Industry adoption of MacGregor’s advanced lashing technologies has accelerated rapidly across both newbuildings and vessel retrofits, highlighted by strong order volumes:
- Hippo, Fully Automatic Twistlocks: Over one million units sold
- Balanced Lashing Systems: Sold to over 110 ships
As container lines increasingly prioritize operational efficiency, turnaround speed, and cargo capacity optimization, MacGregor foresees substantial and growing demand ahead across global container shipping segments.
The strong market reception stems from the combined system’s ability to maximize vessel deck payload while elevating operational safety and speed. Forged from high-tensile steel, the maintenance-free Hippo twistlock features a 12 mm vertical clearance that eliminates payload loss, alongside a drop-lock mechanism to prevent fall-offs during handling. When paired with the class-approved Balanced Lashing System, which evenly distributes peak stresses between upper and lower lashings, vessels can safely increase approved stack weights by up to 10 percent without requiring structural hull modifications.
“I’m very happy to see our Hippo fully automatic twistlocks and Balanced Lashing System so warmly welcomed by the maritime industry,” said Magnus Sjöberg, Executive Vice President, Merchant Solutions Division, MacGregor. “By pairing robust mechanical engineering with load-sharing innovation, we are helping our customers safely unlock additional container capacity, shorten port stays, and achieve significant operational savings.”
MacGregor continues to lead the market in integrated container stowage solutions, offering a comprehensive cargo ecosystem that includes hatch covers, loose and fixed fittings, lashing bridges, lashing optimization software, backed by global lifecycle support. Designed for seamless integration on both newbuilds and existing fleets, MacGregor’s securing systems enable shipowners to maximize earning potential while maintaining uncompromising safety standards.
