Intesa Sanpaolo supports Grimaldi Euromed fleet expansion with green financing

Intesa Sanpaolo, through its IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division, has finalised a financing agreement to support Grimaldi Euromed, a company of the Grimaldi Group, in the acquisition of three next-generation Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels.

The financing will support the purchase of Grande Egitto, Grande Pacifico, and Grande Oceania, with delivery scheduled for 2026. The vessels form part of the Grimaldi Group’s long-term fleet renewal programme, focused on efficiency, innovation, and environmental performance.

Francesca Diviccaro, Head of Retail & Luxury at Intesa Sanpaolo’s IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division, said Grimaldi Euromed represents excellence in the sustainable modernisation of maritime transport and that the bank continues to support strategic investments that foster innovation and the energy transition.

Diego Pacella, Chief Executive Officer of the Grimaldi Group, said the financing supports the company’s sustainable growth strategy, with fleet modernisation remaining one of its highest-impact priorities. He added that the agreement further strengthens the long-standing partnership between the Grimaldi Group and Intesa Sanpaolo.

High-tech, energy-efficient vessels

The three vessels are part of a wider order for 17 PCTC ships placed by the Grimaldi Group between 2022 and 2023, representing a total investment of more than USD 1.6 billion. Each vessel will have a transport capacity of 9,800 car equivalent units (CEU) and has been designed to significantly reduce environmental impact.

Key features include ammonia-ready class notation for future conversion to zero-carbon fuel, advanced environmental and comfort certifications, 5 MWh lithium-ion battery systems, and 2,500 square metres of solar panels.

The vessels will also be equipped with shore power connection capability, air lubrication systems to reduce hull resistance, and an innovative gate rudder designed to improve propulsion efficiency and manoeuvrability.

Green loan and ESG alignment

The financing is structured as a Green Loan and aligns with Intesa Sanpaolo’s broader ESG strategy. Between 2021 and the first nine months of 2025, the banking group disbursed approximately €84.7 billion in support of the green economy, circular economy, and ecological transition.

The agreement reflects a shared commitment to sustainability between Intesa Sanpaolo and the Grimaldi Group. The shipping group has prioritised environmentally responsible operations since its founding, with a long-term objective of achieving zero-emission transport for goods and passengers.

Between 2018 and 2025, the Grimaldi Group ordered 48 new vessels with a combined value of around USD 5 billion, while also investing in the green modernisation of its existing fleet and the development of port and terminal infrastructure across Europe and Africa.

The transaction demonstrates how cooperation between the banking and maritime sectors can support innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth across the European shipping industry.

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