Global Operators of General Cargo, Multipurpose, Dry Bulk Vessels and Chemical Tankers
Contact usSpecializing in chemical tankers, multipurpose ships and dry bulk vessels, Toroa Shipping operates a versatile fleet designed to meet diverse maritime transport needs across the Great Lakes, Brazil and Europe.
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.
MARKETS: The vessels will be employed in cross trades, where we can maximize the potential of their particularities. This knowledge comes from the previous 30+ years market experience of the new owners management team. Tradelanes / TRADING AREA’s which will be served are: The North Atlantic to St Lawrence and Great Lakes trade and vice versa, The Latin America to North/South America trade, The breakbulk parceling markets such as shipments with steels and project cargo ( such as drilling material ) from the the Eastern Mediterranean to North and South America. The return voyages can consist of bulk cargoes in the sizes 6/15000mts per shipment, and combining smaller sized parcels in such ranges. Parceling services along the coastal ports of north and south America, Caribbean and West and East Africa.
CARGO TYPES: The multipurpose character of the vessels allows us to
carry a wide variety of cargoes. This multipurpose use of the
vessels, is where the experience and market knowledge of the
management team can be fully utilized:
1) Commodities, Minerals, Metal Concentrates.
2) Foodstuffs, such as wheat, barley, soybean meal.
3) High potential for shipment of the grain exports from the Great
Lakes ports, and the export markets.
4) Various other bulk cargoes, such as fertilizers, ore and coal.
5) Steels, heavy steel coils, slabs, rebars, structural steels, wire
rods in coils.
6) Forest products, paper products, unitized woodpulp, hardboard and
sawn timber.
7) Project cargo and various breakbulk cargoes, servicing the oil
industry and forwarding community: less stackable cargo such as
dismantled drilling rigs, drilling pipes, minerals in big bags,
‘out-of-gauge‘ pieces, crates, boxes, machinery such as cranes,
excavators, railway equipment.
As you can see on the picture below we focus on 3 regions on the Atlantic Ocean, The Great Lakes, Brazil and The Netherlands.
As a company we value Sustainability. We understand that in order to make a change, you have to start with yourself. You can read more down below
Read moreAt 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.
Our main office is located in the World Trade Center at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Schiphol Boulevard 127
World Trade Center, Tower G, Floor 4, Office 17
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 1118 BG
The Netherlands
Get directionsPhone: +31 (0)20 308 5286
Phone: +1 (732) 889 5089
Email: welcome@toroa.eu
Business Hours:
24/7
Av Presidente Vargas, 446 - sl 1601
Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20071-000
Brazil
Email: rio@toroalines.com
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.
You can park your vehicle in the WTC parking, the entrance is just before the P6 parking.
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)