Sallaum Lines Debuts First LNG Dual-Fuel Car Carrier in Antwerp

Switzerland-based RoRo cargo shipping company Sallaum Lines has introduced its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), Ocean Breeze, at the port of Antwerp, Belgium. The vessel was presented on September 19 at Sallaum Terminal, followed by a panel discussion on the future of automotive logistics.

Sallaum Terminal Antwerp recently completed a €20 million expansion that increased capacity from 10,000 to 17,000 car equivalent units (CEU). The investment included the addition of a multi-level parkhouse and upgraded berth infrastructure, enabling the terminal to handle four RoRo vessels at the same time.

The Ocean Breeze has a capacity of 7,500 CEU and was built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in China. The vessel was named and delivered on July 18, 2025, four months ahead of schedule. It is powered by dual-fuel LNG engines and equipped with an optimized hull design and energy-saving devices intended to improve efficiency and reduce CO2, NOx, and particulate emissions compared to conventional vessels.

The carrier is the first of six LNG dual-fuel PCTCs scheduled to join the Sallaum Lines fleet by 2027, adding more than 45,000 CEU of capacity. These vessels will operate as part of the company’s global green logistics network, supported by the expanded Antwerp terminal. Sallaum Lines also plans to introduce shore power connections and solar energy systems at the terminal as part of its 2030 net-zero target. “The Ocean Breeze is not just about capacity, but about shaping a cleaner, more resilient supply chain for the decades ahead,” said Natalie Sallaum, Chief Relationship Officer of Sallaum Lines.

“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,” she added.