Sallaum Lines has signed a shipbuilding contract with Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (XSI) for two plus two next-generation Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs).
Each vessel will offer capacity for 8,600 Car Equivalent Units (CEU), placing the order among the most significant fleet investments undertaken by the operator to date.
The order follows the recent delivery of Sallaum Lines’ LNG dual-fuel vessels and forms part of a broader fleet renewal programme aimed at increasing capacity, improving operational flexibility, and advancing its decarbonisation roadmap.
The company’s long-term strategy targets a 2030 emissions reduction pathway and carbon neutrality by 2050.
The new vessels will measure 199.90 metres in length overall, with a beam of 38 metres and an air draught of 46 metres.
Designed with five liftable decks, they will be capable of transporting passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, heavy rolling equipment and project cargo.
Sallaum Lines said the design prioritises both capacity and port compatibility, enabling deployment across its core trade lanes, including Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Middle East.
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Hasan Sallaum, Director of Sallaum Lines, said: “This order is an important step in the next chapter of the company. These vessels are not only an expansion of our fleet; they reflect the direction of our business and the responsibility we have towards our customers, our partners, and the future of shipping.
“With larger capacity, dual-fuel capability, and an ammonia-ready design, these ships give us the flexibility to serve growing market demand while continuing to invest in lower-emission transportation. For us, sustainability and commercial growth are not separate ambitions; they must move forward together.”
The vessels will be equipped with dual-fuel engines capable of running on LNG, Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) and Marine Gas Oil (MGO).
They will also be ammonia-ready, allowing future conversion as alternative fuel supply chains mature.
The order builds on Sallaum Lines’ wider sustainability measures, including LNG-powered tonnage, onboard photovoltaic systems, hull lubrication technology, and anti-fouling coatings across its fleet.
The company said the investment is intended to support rising demand in finished vehicle logistics (FVL), particularly across established automotive export corridors and expanding Far East trade lanes.
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