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Newsletter Q1 2025
Sallaum Lines at the Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain 2025
Sallaum Lines team was back for this year’s Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe 2025! With over 450 key leaders from automotive OEMs, suppliers, logistics, and tech providers for two and a half days.
Our team was immersed in engaging discussions, expert insights, interactive workshops, and breakouts tackling the European and global automotive logistics industry, providing plenty of opportunities to connect and build valuable business relationships.
This event served as a unique platform for Sallaum Lines to share exciting developments with existing and new clients, and stay ahead of the curve with industry trends.
2025 Annual General Assembly – Dubai
Represented by Sallaum Lines’ Chief Relationship Officer (CRO), Ms. Natalie Sallaum, Sallaum Lines took part in the 2025 Annual General Assembly for the Emirates Shipping Association as a visitor for this year, held at the Capital Club in DIFC, Dubai.
During the event, the 2024 and 2025 strategy, budgets, and activities received unanimous approval, and a new board was elected in the presence of the Department of Community Development and the Ministry of Community Development – UAE.
Sallaum Lines Announces Transition to Safe Bunkering with Biofuels
As part of our transition plan to safe bunkering, our vessel, Silver Moon, is now operating on a biofuel blend of 90% Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) and 10% Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME)—a significant step toward reducing harmful emissions and promoting cleaner fuel alternatives.
This initiative is part of our broader sustainability strategy, with 3,400 metric tons of biofuel expected to be supplied in 2025, leading to an estimated 1,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions saved. Similarly, we achieved a reduction of 10% in emissions on our first voyage from South Africa to Europe, marking a crucial milestone in our sustainability journey.
By investing in biofuels, we align our operations with global environmental goals and challenge long-standing industry norms to drive real change.
Sallaum Lines Introduces New Shipping Route from Europe to East Africa
Our new service route connecting from Europe to East Africa (through Dar es Salaam and Mombasa), which was first introduced at the beginning of 2025, has become a recurring service route. This route is offered on a monthly basis, ensuring efficient and reliable solutions for your cargo needs to these key destinations.
At Sallaum Lines, our emphasis is always on providing flexible service options and implementing customer-focused solutions to ensure seamless and reliable shipping experiences.
Sallaum Lines Ocean Breeze Progress Review
The construction of the Ocean Breeze Vessel continues to make remarkable progress, showcasing efficient execution across multiple areas, including block fabrication, pre-outfitting, shot blasting, block painting, and erection works, with delivery scheduled for August 2025.
Below is an overview of the current progress:
- The fabrication of blocks for the Ocean Breeze Vessel is progressing well, with all 752 planned blocks fabricated and accepted, achieving 98% completion.
- Pre-outfitting inspections are also 98% complete, with work currently underway on two blocks.
- In terms of shot blasting, 94% of steel cutting has been completed, while 93% of total block inspections for painting are finalized.
- For erection blocks, four joint fit-up inspections were completed this week, though no welding inspections were conducted. Significant progress includes lifting one mega block from the aft side, another from the forward side, and blocks above the main engine deck onboard this week.
- In the dock, the dimension measurement of the rudder pintle bush has been successfully completed.
China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Visit
Sallaum Lines senior management visited Fuzhou Mawaei Shipyard to review ongoing projects and strengthen collaboration. The team was warmly received by the shipyard’s leadership and key personnel.
Discussions centered on project progress and ensuring the timely delivery of vessels, with the shipyard reaffirming its commitment to delivering the first vessel by August 2025. Key milestones reviewed included LNG bunkering scheduled for May 2025, sea trials in June 2025, and the final handover in August 2025.
The visit also featured the floating of the first vessel, followed by a comprehensive inspection of its cargo decks, engine room, and the ongoing installation of the steering gear. Particular attention was given to LNG-related systems, ensuring they meet stringent quality and safety standards.
Silver Queen Completes 3rd Special Survey Docking in Record Time
Sallaum Lines’ Silver Queen completed its 3rd Special Survey Docking at Yiulian Dockyard, Hong Kong, in an impressive 17 days. The vessel underwent extensive general repairs and inspections, including thorough assessments of machinery spaces, fuel and ballast tanks, car decks, and the hull. A highlight of the process was the application of Jotun’s high-performance coating to the hull, enhancing efficiency and reducing fuel consumption.
Following the successful survey, Silver Queen, currently on-time charter with VINFAST, secured its Vessel General Permit (VGP) and continues to maintain its classification with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
