GRANDE MICHIGAN

Grimaldi Group took delivery of GRANDE MICHIGAN

Ro-roOn 12 February 2026 Grimaldi Group took delivery of GRANDE MICHIGAN. Commissioned from China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu, the newbuilding is the eighth ammonia-ready PCTC in the fleet of the Italian shipping group, meaning GRANDE MICHIGAN is designed for future conversion to ammonia as a carbon-free alternative fuel.

Like its sister vessels GRANDE SHANGHAI and GRANDE SVEZIA, already in service since 2025, the new unit stands out with numerous advanced technological solutions installed on board.

With length of 220 metres and beam of 38 metres, the GRANDE MICHIGAN has a gross tonnage of 93,145 and a cruising speed of 18 knots. Across the 14 decks, the vessel can transport both electric vehicles and those powered by fossil fuels, with a maximum capacity of 9,000 CEU.

The GRANDE MICHIGAN departed on its maiden voyage from Taicang (China) carrying over 7,000 cars and vans, as well as more than 100 additional rolling units (heavy vehicles, mafi trailers and project cargo), bound for key ports in the Mediterranean.

feb 15 2026