Sallaum Lines has celebrated the European debut of its first LNG dual-fuel newbuilding, the ‘Ocean Breeze’, which the company says demonstrates its commitment to sustainability as well as marking an important step in its fleet expansion strategy.
The 7,500 CEU Ocean Breeze is powered by dual-fuel LNG engines, enabling substantial reductions in CO2, NOx, and particulate emissions compared to conventional tonnage. An optimised hull design and energy-saving devices further increase efficiency.
Sallaum Lines Chief Relationship Officer Natalie Sallaum said: “The Ocean Breeze is not just about capacity, but about shaping a cleaner, more resilient supply chain for the decades ahead. Our customers demand scale, sustainability, and reliability: the Ocean Breeze proves we can deliver all three. More than a vessel, it represents a new chapter in automotive logistics, preparing us for the next wave of vehicle flows between Asia, Europe, and beyond.”
To accommodate its growing fleet, Sallaum Terminal Antwerp recently completed a €20m expansion. Capacity has been increased from 10,000 to 17,000 CEU with a new multi-level parkhouse and upgraded berth infrastructure, enabling four ro-ro vessels to be handled simultaneously. Additional facilities for pre-delivery inspection, breakbulk handling, warehousing, and intermodal connections ensure faster and more reliable services for OEMs.
David Van Ballaert, MD Sallaum Terminal, said: “The expansion turns Antwerp into the backbone of Sallaum’s European network. With greater capacity and faster processing, we are giving our partners unmatched efficiency at a time when the automotive supply chain is rapidly evolving.”
The Ocean Breeze is the first of six LNG dual-fuel PCTCs to join the Sallaum Lines fleet by 2027, adding over 45,000 CEU in capacity and strengthening Sallaum Lines’ position in the global ro-ro carrier market. Supported by the expanded Antwerp hub, these vessels are part of Sallaum’s global green logistics network. The company is preparing to implement shore power connections and solar energy systems at its terminal, reinforcing its 2030 net-zero ambition.
Image: Sallaum Lines ‘Ocean Breeze’ PCTC (source: Sallaum Lines)
