Sallaum Lines has ordered six additional green PCTCs from Chinese shipyards Fujian Mawei and CMHI Jinling, opened a new office in Shanghai to support Chinese automotive manufacturers.
Sallaum Lines, a leading international ocean transportation company specialising in Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) cargo shipping services, is investing in a new era of low-emission, high-capacity vessels designed for flexibility, speed, and global integration.
It announced the successful early delivery of MV Ocean Breeze, a next-generation LNG dual-fuel Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC), built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in China. The vessel was delivered on July 18 – four months ahead of schedule, setting a new standard for green shipbuilding, speed, and precision. This delivery marks a significant deepening of the partnership between Europe’s leading automotive RORO carrier and China’s advanced maritime manufacturing sector.
Sami Sallaum, Chairman of Sallaum Lines, said the company’s relationship with Chinese partners is rooted in trust, performance, and a shared commitment to sustainable maritime development. “The Ocean Breeze showcases not just cutting-edge green technology, but also the power of international cooperation to accelerate the future of shipping.”
New PCTC: MV Ocean Breeze
Ocean Breeze represents a major milestone in Sallaum Lines’ strategic vision to modernise the global automotive logistics through innovation, sustainability, and international cooperation. This vessel is the first of many steps toward a cleaner, faster, and more collaborative global shipping model, one where industrial synergy and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.
Some of its key features are:
Capacity: 7,500 CEU (Car Equivalent Units)
Dimensions: 199.9 m length x 38 m beam, with 13 vehicle decks
Technology: LNG dual-fuel main engine, electric RORO systems, and ultra-low emission profile
Versatility: Equipped to carry conventional vehicles, new energy vehicles (NEVs), and packaged hazardous cargo
Compliance: ABS-classed, exceeding IMO decarbonisation standards
Ocean Breeze is also part of a broader strategy by Sallaum Lines to establish a China-focused global logistics network. Sallaum Lines has ordered six additional green PCTCs from Chinese shipyards Fujian Mawei and CMHI Jinling, opened a new office in Shanghai to support Chinese automotive manufacturers (OEMs) directly, and committed to long-term collaboration across shipbuilding, financing, and service in China.
