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MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has won the GREEN4SEA Sustainability Award 2025, in recognition of the contribution its digital Carbon Calculator tool makes to maritime decarbonisation. Available free of charge on the MacGregor website, Carbon Calculator allows container shipping companies to estimate the carbon dioxide emissions. They can eliminate from their operations by upgrading their onboard container cargo system. Sustainable cargo operations Maximising cargo-carrying capacity increases revenue potential with cut fuel consumptionMaximising cargo-carrying capacity makes it possible to not only increase revenue potential but also cut fuel consumption per cargo tonnage carried, thereby minimising costs, CO2 emissions, and Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) payments.  With the MacGregor Carbon Calculator, owners can assess cargo system upgrade options based on operational data and scenario-based insights, supporting informed decisions that drive both sustainability and commercial success. Honoring green innovation Accepting the Sustainability Award in a ceremony at the 14th GREEN4SEA Athens Forum on 12 March, Atte Virta, Naval Architect, Sales & Marketing, Customer Innovations, MacGregor, said: “There are countless actions that can be taken to improve cargo utilisation and reduce emissions per container carried. Establishing priorities will be based on an evaluation of impact and cost effectiveness.” Smart carbon calculations “MacGregor’s Carbon Calculator is a tool to tackle this challenge. The calculator provides quick, reliable estimates of the benefits of an upgrade. It shows the expected percentage reduction in CO2 emissions per twenty-foot container” “Savings in fuel costs and ETS payments in dollars per twenty-foot container, as well as potential added revenue.” says Magnus Sjöberg, Senior Vice President, Equipment and Solutions Division, MacGregor. Smarter emissions decisions This gives shipping companies a clear view of the environmental and financial benefits of upgrading, helping them see the real impact on their path to decarbonisation.  MacGregor Carbon Calculator is a commitment to a sustainable future for our planet. Used to reveal opportunities for maritime decarbonisation that might otherwise remain hidden. Driving emission reductions Carbon Calculator is already trusted by some of the world’s top 10 container shipping companies as a first-step verification tool in their emissions-reduction journeys.

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been awarded a contract to deliver a 100T AHC crane for a Dive Support Vessel owned by Jana Marine Service Company. The contract, which was booked in the fourth quarter 2024, is not reported as part of Cargotec’s orders received, as MacGregor is reported as part of discontinued operations. The crane delivery to the Guangzhou Salvage shipyard is scheduled in the second quarter 2026, with vessel delivery later that year. MacGregor's local sales team MacGregor's local sales team will work in close cooperation with Guangzhou Salvage MacGregor's local sales team will work in close cooperation with Guangzhou Salvage throughout the project to ensure the crane's seamless integration into the vessel and optimise its performance.  The customer chose MacGregor due to its satisfaction with a previous delivery of a similar crane, citing its high performance and lightweight. Superior performance and reliability “Timely delivery, reliability and innovation are core capabilities for us and qualities that we also seek from suppliers,” said Tang Renjian, Guangzhou Salvage Bureau Company. “We look forward to working with MacGregor again on the successful completion of a highly significant project for our yard." "We are delighted to have been awarded this contract," said Pasi Lehtonen, Senior Vice President, Offshore Solutions, MacGregor. "Our 100T AHC crane is a proven solution that offers superior performance and reliability. We are confident that it will meet the customer's needs and exceed its expectations."

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has launched a new free-of-charge digital Carbon Calculator to help container shipping companies estimate the carbon dioxide emissions they can eliminate by upgrading their onboard container cargo system with MacGregor Cargo Boost. Cargo Boost solution By maximising container-carrying capacity on board existing ships, the Cargo Boost solution has been shown to increase average cargo system utilisation from conventional rates of 80% to 90%, or even 100%. Across a 10-vessel fleet, this can increase capacity by the equivalent of an additional ship. At no cost, the MacGregor Carbon Calculator offers owners a straightforward tool to estimate the emissions-reducing potential of Cargo Boost in advance. Full transparency The new calculator estimates the impact of upgrading in terms of the percentage CO2 reduction per TEU The new calculator allows users to enter details of the vessel, the existing container cargo system and changes with Cargo Boost implemented, and operational details of a voyage. Offering full transparency, it estimates the impact of upgrading in terms of the percentage CO2 reduction per twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU), savings in Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) payments, and fuel costs in US dollars per TEU, as well as additional revenue in USD. Container ship efficiency “Maximising cargo intake will always be one of the key drivers of container ship efficiency,” says Magnus Sjöberg, Senior Vice President of the Equipment Solutions Division, MacGregor, adding “Doing so not only increases vessel earnings but also cuts fuel consumption per cargo tonnage carried, thereby minimising greenhouse gas emissions and associated emissions taxes such as ETS payments.” This is the principle behind MacGregor Cargo Boost, the impact of which shipping companies can determine per ship and by fleet using the innovative Carbon Calculator tool.