Hydrogen Mobile Tank & Container Suppliers
Hydrogen mobile tanks and containers transport hydrogen from production sites to fueling stations, industrial users, and export terminals. The two dominant technologies are liquid hydrogen (LH2) at -253 °C in vacuum-insulated cryogenic containers, and gaseous hydrogen (GH2) at 200 to 1,000 bar in high-pressure composite or steel tube trailers. Selection depends on transport distance, delivery volume, and receiving station configuration.
Liquid hydrogen is favored for longer distances and larger daily volumes — a single LH2 semi-trailer delivers 3,500 to 4,500 kg of hydrogen versus 300 to 1,100 kg for a comparable gaseous tube trailer. Vacuum-insulated LH2 containers require multi-layer insulation, para-ortho conversion catalyst, and specialized handling to manage boil-off. Gaseous hydrogen tube trailers use Type I steel cylinders at lower pressures or Type III/IV composite cylinders for higher pressure operation and reduced tare weight.
This directory lists hydrogen mobile tank and container manufacturers globally. Stationary hydrogen storage is covered under the separate stationary cryogenic storage tanks category. Each supplier profile covers formats offered, capacity ranges, design pressures, container certifications (ASME BPVC Section VIII, PED, HGV 4.1 for hydrogen refueling, EC79 for automotive), transport approvals under ADR, DOT, and IMDG, and material compatibility including hydrogen embrittlement mitigation.
Procurement teams evaluating suppliers weigh delivered kg per trip, tare weight and payload optimization, boil-off performance in %/day for LH2, cool-down and warm-up procedures, compatibility with dispensing standards SAE J2601 or ISO 19880, and lead times which currently run 12 to 30 months for large LH2 semi-trailers due to constrained supply chains. Filter by country, container format, or hydrogen state.
Frequently asked questions
LH2 or GH2 mobile transport — which do I need?
LH2 is more efficient for long distances and volumes above roughly 500 kg/day per delivery point. GH2 tube trailers are simpler operationally and cheaper in capex, so they dominate short-distance industrial supply. Fueling stations typically use LH2 delivery with on-site vaporization above certain volumes.
What is the typical boil-off rate for LH2 ISO containers?
Modern vacuum-insulated LH2 containers achieve 0.3 to 1.0 %/day boil-off, depending on capacity and insulation quality. Larger containers have lower percentage boil-off due to better volume-to-surface ratio. Boil-off gas is either vented, recovered, or used for propulsion in some marine applications.
What is hydrogen embrittlement and how do suppliers address it?
Hydrogen embrittlement is a degradation of certain metals in contact with hydrogen that reduces ductility and fatigue life. Suppliers address it through material selection (austenitic stainless steels, aluminum alloys, or specific carbon steels with controlled composition) and design margins per standards like ASME BPVC Section VIII Div. 3 KD-10 or EIGA Doc 06.
Which certifications apply to hydrogen transport containers?
For road transport, ADR class 2 (UN 1049 gaseous, UN 1966 liquid) or DOT with special permits. For pressure containment, ASME BPVC Section VIII, PED 2014/68/EU with Article 4.3, or specific hydrogen standards like EN 12245 for composite cylinders. Type III/IV cylinders additionally require testing per ISO 11119.
What are the lead times for LH2 semi-trailers currently?
Lead times for large LH2 semi-trailers (40 to 60 m³ capacity) currently run 12 to 30 months due to constrained supply and rapid demand growth from mobility and industrial decarbonization projects. GH2 tube trailer lead times are typically 6 to 12 months.