CLPe and Modern Terminals sign pact to map Hong Kong port electrification
CLPe and Modern Terminals have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a roadmap for electrifying Hong Kong's container port operations. The plan covers onshore power for vessels, battery swapping for tractors and charging for electric equipment, supporting Modern Terminals' 2030 emissions t
CLPe and Modern Terminals have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a roadmap for electrifying Hong Kong's container port operations and explore low-carbon technologies for the maritime sector, the companies announced on Tuesday.
Under the agreement, the two firms will study the use of onshore power systems for container vessels, battery-swapping solutions for container tractors, charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and mobile equipment, as well as power systems for electric barges.
The partnership is aimed at supporting Modern Terminals' longer-term decarbonisation plans and the wider transition toward lower-emission port operations in Hong Kong.
Deputy Secretary for Transport and Logistics and Commissioner for Maritime and Port Development Amy Chan said the collaboration marked "a significant milestone in the green transformation of the container terminal operations" and aligned with the government's policy goals.
CLPe managing director Ringo Ng said reducing emissions from the maritime sector was important to Hong Kong's competitiveness as an international maritime centre, adding that the company was exploring electrification alongside green marine fuel bunkering and other energy solutions.
Modern Terminals group managing director Horace Lo said electrification had emerged as a key long-term pathway as battery technology advanced, alongside the use of alternative green fuels. The company has set a 2030 target to eliminate direct greenhouse gas emissions from its operations.
The two companies will next carry out feasibility studies and technical assessments before developing a phased implementation roadmap.