CARGOTEC CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 17 AUGUST 2015 AT 10 AM (EEST)
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been contracted by Chinese shipbuilding group Yangfan to deliver comprehensive RoRo access equipment packages for a series of five post-Panamax 7,800 CEU pure car/truck carriers (PCTCs). The vessels are under construction for Italian operator Grimaldi Group, with options for seven more.
The 200m vessels will be among the world's largest car carriers. They have been ordered as part of Grimaldi's fleet expansion and modernisation programme. Each MacGregor RoRo access equipment package will comprise a quarter ramp, side ramp, internal ramps, bulkhead doors and four levels of liftable car decks. The gross weight of the equipment is about 2,400 tonnes per ship.
"We have a proven record of reliable deliveries and excellent support during the construction process," says Mattias Gunnarsson, Director of Sales and Marketing, MacGregor RoRo. "In addition, our ability to meet the challenging delivery schedule was a major factor in winning this important contract.
"MacGregor has a long and successful working relationship with Grimaldi. Following delivery, MacGregor will continue to support Grimaldi, working with the owner to deliver the best possible lifecycle costs," Mr Gunnarsson adds.
The vessels are expected to enter into service in 2017 for deployment on Grimaldi's regular service linking the Mediterranean and North America. This service is specifically dedicated to the transport of new vehicles between Europe and the US and Canadian markets.
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For more information please contact:
Mattias Gunnarsson, Director, Sales and Marketing, RoRo, MacGregor, tel. +46 31 850 924
Email: mattias.gunnarsson@macgregor.com
or
Heli Malkavaara, Communications Manager, MacGregor Group, tel. +358 20 777 4500
Email: heli.malkavaara@macgregor.com
MacGregor offers world leading engineering solutions and services for handling marine cargoes and offshore loads. The scope of our integrated packages is growing and now also includes Hatlapa, Porsgrunn, Pusnes and Triplex products.
MacGregor serves the offshore, maritime transportation and naval logistics markets in ports and terminals as well as on board ships and rigs. MacGregor solutions combine load and cargo access, stowage, care and handling functions to optimise lifetime profitability, productivity and environmental sustainability. www.macgregor.com
MacGregor is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's sales totalled approximately EUR 3.4 billion in 2014 and it employs approximately 11,000 people. Cargotec's class B shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd under symbol CGCBV. www.cargotec.com