Maritime infrastructure

Marine charging solutions for ports & electric vessels

Marine charging has to work in one of the most complex environ­ments: ports and terminals in maritime infra­structure. Electrifying vessel berths and terminal operations means aligning shore power charging, vessel charging and port electrification plans with grid up­grades and day-to-day through­put. All without disrupting safety, schedules or productivity. With limited capacity, many stake­holders and 24/7 operations, marine charging is a coordinated transition programme – not a single infra­structure install. An integrated approach brings planning, delivery, energy set-up and long-term operations together. This helps ports and electric vessel operators scale reliably and stay compliant.

Regulatory pressure

Fit for 55, local rules and customer requirements push terminals toward zero emissions.

Port-authority alignment

Shore power and berth electrification require early coordination on roles, permits and interfaces.

Grid constraints

Capacity is limited and upgrades take time – planning must work within real grid constraints.

24/7 continuity

Electrification can’t slow berth utilisation or yard throughput – downtime is costly.

CHE fast charging

Electric terminal equipment needs reliable, repeatable fast charging built into daily routines.

Safety compliance

High-power systems in busy areas demand robust design, procedures and compliant delivery.

Cost predictability

CAPEX/OPEX, maintenance and energy sourcing (incl. renewables where relevant) must stay predictable.

Your path to electrification

Marine charging works when power, berths and operating routines are planned as one system – built for reliable uptime and long-term expansion.
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Planning know-how

Plan marine charging around terminal reality

Marine charging needs to fit berth windows, vessel schedules and safety-critical port processes. We translate your operational patterns into a power and layout concept that balances shore-side infrastructure, grid constraints and future expansion. Early alignment defines where charging happens and how power is distributed across the site. It also clarifies priorities when multiple assets compete for capacity. The outcome is a plan that works on paper and on the quay.

Execution

Deliver infrastructure without disrupting throughput

Ports and terminals can’t pause daily operations for construction. Delivery is staged across civil works, electrical installation and on-site systems so cutovers stay controlled and predictable. Shore power systems, charging hard­ware and supporting power systems are implemented as one integrated set-up. Every element is aligned to safety require­ments and operational constraints. The approach lets you start with today’s needs and expand berth by berth.
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Operation

Keep charging performance consistent, day after day

When marine charging becomes part of the operating rhythm, performance needs to be managed like any other critical terminal system. Charge point and energy manage­ment align charging with berth windows and site priorities. Live monitoring and remote support speed up fault detection and resolution. Planned maintenance and clear escalation routes help minimise downtime in a safety-critical environment. The result: stable operations with transparent responsibilities.

Energy

Manage power capacity and costs with an integrated energy set-up

In marine electrification, power availability and cost often determine what’s feasible – and on what timeline. A robust energy approach combines supply strategy with the right on-site power systems, so charging remains stable even when demand peaks. Where relevant, energy storage and load control help smooth peaks and protect operations from constraints. This gives you a more predictable platform to scale electrification across berths and terminal areas.
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Solution options

Select the set-up that matches your operating model. Choose between controlled-access charging for trusted third parties and dedicated terminal charging – designed around berth windows and power availability.

eDepot+

Private, behind-the-fence charging for your own operations with controlled access for authorised partners and simplified settlement.

Terminal Charging

Dedicated behind-the-fence charging infrastructure for terminals and ports – designed around berth layout, operating windows, vessel charging demand and power availability.

Benefits at a glance

What marine charging enables when it’s planned and delivered as one system.
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Smooth operations during electrification

Keep berth utilisation and terminal throughput steady while you implement marine charging step by step.

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Power you can plan around

Work within real grid constraints, with clear priorities and smart load control when capacity is limited.

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Reliable performance, day after day

Monitoring, remote support and defined service processes help reduce downtime risk in 24/7 environments.
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Designed for berth windows and routines

Charging concepts that match vessel schedules, safety requirements and day-to-day terminal workflows.

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Standardised fast charging for electric CHE

Make fast charging for electric cargo-handling equipment a reliable part of daily operations.
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Predictable delivery and compliance

One coordinated set-up reduces handovers and helps meet safety, regulatory and reporting requirements.

Your depot depends on dependable hardware

Marine sites need equipment that performs in safety-critical, high-demand environments. Explore proven charging components and configurations to match your berth layout and operating model.
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Mobile charging systems
Rapid-deploy DC charging for pilot phases, temporary operations or maintenance areas – without major civil works. Ideal when you need flexibility fast while keeping terminal workflows running.
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Flexible charging systems
Modular charging set-ups that adapt to your site layout and operating routines – scalable configurations as electrification expands. Built to stay reliable and straightforward in daily terminal use.
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Distributed charging systems

High-power charging components suited to demanding port and terminal operations: service-friendly, scalable and built to support dependable uptime where throughput matters.

Proven experience

See how marine charging works in real operating environments.
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Learn more about our marine charging solutions

From port electrification goals to a marine charging set-up you can run. Plan the next steps around safety, schedules and capacity.

Personal guidance

Define a marine charging set-up that fits your terminal

Share your berth layout, operating windows, site constraints and grid limits – we’ll map them to a marine charging concept that keeps uptime high and scales across berths over time.

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