MacGregor has secured a cargo handling order from Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in India.
The order covers six 1,700 TEU containerships being built for CMA CGM.
The vessels will use dual-fuel LNG propulsion. Deliveries are planned between 2029 and 2031.
MacGregor booked the order in its Q2 2026 orders received.
Order covers hatch covers and container equipment
MacGregor will supply a range of cargo handling equipment for the new vessels.
The order includes the design and key components for the hatch covers. MacGregor will also provide the steel structures and handle hatch cover fabrication.
In addition, the company will supply solutions for cell guides, deck stanchions and fixed container fittings.
“We are honored to be selected by Cochin Shipyard for this landmark project,” said Magnus Sjöberg, Executive Vice President at MacGregor.
“Our ability to provide a complete, integrated cargo handling system ensures operational efficiency and safety for these state-of-the-art vessels,” he added.
Project marks milestone for Indian shipbuilding
The six vessels are designed to run on LNG. They will also be ready for low-carbon fuels.
According to MacGregor, the project represents a milestone for the Indian maritime industry.
CMA CGM will become the first major international carrier to commission LNG-powered vessels from an Indian shipyard.
The newbuildings also support CMA CGM’s ambition to reach Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Meanwhile, Cochin Shipyard highlighted the importance of the project for India’s shipbuilding sector.
“We are committed to delivering high-quality vessels with sustainable solutions that meet the market expectations of the future,” said Vijai Hari P, AGM-Business Development at Cochin Shipyard.
He added that the project supports the Make in India vision and reflects the shipyard’s growing capabilities.
VARYA Tech Private Limited also supported the agreement. The company is MacGregor’s long-term agent in India and helped coordinate between MacGregor and the shipyard.