MacGregor Secures Contract to Equip 12 Car and Truck Carriers for CIDO Shipping with Advanced Cargo Solutions

MacGregor Secures Contract to Equip 12 Car and Truck Carriers for CIDO Shipping with Advanced Cargo Solutions

(IN BRIEF) MacGregor, a division of Cargotec, has secured a contract to supply cargo access equipment for 12 Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) being built for CIDO Shipping at China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. The deal includes an option for eight additional vessels. The equipment package consists of ramps, internal ramps, covers, and liftable car decks, with deliveries starting in Q2 2026 and completing by Q4 2029. This contract strengthens the existing partnerships between MacGregor, CIDO Shipping, and CMHI, emphasizing MacGregor’s reputation for reliable and high-quality solutions.

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 30-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — MacGregor, a division of Cargotec, has announced the acquisition of a contract to supply cargo access equipment for 12 Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) being constructed for CIDO Shipping by China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. (CMHI). The contract also includes an option for eight additional vessels. This order was recorded in Cargotec’s Q3 2024 order intake, with deliveries set to start in Q2 2026 and be finalized by Q4 2029.

The agreement covers the design and key components of quarter ramps, side ramps, internal ramps, covers, and liftable car decks, along with installation support. MacGregor’s longstanding relationship with CMHI and its history of dependable deliveries and high-quality solutions contributed to securing this order. CIDO Shipping has previously outfitted many of its vessels with MacGregor systems, reinforcing the trust between the companies.

Magnus Sjöberg, Senior Vice President of MacGregor’s Equipment Solutions Division, emphasized, “We are pleased to extend our collaboration with CMHI and CIDO Shipping, offering advanced and reliable solutions that enhance operational efficiency and vessel performance. This contract is a testament to our strong customer relationships and consistent delivery of quality products.”

MacGregor is a leader in sustainable maritime cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services and solutions, all designed to perform with the sea. Shipbuilders, shipowners and operators are able to optimise the lifetime profitability, safety, reliability and environmental sustainability of their operations by working in close cooperation with MacGregor. www.macgregor.com. MacGregor is part of Cargotec. Cargotec’s (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2023 totalled approximately EUR 2.5 billion and it employs over 6,000 people worldwide. www.cargotec.com

Media Contacts:

Magnus Sjöberg
Senior Vice President, Equipment Solutions Division, MacGregor.
Tel. +46 31 850 919
magnus.sjoberg@macgregor.com

Janina Aalto
Senior Marketing Manager, MacGregor
Tel. +358 40 777 6815
janina.aalto@macgregor.com

SOURCE: Cargotec