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China's Inland Fleet Sees Surge in LNG and Battery-Powered Vessels
China is witnessing significant growth in the adoption of LNG and battery-powered technologies across its inland shipping fleet.
As of 2024, over 600 inland cargo vessels were powered by LNG, while 485 battery-powered vessels were operating as passenger ferries, Fu Xuyin, Vice Minister of Transport of China, said in a statement last month.
He added that a smaller number of vessels using alternative fuels such as methanol and hydrogen fuel cells are also in service.
“Alongside upgrading vessels, China is accelerating efforts to develop green, low-carbon ports, and this includes expanding and renovating inland port terminals with a focus on sustainability,” Xuyin noted.
The country is also looking to promote use of renewable electricity for port operations.
