信德海事网-专业海事信息咨询服务平台 登录 | 注册 [ 设为首页 ] [ 加入收藏 ] 中文版 ENGLISH WeChat Mobile --> --> ENGLISH   >   ENTERPRISE --> Wah Kwong and NatPower Marine launch joint venture to drive low-emission ports in Asia 2025-09-08 08:39 By： Wah Kwong 分享： --> --> --> 评论 --> --> In a major international push to cut shipping emissions, Hong Kong’s integrated shipping company Wah Kwong Maritime Transport (“Wah Kwong”) and global clean infrastructure developer NatPower Marine have launched a groundbreaking joint venture. Together, they are set to build and operate a dedicated network of electric shore power, transforming major ports across Asia into hubs of sustainability. The new company, Wah Kwong NatPower Holdings, will develop grid-connected infrastructure in key locations In Hong Kong, with plans to develop partnerships in Greater China and infrastructure across North Asian markets. By enabling vessels to switch off fossil-fuel auxiliary engines while using shore-based power at berth and charge batteries for near-shore propulsion using low-emission electricity, the initiative promises to usher in a new era of low-emission connectivity for maritime operations. "As part of the wider Wah Kwong Group strategy, we continue to form new ventures delivering diversified decarbonisation solutions to address industry needs. This joint venture brings the industrial logic, financial backing and technical certainty the region has been anticipating in marine electrification.” said Hing Chao, Executive Chairman of Wah Kwong. "Asia's ports are the backbone of global trade and now they are becoming the frontlines of climate action," said Stefano D.M. Sommadossi, CEO of NatPower Marine UK and Joint Director of the new company. "This partnership gives us the reach, capability and credibility to deliver the infrastructure needed to support net zero shipping at scale." “We are applying our deep energy infrastructure experience to accelerate the maritime transition. This joint venture is ab