Ro-ro operator Sallaum Lines Switzerland has appointed Bilal Sallaum as its chief business officer.
Since 2021, he has served as the head of strategy and business development at Sallaum Lines, helping to develop and execute the company’s overarching business strategies.
In his newly designated role as chief business officer, he will be responsible for market development, customer relationship management, and fine-tuning operational capabilities to align with market demands and trends. His role will also include the oversight of IT, marketing and sustainability functions, working closely with the ceo and other c-suite executives.
Earlier this year, Sallaum Lines outlined plans to double its fleet by 2027 with the addition of eight ro-ro vessels. “There is no time to waste. Our next big milestone will be having a fully optimised ‘green’ vessel fleet by 2026,” said Sami Sallaum, chairman of Sallaum Lines.
The ro-ro carrier plans to acquire LNG-fuelled newbuildings, while its existing fleet will undergo extensive retrofitting and optimisations. The carrier aims to reduce its CO2 emissions by some 40 percent by 2030.
