Cavotec has secured a €7 million contract to retrofit low- and medium-voltage container vessels with shore power technology for a major global ocean carrier. The agreement expands an ongoing fleet electrification program to 24 container ships across 2025 and 2026, with installations scheduled during active service rotations to prevent sailing downtime.
Stockholm, Sweden | July 14, 2026 – Port electrification specialist Cavotec has secured a €7 million ($8.0 million) contract with a major global container shipping operator to retrofit additional vessels with onboard shore power technology.
Signed in the second quarter of 2026, the deal extends an ongoing multi-year fleet electrification initiative, bringing the total number of container ships being equipped by Cavotec for this specific operator to 24 vessels across 2025 and 2026. All deliveries under the new agreement are scheduled for completion before the end of 2026.
- Contract Value: €7.0 million ($8.02 million).
- Contract Date: Signed in Q2 2026.
- Delivery Timeline: Scheduled through 2026.
- Fleet Program Scope: Covers 24 container ships (combined across 2025 and 2026).
- Technology Coverage: Low- and medium-voltage onboard shore power architecture.
- Installation Mode: In-service operational retrofit (zero sailing downtime).
Zero-Downtime Installation Architecture
A key operational feature of the agreement is that retrofitting works will be carried out while the low- and medium-voltage container vessels remain in commercial service. By executing installations during normal voyage rotations and standard port calls, the carrier avoids costly drydocking interruptions and preserves schedule reliability across its liner networks.
To support flexible and rapid vessel conversions, Cavotec utilizes customized onboard systems, such as its modular PowerFit containerized cable management technology, which integrate shore connection components into self-contained units for faster installation on active vessels.
Cold Ironing Emissions Reduction=100% Off-Grid Auxiliary Diesel Elimination at Berth
Regulatory Drivers for Shore Power Adoption
The expanded order comes as liner operators face mounting regulatory pressure to eliminate at-berth emissions across international trade lanes:
- FuelEU Maritime: Beginning in 2030, mandatory onshore power supply (OPS) usage will take effect at major European ports for container and passenger vessels.
- EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS): At-berth emissions directly impact a carrier’s carbon allowance obligations while docked at EU ports.
- CARB Regulations (California): Stricter California Air Resources Board mandate extensions require ocean-going vessels to connect to shore power or equivalent emissions-control tech at California berths.
| Metric | Program Details |
|---|---|
| Provider | Cavotec SA |
| System Scope | Low- & Medium-Voltage AMP (Alternative Maritime Power) / OPS |
| Execution Method | Turnkey In-Service Retrofit |
| Commercial Impact | Eliminates auxiliary diesel generator emissions and localized noise at berth |
“We are pleased that this customer continues to expand its adoption of our shore power retrofit solutions,” stated David Pagels, CEO of Cavotec. “The demand for ship electrification continues to grow and this order strengthens our position as a leading provider of shore power solutions for the global shipping industry.”
About Cavotec
Cavotec is a leading engineering company that designs and delivers connection and electrification solutions to enable the decarbonization of ports and industrial applications. Backed by over 50 years of experience, our systems ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable operations for a wide variety of customers and applications worldwide.
Source: Cavotec