Shipping Telegraph: Sallaum Lines takes delivery of its first green PCTC

by Shipping Telegraph

The Switerland headquartered large vehicle carrier Sallaum Lines has announced the successful early delivery of the MV Ocean Breeze, a next-generation LNG dual-fuel Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) built by Chinese Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding.  

The new PCTC vessel was delivered on July 18, four months ahead of schedule, and it represents a major milestone in Sallaum Lines’ strategic vision to modernize global automotive logistics through innovation, sustainability, and international cooperation.

The PCTC Ocean Breeze feature a capacity of 7,500 CEU (Car Equivalent Units) , being 199.9m in length and 38m beam with 13 vehicle decks, being ABS-classed and having LNG dual-fuel main engine, electric RORO systems, and ultra-low-emission profile.

The Ocean Breeze is part of a broader strategy by Sallaum Lines to establish a China-focused global logistics network with the company having ordered six additional green PCTCs from Chinese shipyards Fujian Mawei and CMHI Jinling, then it opened a new office in Shanghai to support Chinese automotive manufacturers (OEMs) directly, so the company states that it it committed to long-term collaboration across shipbuilding, financing, and service in China.

Mr. Sami Sallaum, Chairman of Sallaum Lines, says that “Our relationship with Chinese partners is rooted in trust, performance, and a shared commitment to sustainable maritime development,” and he adds that “The Ocean Breeze showcases not just cutting-edge green technology, but also the power of international cooperation to accelerate the future of shipping.”