Sallaum Lines today announced the launch of Sallaum Logistics Ltd, a dedicated European automotive logistics company that extends Sallaum's ocean vehicle-transport network onto the road- giving manufacturers and dealers a single accountable partner from port to dealership across Europe.
Backed by Sallaum Lines’ experience, relationships and global network in maritime vehicle transportation, Sallaum Logistics will operate as an independent road logistics company focused on the movement of finished vehicles. The company is built for automotive manufacturers, OEMs, dealership groups, fleet operators, shipping companies and logistics partners that need dependable inland transport with visibility and professional execution.
The launch connects Sallaum's ocean and inland operations into a single vehicle-transport chain, extending its expertise from sea to road. While Sallaum Lines continues to focus on global Ro-Ro Ocean transportation, Sallaum Logistics will support the next stage of the journey: moving vehicles from ports, compounds and distribution hubs to dealerships and final destinations across Europe.
“For years, customers have trusted Sallaum Lines to move vehicles across oceans with reliability, discipline and care. Sallaum Logistics carries that commitment further inland, giving automotive partners a road logistics company built on the same principles of safety, transparency and customer commitment. This is a natural continuation of the vehicle logistics journey from sea to road.” Sami Sallaum, Chairman, Sallaum Lines.
Sallaum Logistics has been created around a clear market need: automotive customers require an inland vehicle logistics partner that can deliver the same quality, accountability and communication standards expected in maritime transport.
Rather than competing as another general road carrier, Sallaum Logistics is being built as a focused automotive logistics platform- one that combines fleet-based execution, professional vehicle handling, cross-border capability and digital visibility.
The company’s services will encompass comprehensive Finished Vehicle Logistics solutions, covering vehicle transportation from European factories and inland terminals to ports for global shipment, cross-border transport, fleet distribution services, port-to-dealer and port-to distribution center deliveries & vice versa. Sallaum Logistics will also offer vehicle processing, pre-delivery inspection and storage at selected sites, building on existing operations at the Port of Antwerp.
=In automotive logistics, the inland handover after port arrival is often where pressure increases. Customers need to coordinate transport capacity, timing, vehicle condition, route planning, delivery visibility and final-mile communication.
Sallaum Logistics is designed to take responsibility for that stage of the journey. Its role is to help customers reduce fragmented coordination, improve delivery visibility and maintain consistent standards as vehicles move across European corridors.
Sallaum Logistics will launch with an initial fleet of 50 truck-and-trailer units, with a plan to expand toward 300 owned trucks by 2029. The fleet will use modern multi-car transporter configurations capable of carrying up to 10 vehicles, depending on vehicle type, route and each country’s road regulations.
The company will operate a mixed fleet model combining owned and strategically leased vehicles, allowing it to scale with customer demand while maintaining professional service standards and operational control.
Fleet reliability will be supported by strict European compliance, preventive maintenance, regular inspections, driver safety policies and manufacturer service standards.
Sallaum Logistics will use integrated fleet management systems, transport monitoring tools and logistics software to support routing, fleet optimization and operational reporting. GPS tracking, telematics, route optimization and driver monitoring will give customers improved visibility over vehicle movement and delivery coordination.
As the company grows, Sallaum Logistics plans to continue investing in digital customer visibility and reporting platforms, supporting a more transparent and responsive finished vehicle logistics experience.
Headquartered in Lithuania, Sallaum Logistics will begin operations across key European automotive markets including Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, France, the Czech Republic and Poland, with further expansion into key port-connected European markets.
The network will be designed around major port-to-dealer and port-to-distribution center corridors across Western and Central Europe, connecting automotive gateways such as Antwerp, Bremerhaven, Rotterdam, Marseille and inland distribution hubs.
Over time, Sallaum Logistics plans to expand across major European automotive trade corridors, supported by operational depots for vehicle handling, staging and regional fleet distribution.
Sallaum Logistics is being developed with a responsible growth mindset. The company aims to reduce operational emissions while improving fleet efficiency, route planning and transport reliability.
Its sustainability priorities include Euro-compliant fleet standards, route optimization, fuel efficiency programs and future electrification for suitable shorter routes.
“Sallaum Logistics was created to make inland vehicle movement simpler, more visible and more dependable. We are building a road logistics company with professional drivers, clear communication, real-time visibility and a fleet plan designed for long-term scale. Our ambition is to give customers confidence in every stage of the inland journey.” Edvinas Rybelis, CEO, Sallaum Logistics.
