By ZeroHedge - Jun 10, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT
Jiangnan Shipyard — a subsidiary of state-owned China State Shipbuilding Corporation — unveiled a nuclear-powered floating logistics hub at the Posidonia International Shipping Exhibition in Greece, designed to serve as a container transshipment terminal, energy production centre, and vessel charging station.
The platform's core power source is a molten salt reactor, supplemented by solar and wind, capable of producing hydrogen, ammonia, and synthetic green fuels for both terminal operations and support vessels.
The concept builds on Jiangnan's 2023 nuclear containership design — which received DNV approval in principle — and comes after the company secured manufacturing and installation licences from China's nuclear safety authorities earlier this year.
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 as its primary energy source, supplemented by renewable technologies including solar and wind power. It would also feature systems for hydrogen production, synthetic green fuels, and electricity distribution. According to the company, the facility could generate clean power and fuels such as ammonia for both terminal operations and electric support vessels.Jiangnan argues that molten salt reactor technology offers significant safety benefits because it is resistant to conventional meltdown scenarios and the coolant solidifies quickly if released, limiting the potential impact of leaks.Designed to support international shipping lanes, coastal transport links, and cargo transshipment, the floating hub could also be replicated at other strategic ports thanks to its modular design.The proposal builds on Jiangnan's ongoing work in nuclear-powered shipping. In 2024, the company revealed plans for a large container vessel powered by a thorium-based molten salt reactor. Meanwhile, Chinese scientists have continued advancing the technology, recently demonstrating a successful conversion of thorium into uranium fuel within a molten salt reactor system. Thorium is widely viewed as a more abundant alternative to conventional uranium fuel.By ZerohedgeMore Top Reads From Oilprice.comAlberta Eyes General Corridor for New Pacific Oil PipelineEU Moves Against Russian LNG Shipping As Arctic Gas Imports SurgeEnQuest Bets $833 Million on Malaysia's Offshore Oil
