On the 20th December 2023 Grimaldi took delivery at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd shipyard in Ulsan (South Korea) of the third ro-ro multipurpose unit belonging to the innovative “G5″ class. Her name is Great Tema and will further improve the quality of the maritime transport services offered by the Neapolitan company between Northern Europe and West Africa.

With a length of 250 metres, beam of 38 metres and deadweight of 45,684 tonnes, the design of the Great Tema results from a careful study of the needs of the Group and its customers: thanks to an innovative and completely customized internal configuration, the G5-class ships are capable of transport 4,700 linear metres of rolling freight, 2,500 CEU (Car Equivalent Units) and 2,000 TEU (Twenty Foot Equivalent Units). Compared to the previous G4-class, the new vessels have the same capacity for rolling freight while their container capacity is double.

In addition to loading capacity, the Great Tema stands out on account of her numerous cutting-edge, technological solutions aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact. Both the main engine and the auxiliary diesel generators will meet the NOx levels imposed by the Tier III regulation, while the integrated propulsion system between rudder and propeller will minimize vortex losses and, consequently, optimize propulsive efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
The vessel is designed for cold ironing with shore side supply of electricity (where available) as a green alternative to the consumption of fossil fuels during port stays.
Furthermore, the electrical consumption of on-board machinery (pumps, fans, etc.) is reduced thanks to the installation of variable frequency drive devices, while the application of innovative, low friction paints reduces hull resistance, thus increasing efficiency.
Finally, the ship is equipped with hybrid exhaust gas cleaning systems for the abatement of sulphur and particulate emissions.
As proof of her high energy and environmental efficiency, the Great Tema enables a reduction of CO2emissions per tonne transport of up to 43% compared to other Grimaldi con-ro multipurpose ships.

“The entry into the fleet and the operation of ships like the Great Tema brings us ever closer to the major, primary goa lof sustainable transport”, stated Gian Luca Grimaldi, President of Grimaldi Group S.p.A. “Indeed, for years we have clearly and concretely pointed our investments in this direction: to meet our customers ‘needs while further reducing the environmental impact of maritime transport”.

In line with Grimaldi Groups continued monitoring of the Bunker market, Grimaldi Lines confirm that BAF for containers on the W.African / Casablanca trade routes will decrease by the below amounts:

BAF will decrease by the following amounts on present levels set in all Container rates

To WAF

BAF ex UK ports: –             GBP 15 per teu

BAF ex European ports: –    EUR  20 per teu

To Casablanca

BAF ex UK ports: –             GBP 10 per teu

BAF ex European ports: –    EUR 10 per teu

Effective for all Container shipments from the 1^st January 2024

For further details of this and other rates offered by Grimaldi Agencies UK Ltd call on

Tel no.  020 7766 9480

In line with Grimaldi Groups continued monitoring of the Bunker market, Grimaldi Lines confirm that BAF for containers on the W.African / Casablanca trade routes will increase by the below amounts:

BAF will increase by the following amounts on present levels set in all Container rates. 

To WAF

BAF ex UK ports: –           GBP 45 per teu

BAF ex European ports: –    EUR 50 per teu

To Casablanca

BAF ex UK ports: –           GBP 30 per teu

BAF ex European ports: –    EUR 35 per teu

Effective for all Container shipments from the 7th December 2023

For further details of this and other rates offered by Grimaldi Agencies UK Ltd call on

Tel no.  020 7766 9480

GRIMALDI AGENCIES ARE PLEASED TO MAKE A DOWNWARD ADJUSTMENT TO THE PRESENT LEVEL OF FUEL SURCHARGE ON ALL CONTAINER HAULAGE UNDERTAKEN AS FROM 1ST DECEMBER 2023.

THE NEW LEVEL WILL BE 24%

PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL GRIMALDI COMMERCIAL OFFICE
IF YOU REQUIRE FURTHER INFORMATION

Tilbury welcomed Grimaldi’s newest recruit on the 4th of November the ‘GREAT LAGOS’ on her maiden Deepsea West African voyage.
Named after the city of Lagos in Nigeria, a port where the Grimaldi Group operates the largest multipurpose ro-ro terminal (PTML) in West Africa, the second “G5”-class continues the groups drive to not only enhanced the existing RORO capacity but provide a major increase in Container capacity.

The Great Lagos has a length of 250 metres, a beam of 38 metres and deadweight of 45,684 tonnes. Innovative design means she can transport 4,700 linear metres of rolling freight, 2,500 CEU (Car Equivalent Units) and 2,000 TEU (Twenty Foot Equivalent Units), when compared to the previous slightly smaller “G4”-class, the Great Lagos provides the same capacity for rolling freight while doubling container capacity.  Despite her increased capacity and in line with Grimaldi Groups market leading engagement with cutting edge environmental technologies, the Great Lagos has a reduce CO2 emissions per tonne transported of up to 43% compared to other Grimaldi ro-ro multipurpose ships.

A further four sister vessels will be delivered between 2023 and 2024 and deployed on the same Northern Europe and West Africa route.
Green technology and maintains Grimaldi’s position as one of the leaders Green Shipping.

If you want to keep track of the Great Lagos and her ‘Great’ sister vessels, then save the link to our weekly WAF schedule.
https://www.grimaldi.co.uk/sailing-schedule/

DUE TO FLUCTUATIONS IN FUEL COSTS GRIMALDI AGENCIES WILL BE FORCED TO MAKE A SLIGHT UPWARD ADJUSTMENT TO THE PRESENT LEVEL OF FUEL SURCHARGE ON ALL CONTAINER HAULAGE UNDERTAKEN AS FROM 1ST NOVEMBER 2023.

THE NEW LEVEL WILL BE 25%

PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL GRIMALDI COMMERCIAL OFFICE
IF YOU REQUIRE FURTHER INFORMATION

Please be advised of the below new Mandatory requirement that has now come into force due to new customs system requirements in Mauritania.

In order to ensure compliance Grimaldi are forced to only accept/confirm a booking if the below information has been made available. Cargo will not be loaded without the below having been provided.
It is important to understand that the Customs regime in Mauritania is very rigid so we cannot make or accept any exceptions.

We would suggest that all shippers when looking to make a booking have gained Blading instructions sufficient to provide the necessary as set out below.

Mandatory data for Blading and Manifest requirements are:

1) HS CODE of the cargoes
2) NIF (TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER) for companies or
3) NNI (national identification number / Passport number) for persons (Consignee)

If you require further information, please contact your local Grimaldi Commercial office.

Dear customer,

All RORO units shipped after the 1st August 2023 will be subject to the new increased RORO THC tariff charges.

Please contact Grimaldi UK London 0207 766 9470 RORO sales for full details of the changes to THC charges.

Click on the below link to find out more.

Euroatlantic-Oceania trade