China proposes nuclear-powered floating island to reshape global shipping

Powered by molten salt reactors, the complex will function as a container terminal and zero-carbon platform2-MIN READ2-MIN2ListenPublished: 9:00am, 5 Jun 2026A Chinese shipbuilder has unveiled a blueprint for a massive, nuclear-powered floating island that will serve as a container transfer terminal and a charging station for vessels.The floating terminal will be powered by advanced molten salt reactors that use liquefied salt as both a fuel and coolant. These reactors can store vast amounts of thermal energy and cool without the need for water.Jiangnan Shipyard, a subsidiary of state-owned China-state-shipbuilding-corporation" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="15044" data-entity-type="organization">China State Shipbuilding Corporation, said the complex would “become a new ecosystem for zero-emission ocean container logistics” and provide a “groundbreaking solution for the global shipping industry’s carbon neutral transformation”.01:29China’s first 076 ‘drone carrier’ amphibious assault ship begins sea trialsThe company announced its green marine transport hub concept – integrating shipping, port, energy production and transshipment – at the influential Posidonia International Shipping Exhibition in Greece on Tuesday and shared details on social media.