Sallaum Lines places order for LNG-powered PCTC quartet in China

Switzerland-based Sallaum Lines said it had placed an order for four LNG-powered pure car and truck carriers at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard as part of its fleet expansion plans.

Besides four firm 7,400-ceu LNG dual-fuel vessels, the order also includes two options, according to a statement by Sallaum Lines.

The firm founded by Ibrahim Sallaum officially placed the order on June 15.

Prior to this move, Sallaum Lines booked two LNG-powered PCTCs with a capacity of 7,500 units at China’s Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding and this now lifts the total number of vessels to eight.

Sallaum Lines expects to take delivery of the first of these four new LNG dual-fuel vessels in March 2026.

The firm did not provide the price tag of the new deal. It will pay about $88 million per vessel for the order at Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding.

Measuring 199.9 meters in length, 37.70 meters in width, and a draught of 10.20 meters, the vessels incorporate a dual-fuel LNG design developed by Deltamarin.

With 13 vehicle decks, the robust design ensures effective cargo handling and maximizes operational efficiency, according to Sallaum Lines.

These ships can also utilize alternative marine shore power, thus reducing their carbon footprint while docked, it said.

Most Popular

Atlantic LNG shipping rates dip to just $18,250 per day

Last week, LNG shipping rates continued to slide in both basins. “Spark30S Atlantic rates have dropped to record lows, reducing...

ExxonMobil CEO says Golden Pass LNG launch could slip into 2026

State-owned QatarEnergy owns a 70 percent stake in the Golden Pass project with a capacity of more than 18...

Kosmos: Tortue FLNG to start production at end of fourth quarter

In February, the 2.5 mtpa FLNG, which was converted from a 1975-built Moss LNG carrier with a storage...

More News Like This

UECC orders more LNG-powered PCTCs in China

The newbuild order placed with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Nanjing is for two firm multi-fuel battery hybrid vessels scheduled...

EPS takes delivery of LNG-fueled PCTC in China

Singapore’s Eastern Pacific Shipping took delivery of the third LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier which will serve a...

Japan’s K Line takes delivery of LNG-fueled PCTC

Japan’s shipping giant K Line has welcomed a new LNG-powered pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) into its feet. The...

Erik Thun adds new LNG-powered tanker to its fleet

China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou has delivered the 17,999-dwt LNG-powered tanker, Thun Vettern, to Swedish shipping company Erik...