MacGregor's Electric Cranes Now 80% of New Orders
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- MacGregor reports electric cranes now make up more than 80% of its new crane orders in H1 2026, with over 600 international container ships already fitted with the company's electric cranes over the past 15 years.
- MacGregor's MCE-series container cranes use electric servos delivering up to 60% lower energy consumption than hydraulic drive cranes, eliminating hydraulic oil leakage risks while improving cold-weather operation and placement precision.
- Ports of Los Angeles and New York and New Jersey are adopting MacGregor's electric cranes as part of decarbonization efforts, drawn by cold-weather performance and near-total elimination of oil drips onto land and water.
- MacGregor showcased an autonomous crane concept at the first official demonstration day of the EU-funded SEAMLESS project, co-developed with the University of South-Eastern Norway in Horten.
- MacGregor CEO Jonas Gustavsson said the company has "proof of concept" for integrated digital and physical systems working in real-world scenarios, and called for collaborative international regulations and safety frameworks across the European maritime ecosystem.
Why it matters: With over 80% of new orders now electric, MacGregor has shifted electric cranes from optional upgrade to industry default, giving port operators up to 60% energy savings and zero hydraulic oil leakage. Gustavsson's call for EU safety frameworks signals a regulatory gap that must close before autonomous crane deployment can scale at major ports.
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