Our vision: clean, emission-free
Zero Emission Services:
all-in service for emission-free inland shipping
Exchangeable energy containers (ZESpacks)
State of the art technology in a standard 20ft container and charged with green electricity. Future-proof: it currently uses lithium-ion batteries, but can be easily converted to other energy carriers like hydrogen.
Charging infrastructure
Strategic charging points are located throughout the Netherlands where skippers can quickly exchange ZESpacks. Charging stations can also serve as Energy Hubs, which can charge other modalities or provide energy to stabilise the electricity grid.
Pay-per-Use
ZES has developed a simple payment system based on pay-per-use: the customer pays for the renewable electricity consumed and a rental fee for the ZESpack. This keeps the operating costs competitive and simplifies the transition to emission-free shipping.
Happening Now
We’re sailing (green)! The Den Bosch Max Groen is the newest fully electric vessel transporting containers from Den Bosch to Rotterdam via Alblasserdam. Equipped with swappable ZESpacks and supported by charging stations in Den Bosch and Alblasserdam, where the ZESpacks are powered by green energy, the ship demonstrates how sustainable inland shipping is both technically and operationally achievable.
Thanks to smart energy management systems and powerful, quiet electric motors, the vessel combines efficiency with environmental friendliness. For businesses, this means reduced CO₂ emissions and lower operating costs, while serving as a tangible example of the role electric shipping plays in the energy transition.
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Six ZES benefits
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No emissions: ZES saves 1,000 tons of CO2, 7 tons of NOx per ship per year and does not produce particulate matter or noise.
Quickly charged and exchanged: the charging of the battery does not involve charging of the ship. This optimises the logistics for the shipper.
Affordable: pay per use, no uncertain investment for skippers.
Future-proof: In time, other energy carriers, like hydrogen, could be used in the ZESpacks.
Open Access: multiple providers and modalities can use the ZESpacks and charging stations.
Scalable: ZES is an all-in solution and thus eminently scalable.
Powering clean corridors.
ZES provides a total solution for emission-free sailing with an open access infrastructure: interchangeable battery containers charged with renewable power, charging stations, technical support and an innovative pay per use-based payment concept.
