirm the drum configuration and quotation.
BitumenDrums.com is Tiger Bitumen’s dedicated site for drum-packed supply. The product, the packaging facility and the export team are the same ones behind Tiger Bitumen.
Bulk bitumen is processed and packed into new drums in the Karachi Export Processing Zone, solely for export.
The facility is within about 20 km of Karachi Port and Port Qasim, with direct container vessel services.
We work with contractors, infrastructure companies, importers and distributors.
Buyers are welcome to visit and monitor their shipment during loading. Third-party inspection can be arranged.
Tiger Bitumen packs into new steel drums made from ST-12 sheet. These are the published specifications for our two standard drum sizes. Your order confirmation states the drum size and net weight for your shipment.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Net bitumen per drum | 180 ± 3 kg |
| Sheet grade | ST-12 |
| Drum height | 98 cm |
| Drum diameter | 50 ± 0.2 cm |
| Lid diameter | 10 ± 0.2 cm |
| Plate thickness, body | 0.6 mm |
| Plate thickness, top & bottom | 0.6 mm |
| Empty drum weight | 9.3 ± 0.2 kg |
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Net bitumen per drum | 150 ± 3 kg |
| Sheet grade | ST-12 |
| Drum height | 83 cm |
| Drum diameter | 50 ± 0.2 cm |
| Lid diameter | 10 ± 0.2 cm |
| Plate thickness, body | 0.6 mm |
| Plate thickness, top & bottom | 0.6 mm |
| Empty drum weight | 8.3 ± 0.2 kg |
Drum size, net weight per drum and the number of drums per container are confirmed in writing for each order, based on grade, destination and the buyer's handling requirements.
These are the penetration grades Tiger Bitumen supplies in steel drums for road construction and asphalt production. Availability for each order is confirmed at quotation stage.
| GRADE | PENETRATION @ 25 °C | SOFTENING POINT | FLASH POINT, MIN | TYPICAL USE | DOCUMENTS |
| Bitumen 35/50 | 35-50 | 53–62 °C | 250 °C | Harder grade, often specified for hot climates and heavily trafficked pavements. | SGS REPORT |
| Bitumen 50/70 | 50-70 | 46–54 °C | 240 °C | Common paving grade in EN-based specifications for asphalt base and wearing courses. | SGS REPORT |
| Bitumen 60/70 | 60-70 | 48–56 °C | 240 °C | Widely used paving grade for hot mix asphalt in road construction and repair. | MSDS |
| Bitumen 80/100 | 80-100 | 45–52 °C | 225 °C | Softer grade, often chosen for cooler conditions and lower-traffic roads. | MSDS |
These are the penetration grades Tiger Bitumen supplies in steel drums for road construction and asphalt production. Availability for each order is confirmed at quotation stage.
Drums suit some projects better than others. Tiger Bitumen also supplies bitumen in 1 MT jumbo bags, so we can recommend the format that fits your site, volume and unloading equipment.
| Consideration | Steel drums | 1 MT jumbo bags | Bulk (tanker / vessel) |
| Unit size | 150 kg 180 kg per drum | 1,000 kg per PP woven bag in a steel cage | Full tanker or vessel parcels |
| Receiving equipment | Forklift or manual drum handling; no heated storage tank required | Forklift or crane for 1 MT units | Heated import terminal and heated storage |
| Suits | Smaller or phased volumes, remote or inland sites, distributors reselling by the drum | Medium volumes where sites can handle 1 MT units | Large, continuous consumption near a bitumen terminal |
| Trade-offs | Packaging adds weight and cost per tonne; drums must be heated and opened before use; empty drums need disposal or reuse | Bag and cage must be cut and handled; heating equipment needed on site | Needs heated logistics end to end; not practical for small or remote projects |
Considering bags instead? See Tiger Bitumen’s jumbo bag packaging.
Each step is confirmed with you in writing. Drum count, container count, shipping terms and inspection arrangements are agreed before filling starts.
Grade, total quantity, drum size, destination port, Incoterm (FOB, CFR or CIF) and any project specification.
We confirm grade availability, drum configuration, container count, price basis and shipment timing.
Drum marking, inspection requirements and the shipping documents your import process needs.
Bitumen is filled into new steel drums at the Karachi Export Processing Zone facility and sealed.
Where contracted, third-party inspection is carried out. Drums are loaded into 20ft containers; you may attend loading.
Containers sail from Karachi Port or Port Qasim and the agreed documents are issued for your clearance.
The number of drums in each container depends on drum size, net weight per drum and the payload limits that apply to your route and destination. We calculate this for every quotation, so you can compare landed cost per tonne before you commit.
Tiger Bitumen shipments can be inspected by international third-party agencies such as SGS and Bureau Veritas. Inspection scope and the agency are agreed per contract. Recent SGS reports and safety data sheets are available below.
Buyers are also welcome to visit the facility and monitor their shipment during loading.
Drum size, net weight, drum count and container count stated in your offer, not left to the loading day.
FOB Karachi or CFR/CIF to your port, with transit time for the destination you name.
Brand, grade or project references printed on the drums to support your stock control and site handling.
A direct line to the Export Manager on WhatsApp and email for grade, packing and shipment questions.
How drummed bitumen is brought back to working temperature, the equipment sites typically use, and the safety controls that apply when handling hot bitumen.
Drum size, net weight and payload limits, and why the answer changes by route.
Stacking, ground conditions, weather exposure and stock rotation.
What each Incoterm covers, and what to confirm in your contract.
A buyer’s checklist for choosing a packaging format.
Have a question that isn’t covered here? Message the Export Manager.
Our published drum specifications cover a 180 kg drum (180 ± 3 kg net, 98 cm high) and a 150 kg drum (150 ± 3 kg net, 83 cm high), both 50 cm in diameter and made from 0.6 mm ST-12 steel. The drum size for your order is confirmed in the quotation.
We supply penetration grades 35/50, 50/70, 60/70 and 80/100 in drums. Other grades may be possible; availability is confirmed for each order at quotation stage.
It depends on the drum size, net weight per drum and the payload limits for your route. We state the drum count and total net weight per container in every quotation.
Yes. Tiger Bitumen packs into new steel drums for export shipments.
Drum shipments are loaded in 20ft containers and shipped from Karachi Port or Port Qasim. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF; tell us your destination port for a CFR or CIF price and transit time.
Store drums upright on firm, level, drained ground, away from ignition sources, and use older stock first. Follow the safety data sheet for your grade, and ask our team if your site has unusual conditions such as extreme heat.
Send your grade, quantity and destination. The more detail you give, the faster we can confirm drum configuration, container count and price.
