COSCO SHIPPING LAUNCHES 700 TEU ELECTRIC BOXSHIP

COSCO SHIPPING Development successfully launched a 700 TEU electric container vessel (N997) on 26 July at No.1 Shipyard of COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry in Yangzhou, China.

Photo: COSCO Shipping

According to the Chinese transportation giant, the new electric boxhsip marks a significant advancement in the adoption of fully battery-powered vessels in inland waterways.

"COSCO SHIPPING Development will remain committed to promoting and implementing electric vessels in domestic inland and coastal waters, contributing to the development of green, zero-carbon shipping solutions," noted the company.

Writer: Themis Karalis


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