Strategic Agreement to advance collaboration across terminal and warehousing operations at the Port of Antwerp, 

Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the 7,500 CEU PCTC newbuilding OCEAN EXPLORER from the Fujian Mawei Shipyard in China. The Antwerp-based operator took delivery of the sister ship OCEAN BREEZE, the first of the six-vessel series, back in July 2025. The vessels, each of 73,000 GT and measuring 199.9 meters in length and 38 meters in beam, are equipped with a (B&W) dualfuel/LNG 7S60ME-C10.5 GI main engine supplied by Everllence. Sallaum Lines currently has a further four newbuildings of the same series in order at CMHI Jinling, with deliveries scheduled through to 2027. Swiss shipping company Sallaum Lines took delivery of a new pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) in a ceremony in China on Tuesday, January 6.

Bold step toward a more sustainable future for maritime transport

“With the delivery of MV Ocean Explorer, we are proud to take another bold step toward a more sustainable future for maritime transport,” said Mr. Hasan Sallaum – Sallaum Lines Managing Director. “This vessel reflects our ongoing investment in cleaner technologies and our dedication to providing reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible shipping solutions to our global partners.”

Design of the vessel

The vessel (IMO 9987809, MMSI 352003782)  ( sailing under the flag of Panama.)is designed to meet the highest international standards of environmental performance and operational efficiency, featuring cutting-edge LNG dual-fuel propulsion systems that significantly reduce CO₂, NOx, SOx, and particulate emissions. This technological advancement aligns with Sallaum Lines’ vision of driving the decarbonization of the RORO shipping sector. 

MV Ocean Explorer 

MV Ocean Explorer a new generation PCTC vesse was constructed by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding and shares an overall length of 199.90 meters with a wide breadth measuring 38 meters. Designed to accommodate up to 7,500 car equivalent units (CEU) across 13 decksPower is provided by a dual-fuel engine that can also run on LNG., it is powered by an LNG fuel system with a total capacity of 3,536.21 cubic meters. in compliance with American Bureau of Shipping class requirements. She is a near-identical sister of Ocean Breeze, which was handed over to Sallaum last year

The vessel can also transport hydrogen- and natural gas-powered vehicles as well as hazardous cargo in addition to vehicles with conventional combustion engines. Four of the vehicle decks are liftable to permit the carriage of larger freight such as trailers and buses.

Fleet modernization, capacity growth, and service

This milestone reflects our long-term commitment to fleet modernization, capacity growth, and service reliability across key automotive trade corridors. Ocean Explorer strengthens our ability to support manufacturers, traders, and logistics partners with scalable, efficient, and dependable RoRo solutions worldwide Sallaum Lines’ position as a leading global automotive logistics carrier.

Belgium | Strategic Framework Cooperation Agreement  

On the other hand Sallaum Lines and Anji Logistics Europe have signed a Strategic Framework Cooperation Agreement to advance collaboration across terminal and warehousing operations at the Port of Antwerp, ocean freight and return cargo flows, and European inland logistics. This strategic alignment strengthens automotive and RoRo supply chain integration, reinforces multimodal transport corridors connecting Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, and supports Antwerp’s role as a leading global hub for vehicle logistics. The partners will now move toward developing operational, segment-specific agreements to activate the framework. 

About :  Sallaum Lines 

 Sallaum Lines is a leading international ocean transportation company specializing in global RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping solutions across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, America, Africa, and worldwide. Renowned for its efficiency and reliability, Sallaum Lines offers the best RoRo shipping and global car automotive shipping services, ensuring secure and timely delivery of vehicles, machinery, and rolling cargo to key ports across the globe.

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