Specialized Transport for Liquid Bulk, Chemicals & Energy
Operating a dedicated Dutch fleet of 55 double-hulled modern tankers moving 7.0 million metric tons across the Rhine-Alpine and ARA waterway network.
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Double-hulled chemical & oil tankers on Rhine & ARA corridors
Pressure & insulated wagons on Pan-European industrial routes
Reliable bulk delivery: 7.0M tons waterway · 2.5M tons rail
Young, high-efficiency fleet equipped with Stage V propulsion
Zero major incident record under strict ADN & RID governance
Specialized Liquid Bulk & Rail Fleet
High-specification double-hulled vessels, modern rail wagons, and deepwater jetty connections operating with an average fleet age of 6.8 years.
Full Fleet DirectoryLHZ Waterways Tanker Fleet
A large, modern fleet of double-hulled liquid bulk tankers engineered for mineral oils, refined fuels, specialized chemicals, and pressurized gases navigating the Rhine, ARA, and North Sea canals.
LHZ Rail Rolling Stock
High-capacity block trains linking North Sea petrochemical ports directly to major industrial refineries across Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Central European manufacturing corridors.
Terminal Storage & Port Hubs
Bespoke bulk liquid terminal capacity in Rotterdam Botlek, reinforced by dedicated commercial desks for Port of Houston and Port of Corpus Christi transatlantic tanker lightering.
Green Fleet & Eco-Newbuildings
Leading the green transition with certified low-emission Stage V engine retrofits, battery-assisted auxiliary systems, and zero-emission electric shore-power connectivity during port turnaround.
Comprehensive Nautical & Logistics Management
From chartering fixtures and live AIS dispatch to drydock maintenance and HSSQEE compliance auditing—delivering the uncompromising standards required by European energy majors.
Commercial Chartering & Freight Trading
Comprehensive commercial evaluation for liquid bulk cargo owners. Managing spot voyages, long-term Contracts of Affreightment (COA), demurrage minimization, and dynamic barge slot optimization.
Nautical Fleet Operations & AIS Dispatch
Round-the-clock nautical monitoring with real-time AIS vessel tracking, river water level forecasting (KWZ Kaub / Ruhrort gauges), and precision bridge clearance calculation.
HSSQEE Safety & Environmental Compliance
Integrated Health, Safety, Security, Quality, Environmental, and Energy management audited against oil-major vetting standards (EBIS, CDI, and ISO 9001/14001).
Energy Management & Decarbonization
Pioneering sustainable European supply chains by migrating heavy freight from road to water and rail (-80% CO₂), powered by Stage V engines and certified renewable biofuels.
Technical Marine Maintenance & Overhauls
Structured Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS) executed by in-house marine superintendents. Rigorous drydock inspection cycles, hull integrity checks, and pump overhauls.
Terminal Storage & Multimodal Transshipment
Strategic bulk storage in Rotterdam Botlek synchronized with pan-European rail freight and inland waterways to ensure unbuffered logistics between ports and inland chemical plants.
Seafarers & Shore Teams United by Safety
In specialized liquid bulk transport, advanced vessel technology is only as dependable as the professionals operating it. We invest unceasingly in our seafarers and shore-side superintendents.
On-Board Crews
Our captains, chief engineers, and deckhands hold rigorous European Rhine Patent licenses and specialized ADN Type C (Chemicals) & Type G (Gases) certifications. They navigate the Rhine, ARA, and North Sea waterways with absolute nautical precision.
On-Shore Specialists
Stationed across our corporate headquarters in Grou, operational hub at Rotterdam Botlek, and US Gulf Coast desks. Our naval superintendents, AIS dispatchers, and regulatory compliance directors maintain continuous coordination with vessels, terminals, and charterers.
Three Specialized Logistics Divisions
Synchronizing inland tanker waterways, European rail freight, and deep-sea port terminal storage into an unbroken supply chain.
55 Double-Hulled Tankers Navigating European Rivers
Specialized waterborne logistics transporting mineral oils, clean petroleum, liquid chemicals, and technical gases across the Rhine, Meuse, Scheldt, and Dutch canal networks. Moving 7.0 million metric tons annually with strict ADN Type C & Type G certifications.
300 Dedicated Tanker Wagons Across Pan-European Corridors
High-payload intermodal rail freight delivering 2.5 million metric tons annually. Linking North Sea deep-sea ports directly to chemical refineries and landlocked industrial hubs across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Central Europe.
Specialized Bulk Storage for Oil & Gas Products
Advanced bulk terminal capacity at Rotterdam Botlek engineered for mineral oil products (crude, distillates, diesel, fuel oils) and pressurized gas products (LPG). Featuring in-tank heating coils, nitrogen blanketing, and direct barge-to-rail loading racks.
Interactive Waterway & Rail Corridor Schematic
Click any corridor hub to view waterway nautical specs, draught allowances, and estimated transit times from Rotterdam Botlek.
Interactive Waterway Corridor Schematic
Click on any strategic port or river terminal node to inspect waterway transit metrics, draught depth, and rail connectivity.
Port of Rotterdam (Botlek & Europoort)
Operations Profile: Primary Tanker Terminal Base
Cargo Classifications & Specializations
Mineral Oil Products
Crude oil, ultra-low sulfur diesel, gasoline, kerosene, aviation jet fuel, gasoil, and heavy marine bunkering fuel oils.
Gas Products (LPG)
Liquefied petroleum gases (propane, butane), ethylene, butadiene, and pressurized petrochemical gases in Type G vessels and P27BH wagons.
Liquid Chemicals
Basic chemicals, aromatic hydrocarbons, solvents, caustics, and specialized polymers transported in 316L stainless-steel tanks.
Renewable Liquids
Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO100), bio-methanol, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstocks, and pure bio-ethanol.
Headquartered in Grou, Anchored in Rotterdam Botlek
Strategically positioned with corporate headquarters at De Muldyk 11F in Grou and marine terminal offices at Oude Maasweg 2B in Botlek, Rotterdam. Placing our dispatch desks at the intersection of Dutch waterways and global petrochemical trading.
Direct transshipment infrastructure allowing seamless transfer between inland barges, deep-sea vessels, and rail tanker wagons within the Botlek petrochemical cluster.
Instant Freight & Transit Duration Calculator
Simulate liquid cargo consignments across inland barge or rail corridors with real-time transit and CO₂ savings calculations.
Interactive Freight & Transit Estimator
Calculate transit durations, corridor mileage, and carbon emission reductions for European liquid bulk movements.
Ready to Secure Transport or Storage Capacity?
Our dispatch desks in Grou, Rotterdam, and US Gulf Coast hubs (Port of Houston & Port of Corpus Christi) are ready to evaluate vessel availability, block train routing, and bulk storage slots for your liquid bulk commodities.