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Intesa Sanpaolo has concluded a financing agreement amounting to 162.3 million euros with Grimaldi Euromed, a company of the Grimaldi Group. These funds are intended to support the acquisition of three next-generation Pure Car & Truck Carriers (PCTC), scheduled for delivery in 2026. The ships are named „Grande Egitto,“ „Grande Pacifico,“ and „Grande Oceania“ and are expected to be delivered this year.
The financing is part of the Grimaldi Group’s strategy aimed at sustainable growth and technological innovation, as reported by Diego Pacella, CEO of the Grimaldi Group. Francesca Diviccaro, head of the Retail & Luxury division at Intesa Sanpaolo, emphasized the importance of Grimaldi Euromed for the sustainable development of maritime transport. She stated that Intesa Sanpaolo always stands by companies making strategic investments and promoting the transition to renewable energy.
The ships are part of a larger order of 17 new PCTC vessels that the Grimaldi Group placed between 2022 and 2023. This order encompasses a total investment volume of over 1.6 billion USD. Each of the new ships has a transport capacity of 9,800 Car Equivalent Units (CEU) and is characterized, according to the Grimaldi Group, by a low ecological footprint.
Technology behind the ships
The new ships are equipped with technology aimed at reducing environmental impact. This includes the „Ammonia Ready-class notation,“ which certifies the possibility of a future conversion to ammonia as an emission-free fuel certificate. Additionally, the ships have several class notations such as Green Plus, Green Star 3, Comfort Vibration, and Comfort Noise Port. Other technical features include 5 MWh lithium-ion megabatteries and 2,500 m² of solar panels intended to contribute to energy supply. Furthermore, the ships are equipped with a cold ironing function that allows for power supply from the shore.
