Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) has unveiled the world’s first and only “ship-shore-cloud” zero-carbon shipping and smart port integrated solution, marking a major breakthrough in the electrification of maritime transport. The solution was officially launched at Marintec China 2025 by Contemporary Amperex Electric Vessel Co., Ltd. (CAEV), CATL’s maritime-focused subsidiary.
The integrated solution represents a key milestone in CATL’s strategy for its “Era of Comprehensive Growth,” extending clean-energy electrification from land-based mobility to inland and coastal waterways, and offering a new pathway for green, intelligent, and sustainable shipping worldwide.
Traditionally, ship operations have relied on multiple independent suppliers for power systems, charging infrastructure, and maintenance services, leading to coordination challenges, unclear accountability, and high lifecycle costs. Combined with insufficient charging infrastructure, range anxiety, harsh marine environments, and non-unified technical standards, these issues have significantly slowed the large-scale adoption of zero-carbon vessels.
To address these challenges, CATL’s “ship-shore-cloud” integrated solution delivers full-chain integration across the entire operational lifecycle of a vessel. Onboard systems combine batteries, power management, and intelligent navigation to support stable, long-distance operations in demanding maritime conditions. Onshore, a charging and battery-swapping network—supported by a “separation of ship and battery” model—reduces upfront investment costs and alleviates energy replenishment concerns. At the cloud level, CATL’s intelligent platforms “Yunfan” and “Beichen” enable remote monitoring, scheduling, and optimization of vessels, significantly improving operational efficiency, safety, and cost control.
CATL said the new model eliminates long-standing inefficiencies caused by fragmented supplier ecosystems, making zero-carbon shipping as practical and efficient as operating an electric vehicle on land.
Leveraging its end-to-end industrial capabilities, CATL has been building its maritime presence since 2017, launching its first electric ship in 2019. To date, the company has delivered nearly 900 electric ships, securing a leading position in the global electric ship battery market. CAEV has also achieved several industry firsts, including the world’s largest-capacity all-electric inland passenger vessel “Changjiangsanxia 1”, China’s first all-electric sea-going passenger ship “Yujian 77”, the country’s first hybrid tugboat “Qinggang Tug 1”, and China’s first independently operated cargo ship battery-swapping demonstration project.
CATL’s battery and energy management systems have received certifications from the world’s five major ship classification societies, enabling the company to enter global maritime markets with internationally recognized standards.
Looking ahead, CATL said it will continue to prioritize innovation and quality while working closely with global shipping partners to accelerate the transition toward zero-carbon, intelligent waterborne transportation, reinforcing its leadership across technology, market scale, and ecosystem collaboration.
