CSL and Adbri Partner to Build First Fully Electric Battery Capable Self-Unloading Ship
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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
MONTREAL, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The CSL Group (“CSL”), a global leader in responsible marine transportation services, is excited to announce a 20-year strategic partnership with Adelaide Brighton Cement Ltd. (“Adbri”) to build and operate the world’s first fully electric battery capable self-unloading vessel.
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- MONTREAL, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The CSL Group (“CSL”), a global leader in responsible marine transportation services, is excited to announce a 20-year strategic partnership with Adelaide Brighton Cement Ltd. (“Adbri”) to build and operate the world’s first fully electric battery capable self-unloading vessel.
- The custom-designed ship will replace Adbri’s Accolade II and will support the company's limestone operations in South Australia with a focus on enhanced efficiency and environmental responsibility.
- The ship will carry up to 2.7 million tonnes of limestone per year, which represents a 35% increase over the existing vessel’s carrying capacity.
- “Adbri is excited to have one of the world’s first 100% battery electric capable cargo vessels as our limestone carrier,” said Mark Irwin, Adbri Chief Executive Officer.