LHZ Shipping BV double-hulled modern chemical tanker navigating European waterway
LHZ Shipping BV dedicated rail tanker wagons moving hazardous liquids across Europe
Rotterdam Botlek oil and gas storage terminal facilities and pipeline manifolds
LHZ modern double-hulled inland chemical tanker with 316L stainless steel tanks
Port of Rotterdam Botlek petrochemical and jetty facilities
Division 01 · Waterborne Bulk Shipping

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.

9.5M+Tons Moved
Annually
55Double-Hull
Tankers
300Rail Tanker
Wagons
01 / 05
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Vessels
55
Inland Tanker Fleet

Modern double-hulled chemical & oil tankers on Rhine & ARA corridors

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Wagons
300
Rail Tanker Pool

Specialized pressure and insulated wagons on European corridors

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Metric Tons
9.5M
Annual Transported Volume

Liquid bulk moved reliably: 7.0M tons waterway · 2.5M tons rail

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Certified
100%
Safety & Compliance

Uncompromised ADN & RID adherence with continuous crew audit

Multimodal Operations

Three Specialized Logistics Divisions

Synchronizing inland tanker waterways, European rail freight, and deep-sea port terminal storage into an unbroken supply chain.

Division 01 · Inland Waterways

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.

Modern double-hull construction with automated deepwell pumping
Stage V propulsion retrofits cutting NOx and particulate emissions by 90%
Direct connection to ARA hubs: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Basel
LHZ Shipping inland tanker vessel navigating canal
Fleet Scale: 55 Vessels
7.0M Tons Handled Annually on Waterways
Chemical and gas tanker freight train on European rail corridor
Rolling Stock: 300 Wagons
2.5M Tons Handled Annually on Rail
Division 02 · Trans-European Rail

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.

L4BH chemical tankers, P27BH gas wagons, and steam-insulated fuel cars
Full adherence to RID dangerous goods regulations and crash buffer norms
Real-time telematics with pressure, temperature, and GPS monitoring
Division 03 · Terminal Storage

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.

Spherical pressurized gas tanks for LPG (propane, butane) & chemical gases
Advanced Vapor Recovery Units (VRU) capturing 100% of hydrocarbon emissions
Immediate transshipment jetty connecting inland tankers with block trains
Modern oil and gas storage tanks and pipeline manifolds in Rotterdam Botlek
Rotterdam Botlek Hub
LPG Spherical Pressure Tanks & Heated Oil Storage
Corridor Navigation

Interactive Waterway & Rail Corridor Schematic

Click any corridor hub to view waterway nautical specs, draught allowances, and estimated transit times from Rotterdam Botlek.

Rhine-Alpine & ARA Corridor Network

Interactive Waterway Corridor Schematic

Click on any strategic port or river terminal node to inspect waterway transit metrics, draught depth, and rail connectivity.

View All 14+ Terminal Dossiers
ARA Corridor Hub·Oude Maas / Nieuwe Waterweg

Port of Rotterdam (Botlek & Europoort)

Transit from Rotterdam: Origin / 0 hrs
Max Draught: 13.5m - 22.0m
Rail Siding: Available

Operations Profile: Primary Tanker Terminal Base

Terminal Dossier
Liquid Bulk Spectrum

Cargo Classifications & Specializations

Vessel & Wagon Compatibility

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.

Dual Dutch Operational Centers

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 Jetty & Rail Link in Port of Rotterdam

Direct transshipment infrastructure allowing seamless transfer between inland barges, deep-sea vessels, and rail tanker wagons within the Botlek petrochemical cluster.

Rotterdam Botlek port petrochemical facility
Rotterdam Port Terminal Hub
Oude Maasweg 2B, Botlek Rotterdam
24/7 Operations Desk · Phone: +31 6 3523 1100 · Int: +1 (415) 606-5592
Commercial Planning Tools

Instant Freight & Transit Duration Calculator

Simulate liquid cargo consignments across inland barge or rail corridors with real-time transit and CO₂ savings calculations.

Commercial Freight Intelligence Tool

Interactive Freight & Transit Estimator

Calculate transit durations, corridor mileage, and carbon emission reductions for European liquid bulk movements.

ADN / RID Certified Rates
2,000 Metric Tons
300 t (Min Parcel)2,500 t (Standard Tanker)5,000 t (Coupled Convoy)
Estimated Freight Metrics
Rotterdam (Botlek) → Duisburg (Duisport)
Est. Transit Time
~22 Hours
Direct Point-to-Point
CO₂ vs Road Freight
-78%
Saving ~19.0 t CO₂
Corridor Route Distance:215 km
Primary Waterway:Rhine km 774 / Waal
Highway Trucks Displaced:~71 Tanker Trucks
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Our dispatch desks in Grou and Rotterdam are ready to evaluate vessel availability, block train routing, and bulk storage slots for your liquid bulk commodities.

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