Switzerland’s Sallaum Lines is the latest shipowner to jump on the pure car/truck carrier newbuild bandwagon as the sector’s tonnage supply squeeze continues.
The company has struck a deal with China’s Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding for two LNG dual-fuel, 7,500-ceu newbuildings to be delivered in 2025, according to shipbuilding sources.
The price was not disclosed, but brokers suggest Sallaum will be paying close to $90m per ship.
