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MacGregor to have a new owner
One of the best known companies in the maritime cargo handling and transfer sector, MacGregor, is to come under new ownership. Cargotec Corporation reported today that it has today signed an agreement to sell its MacGregor business area to funds managed by European private equity firm Triton, for an enterprise value of EUR 480 million
The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, is expected to close by July 1, 2025. Following completion,...
https://www.marinelog.com/news/macgregor-to-get-a-new-owner/
MacGregor unveils free digital Carbon Calculator for its Cargo Boost solution
Cargotec’s subsidiary MacGregor has introduced a new free digital Carbon Calculator designed to help container shipping companies estimate the potential reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from upgrading their onboard container cargo systems with MacGregor Cargo Boost.
By optimizing container capacity on existing ships, the Cargo Boost solution has demonstrated the ability to increase average cargo system utilization from traditional rates of 80% to as high as 90% or even 100%, according to...
MacGregor to supply cargo access solutions for 12 PCTCs
MacGregor, a division of Cargotec, has received an order to supply cargo access equipment for 12 Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs), with an option for eight additional vessels. These ships will be constructed by China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) (CMHI) for CIDO Shipping.
The order was recorded in Cargotec’s third quarter 2024 intake, with deliveries scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2026 and conclude by the fourth quarter of 2029.
The contract covers the design and key...
https://container-news.com/macgregor-to-supply-cargo-access-solutions-for-12-pctcs/
MacGregor Highly Automated Crane System Proves Optimal For ESL Shipping
A highly automated crane system from MacGregor is helping ESL Shipping to optimise safety and efficiency while assisting crew with their workload in cargo-handling operations. As automation becomes increasingly widespread…
https://gcaptain.com/macgregor-highly-automated-crane-system-proves-optimal-for-esl-shipping/
MacGregor wins major crane contract from MMA offshore
MacGregor, a part of Cargotec, has secured a significant order for its 50-tonne active heave compensated (AHC) crane, which will be installed on the MMA Valour.
This versatile and flexible multi-purpose platform supply vessel has a proven track record in servicing a wide range of offshore tasks across the energy and offshore wind sectors.
“We are looking forward to fitting the MMA Valour with a MacGregor active heave compensated crane which will enhance the vessel’s capability to provide a...
https://container-news.com/macgregor-wins-major-crane-contract-from-mma-offshore/
MacGregor to provide Prysmian with three cranes for installation on cable-laying vessel
MacGregor, a part of Cargotec and a leader in sustainable maritime cargo and load handling, has secured a large order to provide three cranes for installation on a cutting-edge cable-laying vessel set to be delivered by the renowned shipbuilder VARD.
The contract has been recorded in Cargotec’s order intake for the first quarter of 2024, with the crane delivery anticipated for the third quarter of 2025. Under this contract, MacGregor will supply Prysmian, the Italian owner, with a 100-tonne...
MacGregor receives cargo handling solution order from Philly Shipyard
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a significant order from SM Solutions/Philly Shipyard for cargo handling solutions for three 1,822 FEU-sized container carriers.
The order is booked into Cargotec’s fourth quarter 2023 order intake, with deliveries planned to commence during the fourth quarter of 2024 and be completed within 2026.
MacGregor’s scope of supply encompasses design, hardware and supply for hatch covers, lashing bridges, deck stanchions, fixed and removable cell guides in hold...
https://container-news.com/macgregor-receives-cargo-handling-solution-order-from-philly-shipyard/
MacGregor cargo-stowage optimisation enhances cargo-carrying efficiency
A holistic and tailored approach to designing stowage solutions is helping owners increase their earning potential and minimise the environmental footprint of their ships, according to MacGregor.
While optimising efficiency in the transport of goods is fundamental to a ship’s earning capability, owners sometimes pay insufficient attention to the vessel’s cargo-handling system during the early design stage. In a typical design process, parts of the cargo-handling system are treated as separate...
https://container-news.com/macgregor-cargo-stowage-optimisation-enhances-cargo-carrying-efficiency/
MacGregor secures major order for Höegh Autoliners PCTCs
MacGregor, a division of Cargotec, has secured a significant order to provide comprehensive RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) equipment for an additional four Aurora class Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) by Höegh Autoliners.
These vessels, designed to accommodate multi-fuel and zero-carbon technologies, will expand Höegh Autoliners’ newbuilding programme for the Aurora class to a total of twelve ships, all to be constructed by China Merchant Heavy Industries (Jiangsu).
This order has been recorded in...
https://container-news.com/macgregor-secures-major-order-for-hoegh-autoliners-pctcs/