China amps up electric ships in push to decarbonise waterways, leverage EV prowess

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Carol YangFebruary 22, 2026 at 09:00 AM

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China is expanding its electric vehicle technology to its waterways, aiming to decarbonize shipping and meet its broader climate goals. Over 1,000 electric or alternative fuel vessels are already operating on inland waterways, with 485 being electric. While most current e-vessels are passenger ships, companies are now developing electric cargo ships for domestic routes. Fujian Shipbuilding Industry Group launched an electric cargo ship with a 200km range, and CATL is partnering with Jining Energy to produce vessels with a 270km range, with orders for 50 additional ships already placed. This shift leverages China's EV battery production capabilities to transform its shipping industry.

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Min River 40% Shandong 40% Ministry of Transport 50% Fujian Shipbuilding Industry Group 60% Beijing 60% Jining Energy ×270% CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology) ×280% China ×290%

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electric ships 100% decarbonisation 80% china 70% electric vehicles 60% battery technology 60% inland waterways 50% cargo vessels 50% green transport 40% catl 40%

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