Transportation Solutions
Integrated maritime and logistics solutions focused on industrial supply chains.
Great Lakes Shipping
Dedicated maritime solutions serving the North American industrial markets.
Project Cargo
Specialized transportation for oversized and industrial cargoes.
Industrial Supply Chains
Supporting manufacturers, exporters, importers, forwarders and logistics providers.
Sustainable Transportation
Efficient maritime transportation designed to support lower-emission logistics chains.
Toroa Lines B.V. - Maritime & Logistics Expertise
With decades of maritime expertise, Toroa Lines B.V. stands as a trusted leader in global shipping operations. Our commitment to excellence, safety, and environmental responsibility drives everything we do.
We pride ourselves on delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable maritime transport solutions that connect businesses and communities across continents. Our experienced crew and modern fleet ensure your cargo reaches its destination safely and on time.
Toroa works with industrial customers requiring reliable transportation and logistics solutions between Europe, North America, and selected international markets.
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About Us
Markets
We support industrial and commodity trade flows across key sectors where reliable maritime and logistics solutions create supply chain value.
Manufacturing
Supporting industrial production and cross-border supply chains.
Automotive Supply Chains
Reliable transport solutions for OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers and related logistics flows.
Metals & Steel
Efficient handling of steel products, coils, slabs and related industrial cargoes.
Project Cargo
Specialized transport for oversized, heavy and complex industrial shipments.
Agriculture
Grain, feedstuffs and agricultural bulk movements across key export corridors.
Energy & Infrastructure
Transport solutions for energy projects and large-scale infrastructure cargoes.
Biomass & Biofuels
Logistics support for renewable energy feedstocks and related bulk cargoes.
Cargo Types
The multipurpose character of our vessels allows us to carry a wide variety of cargoes. This flexibility is where the experience and market knowledge of the management team is fully utilized.
Commodities & Minerals
Metal concentrates, minerals and other commodity cargoes.
Foodstuffs
Wheat, barley, soybean meal and other agricultural products.
Grain Exports
Strong potential for grain shipments from Great Lakes ports to export markets.
Bulk Cargoes
Fertilizers, ore, coal and other dry bulk commodities.
Steel Products
Heavy steel coils, slabs, rebars, structural steels and wire rods.
Forest Products
Paper products, unitized woodpulp, hardboard and sawn timber.
Project & Breakbulk
Oversized and less stackable cargoes including machinery, drilling equipment, crates and out-of-gauge pieces.
Specialized & Containerized
Through our network of partners we also support containerized cargo, automotive-related shipments and specialized industrial movements.
Great Lakes Solutions
Toroa has a longstanding strategic focus on the Great Lakes region and its industrial economy. We support manufacturers and logistics providers with reliable maritime transportation and multimodal connectivity between Europe, the Great Lakes, and the U.S. Midwest. The Great Lakes region remains one of North America's most important manufacturing hubs, connecting industrial production, automotive supply chains and export markets throughout the United States and Canada. The region supports some of the world's largest automotive, steel, agricultural and industrial supply chains.
Local Presence
Long-term strategic interest in the Great Lakes region, supporting industrial cargo flows and manufacturers across the U.S. Midwest and Ontario.
Industrial Cargoes
Maritime transportation and logistics solutions for automotive, steel, project cargo, and other industrial supply chains.
Multimodal Connectivity
Combining sea transport with inland logistics solutions to move cargo efficiently from European ports to Midwest destinations.
Efficient Routing
Supporting optimized cargo movements and lower-emission logistics chains across the Great Lakes and Atlantic trade corridors.
Automotive Logistics
The automotive sector depends on dependable logistics networks, schedule integrity, and efficient access to manufacturing locations. Toroa supports OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and industrial logistics providers with reliable transportation solutions between Europe and the North American Midwest.
OEM Manufacturers
Supporting production schedules with reliable inbound and outbound cargo movements for vehicle manufacturers.
Tier-1 Suppliers
Efficient transport solutions for components and materials moving between European and North American facilities.
Industrial Logistics Providers
Flexible maritime and multimodal options that integrate with existing inland distribution networks.
International Exporters
Practical routing solutions that connect European export ports with manufacturing and distribution locations in the U.S. Midwest and Ontario.
Logistics & Infrastructure
Toroa's interests extend beyond maritime transportation. We evaluate opportunities related to logistics infrastructure, cargo handling, warehousing, multimodal transportation and supply chain optimization in regions where we operate. Our approach is based on integrating transportation, logistics infrastructure and supply chain expertise to create long-term value for customers operating in industrial markets.
Port Operations
Supporting efficient cargo handling and maritime connectivity.
Warehousing
Strategically located storage and distribution solutions.
Multimodal Logistics
Connecting maritime, inland and industrial transportation networks.
Supply Chain Optimization
Improving cargo flows throughout industrial logistics corridors.
Maritime & Logistics Network
We focus on the Great Lakes, Europe, Brazil and selected Atlantic corridors. Through our relationships with ports, logistics providers and transportation partners, Toroa supports cargo flow across key Atlantic markets.
Great Lakes & Midwest
Strategic focus on industrial cargo movements serving the U.S. Midwest, Ontario and Great Lakes ports.
Europe
Established connections supporting trade flows between European ports and North American industrial markets.
Brazil & Latin America
Coverage of selected Latin American trade corridors, including partnerships supporting Brazilian cargo flows.
Atlantic Corridors
Coordinated maritime and logistics solutions across key Atlantic trade routes linking our core markets.
Sustainability
As a company we value Sustainability. We understand that in order to make a change, you have to start with yourself.
At the core of our operations lies a firm commitment to sustainability — both in how we operate our vessels and how we serve our global customers. As an experienced and forward-thinking shipping company, we recognize our responsibility to minimize environmental impact while ensuring reliable and efficient transportation across diverse markets. Our fleet’s multipurpose design enables optimized voyage planning and cargo utilization. By combining a wide variety of cargoes — from bulk commodities and grain exports to steel products, forest materials, and project cargo — we maximize vessel efficiency and minimize ballast legs. This parceling approach reduces unnecessary fuel consumption and emissions, aligning operational efficiency with environmental responsibility. We are active in cross trades that connect key regions such as the North Atlantic, St. Lawrence and Great Lakes, Latin America, and the Eastern Mediterranean. Through careful market selection, guided by over 30 years of management experience, we deploy our vessels in routes that allow for balanced two-way trading and optimized load factors. This ensures fewer empty sailings and contributes directly to lowering our carbon footprint. In addition to operational optimization, we are continuously exploring ways to adopt cleaner technologies and support the energy transition within maritime transport. This includes investing in fuel-efficient systems, exploring low-emission alternatives, and collaborating with partners who share our sustainability vision. Sustainability for us also extends beyond the environment — it includes a commitment to safe operations, responsible cargo handling, and long-term value creation for our clients and partners. By combining our deep market expertise with a responsible approach to global trade, we strive to contribute positively to both the maritime industry and the communities we serve. Our goal is clear: to ensure that every voyage not only delivers value but also moves the world toward a more sustainable future.
Supply Chain Decarbonization
Maritime transportation can play an important role in reducing overall
transportation emissions when integrated effectively within broader supply chains.
Green Corridor Initiatives
Toroa supports industry efforts aimed at developing more sustainable transportation
corridors and logistics solutions for future generations of trade.
Where to find us?
Our main office is located in the World Trade Center at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Address
Schiphol Boulevard 127
World Trade Center, Tower G, Floor 4, Office 17
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 1118 BG
The Netherlands
Get directionsContact Information
Phone: +31 (0)20 308 5286
Phone: +1 (732) 889 5089
Email: welcome@toroa.eu
Business Hours: 24/7
Our other locations
Trasportare Brazil Overland Logistics Consulting, LTDA
Av Presidente Vargas, 446 - sl 1601
Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20071-000
Brazil
Email: rio@toroalines.com
How to walk?
You can walk from Schiphol Plaza / Train Station and go up the escalators to the Hotels, P1 and P6 parking. After two electronic walkways the WTC entrance is on the left hand side.
Where to park?
You can park your vehicle in the WTC parking, the entrance is just before the P6 parking.
Our Terms & Conditions
Dutch law applies to all our offers, services and agreements. The most recent version of the Algemene Nederlandse Cargadoorsvoorwaarden (General Terms and Conditions of United Dutch Shipbrokers and Agents), including the UNUM- arbitration clause, apply to all our activities. However, to all orders to us which exclusively concern the freight forwarding of goods, the most recent version of the Dutch Forwarding Conditions (FENEX), excluding the arbitration clause, apply. The UNUM-arbitration clause of the Algemene Nederlandse Cargadoorsvoorwaarden remains applicable without prejudice. We explicitly reject all general terms and conditions of our (contractual) counterparties. Download both sets of terms here: General Terms and Conditions of United Dutch Shipbrokers and General Terms and Conditions of United Dutch Shipbrokers and Agents Dutch Forwarding Conditions (FENEX)