“Rheinmetall AG is exploring, in close cooperation with the Swiss company MSC, significant investments in this site and the transformation of the shipyard into a dual-use hub for both military and civilian shipbuilding,” the two said in a release.
The resumption of operations is expected to generate significant economic effects in the region, contributing to the stability and development of the local business environment. The entire Constanta County and the city of Mangalia could benefit from the increase in local tax revenue, as well as from significant contributions to the national budget, they added.,
The two companies also note that the goal is to transform Romania into a major shipbuilding hub.
Rheinmetall AG is a German technology and defense group, known globally for the production of military equipment and security systems. As a supplier of integrated systems, it plays an important role in strengthening Europe’s defense capabilities. In Romania, the Düsseldorf-based group has been present through Rheinmetall Automecanica, in Medias, and through the powder plant project in Victoria since 2024.
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is one of the world’s largest providers of maritime transport and logistics services, with an extensive network and expertise in global supply chain management.
(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)