De Muldyk 11F, 9001 XV Grou, Netherlands
Central command for inland waterways chartering, vessel safety management, and commercial operations.
Engineering Efficient Freight Arteries
Rooted in the renowned maritime traditions of Friesland and the industrial powerhouse of the Port of Rotterdam, LHZ Shipping BV bridges the critical supply chains linking primary energy refineries, chemical manufacturers, and end consumers.
Established in December 2018, LHZ Shipping BV is the parent owner and shareholder of operating carrier Warber Scheepvaart B.V. (founded in 2014 in Grou). By combining a fleet of 55 double-hulled modern inland tankers with a pool of 300 specialized rail tanker wagons and strategic bulk oil & gas storage services, we offer European industry reliable waterborne and rail logistics under unified Dutch governance.
Corporate Structure & Operating Carriers
Official Dutch Chamber of Commerce (Kamer van Koophandel · KvK) filings, ownership architecture, and operating entities.
LHZ Shipping B.V.
Established in December 2018 · Registered in Grou, Friesland
LHZ Shipping B.V. is the parent holding and commercial contracting enterprise. Incorporated in December 2018, the company holds 100% ownership and controlling shareholder interest in operating maritime carriers, governing commercial freight contracts, pan-European rail logistics, and bulk terminal storage alliances.
Warber Scheepvaart B.V.
Established in 2014 · Registered in Grou, Friesland
Warber Scheepvaart B.V. is a specialized Dutch inland cargo-shipping company based in Grou. Founded in 2014, it represents over a decade of dedicated inland waterway navigation expertise. Company records officially list LHZ Shipping B.V. as the owner and controlling shareholder of Warber Scheepvaart B.V.
Specialized Inland Cargo Operator — Not an Ocean Container Shipping Line
LHZ Shipping B.V. and subsidiary Warber Scheepvaart B.V. operate specifically as a specialized Dutch inland shipping, liquid bulk tanker, and rail logistics enterprise. Our fleet navigates European rivers, canals, estuaries, and interconnected industrial corridors (Rhine, Waal, Lek, Scheldt-Rhine, ARA ports) rather than operating deep-sea ocean container shipping lines.
Strategic Operational Hubs Across Europe & North America
Complete northern canal control, deep-sea petrochemical jetty integration in Rotterdam, and dedicated commercial desks for Port of Houston and Port of Corpus Christi.
Grou, Netherlands
De Muldyk 11F, 9001 XV Grou
Directs central fleet dispatching, nautical compliance, crew certifications, contractual agreements, and long-term customer partnerships across Northern and Western European waterways.
Botlek, Rotterdam
Oude Maasweg 2B, 3197 KJ Botlek
Coordinates marine jetty operations, bulk oil and gas terminal storage, direct barge-to-rail transshipment, and high-rate bunkering logistics within Europe's primary petrochemical trade hub.
Port of Houston & Corpus Christi
Houston Ship Channel & Corpus Christi Deepwater Corridors
Dedicated commercial dispatch, transatlantic crude/chemical tanker lightering coordination, and high-capacity storage logistics for US Gulf Coast export and import terminals.
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.
Safety, Quality & Regulatory Certifications
Transporting hazardous liquid bulk, flammables, and volatile gases requires absolute vigilance and continuous technical audit.
ADN Type C & Type G Tankers
Every vessel in our 55-ship inland fleet is double-hulled and compliant with the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways.
RID Rail Freight Conformity
Our 300 rail tank wagons comply strictly with RID regulations, with automatic pressure-relief valves, thermal insulation, and full telematics tracking.
CDNI & Environmental Care
Full adherence to CDNI waste conventions on Rhine and inland waterways, ensuring proper disposal of wash waters and zero gaseous venting to atmosphere.