Division 01 · Waterborne Logistics

Inland Shipping Division

Specialized Dutch inland cargo-shipping enterprise operating a dedicated fleet of 55 double-hulled modern tankers. Waterborne freight voyages are conducted through Grou-based operating carrier Warber Scheepvaart B.V. (KVK 60819626), controlled and owned by parent enterprise LHZ Shipping B.V. (KVK 73378763) — moving over 7.0 million metric tons of liquid bulk, petrochemicals, and gases annually across European river and canal networks.

Double-hulled modern chemical tanker on European river
100% Double-Hull Standard

Modern ADN Type C & Type G Fleet

Serving the ARA ports (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp) and upstream Rhine destinations up to Basel, Switzerland.

55
Active Vessels
7.0M
Tons Moved / Yr

Double-Hull Safety Barrier

Every tanker incorporates robust double-hull construction meeting rigorous European ADN guidelines for dangerous liquid carriage, eliminating spill risks during grounding or collision.

High-Rate Deepwell Pumping

Segregated cargo piping and high-capacity deepwell pumps allow fast turnarounds at port jetties with zero cross-contamination between different fuel and chemical parcels.

Comprehensive Waterway Reach

Continuous operations along the Rhine-Alpine corridor, navigating the Waal, Lek, Scheldt-Rhine canal, German inland canal system, and French waterways.

Cargo Segments

Liquid Products Transported by Barge

Handling light and heavy mineral oils, pressurized gases, corrosive chemicals, and emerging biofuels.

Mineral Oils & Fuels

Crude oil, diesel, gasoline, heating oil, gasoil, kerosene, blendstocks, and low-sulfur marine bunker fuels.

Liquid Chemicals

Aromatics (benzene, toluene, xylene), alcohols, caustics, and intermediate petrochemical feedstocks.

Gases (Type G Vessels)

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), propane, butane, propylene, and butadiene in pressurized cylindrical tanks.

Inquire About Inland Tanker Charters & Tonnage

Speak with our Grou and Rotterdam chartering desks to arrange spot charters or long-term contracts of affreightment (COA).

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