€80 million crane orders for Cargotec

The cranes will be destined for 72 ships on order at various shipyards in China and South Korea, comprising 64 bulk carriers and eight general cargo vessels.

“MacGregor cargo handling solution offers an efficient and reliable system for the shipowner”, said Per-Erik Nilsson, sales and marketing director for cargo handling cranes at Cargotec. “We have increased our market share in the important Asian market, especially being successful in the bulk carrier segment” he continued.

The cranes will be manufactured at Cargotec partner plants in China and South Korea and delivered during 2011 and 2012.