

(Posted on 08/08/19)
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has signed a framework purchasing agreement with COSCO Shipping to support MacGregor spare parts and service of equipment installed on their fleet of more than 1000 ships operating worldwide.
“We are looking forward to increasing our collaboration with COSCO Shipping,” says John Carnall, Senior Vice President, Global Lifecycle Support, MacGregor. “The framework agreement provides for the scope of support services supplied to COSCO Shipping to be further enhanced, and will additionally enable more effective inventory forecasting across the fleet”.
COSCO Shipping is one of the world’s largest shipowning groups, with a wide range of shiptypes operating globally. As of 30 June 30, 2019, the total fleet of Cosco Shipping comprises of 1308 vessels with a capacity of 105.13 million DWT, ranking No.1 in the world; dry bulk fleet (437 vessels/41.18 million DWT),
Cargotec enables smarter cargo flow for a better every day with its leading cargo handling solutions and services. Cargotec's business areas Kalmar, Hiab and MacGregor are pioneers in their fields. Through their unique position in ports, at sea and on roads, they optimise global cargo flows and create sustainable customer value. Cargotec's sales in 2018 totalled approximately EUR 3.3 billion and it employs around 12,000 people.
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