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Newsletter Q4 2024
Sallaum Lines Celebrates Keel Laying of 7,500-Unit Dual-Fuel PCTC Vessel at Mawei Shipyard
On October 14, 2024, Sallaum Lines marked the keel laying of its new 7,500-unit dual-fuel Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessel, “Ocean Breeze,” at Mawei Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of Fujian Shipyard.
This significant milestone celebrates the official start of the vessel’s assembly, following a steel cutting ceremony for “Ocean Explorer” held at the same shipyard earlier that day, as well as the recent steel cutting for “Ocean Glory” on October 12 at CMJL (Nanjing).
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New Route Announcement EU – EA
We are pleased to introduce a new shipping route extending from Europe to East Africa through Dar es Salaam and Mombasa.
The new monthly service route will start operating by the start of February 2025.
Clients who wish to explore this new route or seek more detailed information and quotations are invited to contact the Sallaum Lines sales team at sales@sallaumlines.com.
Sallaum Lines Opens New Shanghai Office
Sallaum Lines is pleased to announce that it has opened a new Shanghai office in China. This local presence enables the company to foster strong partnerships and expand its business operations within the Chinese market.
By establishing a presence in China, Sallaum Lines can offer more personalized and responsive services, closely collaborate with Chinese OEMs, and better understand their challenges. The opening of the office also facilitates more efficient communication and coordination with Chinese partners, ensuring that we can quickly adapt to market demands and provide tailored logistics solutions.
Sallaum Lines Upgrades Current Fleet with Wärtsilä Retrofit Plan
Sallaum Lines has announced executing a large-scale retrofit program aimed at enhancing the sustainability and operational efficiency of its fleet. This initiative is backed by a strategic partnership with Wärtsilä, a leading provider of advanced technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. The core of this retrofit program involves upgrading Sallaum Lines’ vessels with the Wärtsilä EnergoFlow system and optimized propellers, designed to significantly improve propulsion efficiency while reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
Sallaum Lines Leads the Maritime Industry’s Green Transition Through Digital Innovation
As the maritime sector continues to adopt digitalization, Sallaum Lines has prepared for the next wave of innovation with AI-powered systems to enhance vessel performance further and reduce environmental impact.
Sallaum Lines Attends ECG Conference 2024
Sallaum Lines has joined the highly anticipated ECG Conference 2024 at the Grand Elysée Hotel in Hamburg, Germany, as a Gold Sponsors. This year’s conference brought together key players in finished vehicle logistics and promises insightful discussions, high-level networking, and an opportunity to hear from exceptional industry leaders.
Sallaum Lines’ Blue Sparks Initiative in Mozambique
In a powerful collaboration with Marine Conservation Institute, Sallaum Lines is working hand-in-hand with local fishing villages and authorities to protect the vital ecosystems of Inhambane Bay, Mozambique. This partnership focuses on managing marine protected areas, enforcing sustainable practices, and educating local communities on conservation efforts.
As part of the Blue Sparks Hero initiative, Sallaum Lines has provided a critically needed patrol boat to support rangers in monitoring the bay and enforcing protection across twelve community-managed marine areas. These areas are home to endangered species like dugongs, dolphins, and sea turtles, and include essential mangroves and seagrass beds.
A year of achievements in a minute
The year 2024 has been marked by significant achievements and progress.
From initiating the construction of our first newly ordered newbuildings and advancing the digitalization of our current fleet to partnering with international NGOs to support ocean conservation efforts in Mozambique, we’ve taken bold steps toward innovation and sustainability.
Explore these milestones and more in our year-in-review video.
