Global connections with efficient service
Keep your supply chain agile with real-time route and capacity adjustments – backed by port captains worldwide and local operations across every time zone. With SAL, you can count on hands-on expertise and a promise we keep: your cargo arrives when and where it should.
Get more from every voyage with modern multipurpose ships engineered for efficient intake, faster port calls and smart combinations with heavy lift cargo. With commercial simplicity and a global multipurpose fleet, SAL makes scaling operations seamless and cost-effective.
Multipurpose fleet – built for flexible global trade
From compact heavy lifters to modern F-type vessels, SAL’s multipurpose fleet combines lifting capability, cargo flexibility and global reach to support semi-liner services, project cargoes and worldwide tramp operations.
F300
Compact and versatile multipurpose vessels designed for flexible worldwide trading. With strong crane capability, box-shaped holds and efficient cargo intake, the F300 type is ideal for steel products, breakbulk, general cargo and project shipments requiring reliable port access and operational flexibility.
300 t lifting capacity | Box-shaped holds | Flexible port access | Worldwide trading
F360
A flexible multipurpose vessel type combining efficient cargo intake with enhanced lifting capability. The F360 fleet supports a broad range of cargoes – from steel and bulk parcels to heavy project components – while offering dependable performance across global trade lanes.
360 t lifting capacity | Multipurpose intake | Global trade lanes | Efficient cargo handling
F500
Modern open-hatch multipurpose vessels equipped with twin 250-tonne cranes and designed for efficient global trading. Featuring box-shaped cargo holds, adjustable tweendecks, ice-class capability and bulk/lakes fitted configurations, the F500 type delivers reliable transport solutions for project cargo, steel products and industrial shipments.
500 t combined lifting capacity | Open hatch | Ice class | Bulk & lakes fitted
F700
The most capable vessels within SAL’s modern multipurpose segment. Equipped with twin 350-tonne cranes, long open cargo holds and high service speed, the F700 type combines heavy lift capability with efficient semi-liner operations for demanding global cargo flows.
700 t combined lifting capacity | Long cargo holds | Open hatch | High service speed
Type 161 / 161A / 161B
A proven multipurpose vessel series offering flexible cargo intake and dependable heavy lift capability. With crane capacities ranging from 550 to 700 tonnes across the Type 161, 161A and 161B variants, these vessels are well suited for industrial equipment, steel cargoes and project shipments worldwide.
550–700 t lifting capacity | Multipurpose flexibility | Proven vessel series | Worldwide operations
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Global multipurpose service network
SAL's multipurpose fleet combines worldwide tramp operations with regular semi-liner services, connecting key industrial regions across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Atlantic
Service
Regular multipurpose liner connections linking Europe, the U.S. Gulf, East Coast South America, East Africa and the Mediterranean region. Combining scheduled sailings with heavy lift and project cargo capabilities, the service offers flexible solutions for complex international shipments.
Europe / Asia Service
Reliable multipurpose connections between Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Frequent sailings and flexible routing options enable the efficient transport of project cargo, breakbulk and heavy lift shipments between the world’s major industrial regions.
Africa
Service
Connecting Europe, Asia and Africa through regular multipurpose sailings. The service supports a wide range of industries with flexible transport solutions for project cargo, heavy lift, breakbulk and general cargo across key African trade corridors.
Intra Asia
Service
Flexible regional coverage throughout Asia, linking major manufacturing and industrial centres across the region. Designed for both project and conventional cargo, the service provides efficient transport solutions for short- and medium-haul movements.
Asia / Americas
Service
Regular connections between Asia and North and South America, supporting both project cargo and multipurpose shipments. The service offers flexible routing options and reliable access to key industrial and commercial markets across both regions.
Americas Liner Service
Comprehensive liner services throughout the Americas, backed by our Houston hub. Through efficient transshipment solutions, cargo can connect seamlessly to West Coast, East Coast and North Coast South America destinations.
Find the right vessel for your cargo
From heavy lift to multipurpose, review specs and configurations across our global fleet and pick the best fit for your project.