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China Unveils Nuclear-Powered Floating Hub For Green Shipping
China Unveils Nuclear-Powered Floating Hub For Green Shipping
China has proposed a large offshore logistics platform powered by nuclear energy that would function as both a cargo transfer hub and a refuelling/charging centre for ships, according to the South China Morning Post.
The concept, unveiled by Jiangnan Shipyard, combines port infrastructure, energy generation, and cargo handling into a single floating facility aimed at reducing emissions in maritime transport.
The project was presented at the Posidonia International Shipping Exhibition in Greece.
The SCMP writes that the platform would rely on a molten salt reactor...
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