The systems will allow vessels docking at Maldivian ports to connect directly to onshore electrical power instead of running auxiliary engines, reducing emissions and improving local air quality. The order includes five Power Run and Power Feed units, with delivery scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.
Cavotec CEO David Pagels commented: “This order is an important milestone both for the Maldives and for Cavotec. It demonstrates the growing global commitment to port electrification and positions Cavotec at the forefront of enabling this transition. We are proud to support the Maldives in taking this step toward cleaner and more sustainable port operations.”
The deal reflects Cavotec’s wider progress in expanding its shore power business. Earlier this year, the company announced several new contracts. In Belgium, Cavotec received an order worth approximately €1.55 million from energy services provider Equans to supply shore power equipment for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges cruise terminal.
In addition, Cavotec signed an €8.1 million agreement with a major global container shipping line, whose name has not been disclosed. That project involves supplying complete shore power systems for newly built container vessels, including cable management reels and weatherproof enclosures, with deliveries expected to start in the second half of 2026.
Cavotec has also been awarded three separate contracts totaling €7 million for shore power installations in Italian ports. These systems are designed to help reduce emissions and enhance air quality in port areas, with deliveries scheduled between early and mid-2026.
Through these projects, Cavotec continues to expand its role in supporting the shipping industry’s transition toward lower-emission operations. The Maldives initiative, in particular, underscores the importance of shore power solutions for island nations and coastal regions, where reducing reliance on ship engines during port calls can bring immediate environmental benefits.
