Echandia wins contract to supply battery systems for Spliethoff’s newbuild cargo vessels
Echandia, the leading Swedish developer of safe and robust battery systems for maritime applications, has been selected to supply energy storage systems for eight newbuild cargo vessels, with an option for two more vessels, owned by Spliethoff Group.
The vessels are being built at Wuhu Shipyard in China, with WE Tech Solutions as the system integrator. The battery systems will be installed to optimize generator efficiency during cargo loading and unloading system operations, a demanding application requiring short but intense bursts of power.
Echandia’s LTO battery systems are built to handle short, intense cycles without the wear and degradation that other battery types would experience. Where other systems would need to be significantly oversized to handle the same load, increasing both cost and space requirements, Echandia’s solution maintains full performance within a compact footprint.
In addition, the systems have a designed lifespan of up to 20 years, far exceeding any competing battery system on the market.
Each vessel will be equipped with a battery system dedicated to the cargo loading and unloading system. The battery systems will stabilize engine load, improve fuel efficiency, and reduce mechanical wear. The systems will also reduce the shore-power connection power requirements.
This project is a great example of how battery systems can improve operational efficiency in heavy-duty applications beyond propulsion, Working with Spliethoff, WE Tech Solutions, and Wuhu Shipyard, we’re providing a smarter and more energy-efficient way to handle cargo operations.
says Torbjörn Bäck, CEO at Echandia.
The vessels will operate primarily on the Finland–USA trade route, transporting paper and other cargo. The first delivery of Echandia battery systems is scheduled for April 2027, with commissioning expected in late 2027 or early 2028.
ABOUT ECHANDIA
Echandia is a market-leading supplier of advanced maritime battery systems, delivering safe and resilient energy solutions for demanding vessel operations. Designed in Scandinavia and built on proven LTO technology, our systems enable fast charging, smooth zero-emission performance, and long service life in harsh marine environments. Headquartered in Sweden, with offices in North America, the UK, Singapore, China, and Denmark, we serve customers across the globe and are trusted by shipbuilders and operators for our compact footprint, high reliability, and minimal degradation over time. To date, we have sold more than 115 systems for electrification projects across the marine industry. By reducing fuel consumption and lowering operating costs, our solutions support sustainable shipping and long-term economic efficiency, helping accelerate the maritime industry’s transition to zero-emission operations.
MEDIA CONTACT
Johan Winlund, Head of Communication & PR at Echandia
+46 76 117 55 41 • johan.winlund@echandia.com
Related news
November 12, 2025
Echandia Wins Breakthrough Contract for Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaker
Echandia, the leading Swedish supplier of advanced maritime battery systems, has secured an order from ABB to supply a battery system for a new hybrid icebreaker vessel for the Canadian Coast Guard to be built at Helsinki Shipyard. The contract marks Echandia’s first entry into the Canadian market and strengthens the company’s global footprint in sustainable maritime propulsion.
March 3, 2025
Echandia secures SEK 220 million in new financing round – scaling up operations to meet rapidly increasing demand
Echandia, the leading Swedish maritime battery system supplier, has closed a new funding round at SEK 220 million, a very important milestone for the company.