Pure Electric Ships to Likely Sail Oceans in Three Years, Says GM of CATL's Maritime Business

Contemporary Amperex Technologies (CATL) plans to develop pure electric ships for ocean sailing within three years, expanding from inland waters. This initiative is part of CATL's "full-spectrum growth" strategy, aiming to integrate maritime and aviation sectors. At Marintec China, CATL launched its Zero-Carbon Shipping and Smart Port-Shipping Integration Solution, enhancing operational efficiency and safety of electric ships. CATL entered the maritime sector in 2017, offering maritime power systems, smart navigation, and battery swapping solutions.