CMA CGM to develop an electric barge for Vietnam
CMA CGM to develop an electric barge for Vietnam
French shipping giant CMA CGM revealed on December 17 that it is building a new electric-battery powered, zero-emission inland electric barge for use in Vietnam.
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The 100 per cent green electricity barge will be supported by dedicated charging infrastructure supplied by a new solar farm at the Gemalink terminal in Cai Mep, producing 1GWH of green electricity annually. 25 per cent of the solar firms will be owned by CMA CGM Group.
From Binh Duong province to the deep-sea terminal of Gemalink, the e-barge will make the 180km return journey emitting zero greenhouse gasses, reducing CO2 emissions by 778 tonnes every year.
The e-barge, an innovation co-designed by CMA CGM's New Build and research and development teams in partnership with China's CATL for the battery technology, will be recharged using 100 per cent certified renewable electricity and will transport over 50,000 twenty-foot long containers annually.
NIKE has committed to use the e-barge for shipments between Binh Duong province and Gemalink, with the sports-apparel manufacturer eager to promote innovative logistics solutions while supporting local the local economy.
CMA CGM is creating a scalable and innovative land connectivity solution, that includes the development of e-barge, charging station, and solar farm. This forward-thinking model, in line with Vietnam’s 'Net-Zero by 2050' ambitions, is designed to be replicated in other countries.
The French shipping group is pioneering the transition to more sustainable inland waterway transport and greener terminal infrastructure.
The territorial anchoring and local jobs created for the construction of the solar farm will promote responsible economic development in the region and will contribute to enhancing Vietnam's competitiveness in the renewable energy and sustainable logistics sectors in Southeast Asia.
Operations are expected to begin in 2026.
