Swiss shipping company Sallaum Lines has placed an order for a new pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) to be built by the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard.
The ship will belong to the same series as two PCTCs that China's Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry will build for Sallaum.
The PCTC will have an LOA of 199.99 metres, a beam of 38 metres, an air draught of 46 metres, and a capacity of 8,600 CEUs. Although she will have the same general dimensions as those of Sallaum's earlier vessels, she will each be able to carry up to 1,100 more vehicles compared to her predecessors.
The ship's propulsion system will be able to operate on LNG, MGO, and very low-sulphur fuel oil, though the it may also be modified to permit operation on ammonia fuel.
Sallaum said the new ship's dimensions have been calibrated to maximise cargo intake while retaining broad port compatibility. The company expects this balance of capacity and manoeuvrability will support it across its established trade lanes including Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East.
The PCTC is scheduled for delivery in 2029.
