Wah Kwong NatPower has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (CKS) to collaborate on the electrification of waterborne transportation in Hong Kong and the wider Greater Bay Area.
The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation focused on low-carbon shipping, including electric vessel development, charging infrastructure and battery-swapping networks at terminals across Guangdong and Hong Kong.
Under the MoU, the two companies will hold further discussions on technology development, infrastructure deployment and policy alignment, while sharing industry data to support the transition to electric maritime operations.
Vincent Ni, general manager of Wah Kwong NatPower, said, “Establishing industry-wide collaborative mechanisms is essential to translating low-carbon transition concepts into tangible outcomes.
“Water transport electrification is a systemic endeavor that requires close coordination across the entire value chain. The cooperation with CKS reflects a shared vision for the development of water transport electrification in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.”
The agreement comes as the regional shipping sector accelerates efforts to decarbonize operations. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is expanding the use of electric vessels alongside the development of supporting infrastructure, including shoreside charging networks and standardized battery-swapping systems.
Wah Kwong NatPower said this coordinated approach is intended to enable cross-regional operations and address challenges related to energy supply and vessel charging. The company, a joint venture between Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings and NatPower Marine, is focused on developing clean energy and shore power solutions for the shipping sector.
CKS, a subsidiary of Guangdong Provincial Port and Shipping Group Company Limited, contributes operational experience in port logistics and inland water transportation.
The companies plan to establish a joint working group to advance project development, identify priority opportunities and develop infrastructure solutions tailored to Hong Kong’s operating environment.
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