MacGregor Leads Lashing Innovation with Hippo Fully Automatic Twistlock and Balanced Lashing System

MacGregor has seen a surge in demand for its cargo securing innovations in 2026, thanks to the popularity of its ACV-1 Hippo fully automatic twistlock and its patented Balanced Lashing System. The company has sold over 1 million units of the Hippo twistlocks and over 110 ships equipped with the Balanced Lashing Systems. With container lines focusing on efficiency, turnaround time, and maximizing cargo capacity, MacGregor anticipates a growing market across the global container shipping industry.

The Hippo twistlock, made of high-tensile steel, boasts a 12mm vertical clearance to maximize payload and a drop-lock mechanism to prevent cargo loss during handling. When combined with the class-approved Balanced Lashing System, vessels can increase approved stack weights by up to 10% without making any structural changes to the hull.

MacGregor's Executive Vice President, Magnus Sjöberg, expressed satisfaction with the industry's positive response, stating that the combination of mechanical engineering and load-sharing innovation helps customers unlock more container capacity, reduce port stays, and achieve significant operational savings. MacGregor remains at the forefront of integrated container stowage solutions, providing a full range of cargo-related products and services, including hatch covers, fittings, lashing bridges, optimization software, and global lifecycle support, all designed for seamless integration on new and existing vessels.