WUHAN – At the New Technology and Equipment for Green and Intelligent Inland Waterway Ships Exhibition, held September 8 at the Wuhan International Expo Center, co-host CORNEX presented a comprehensive portfolio of specialised marine batteries, liquid-cooling thermal management systems, and high-capacity storage cells. The company’s showcase underscored a clear push toward end-to-end electrification solutions tailored for the inland shipping sector.

As commercial vessels face mounting pressure to align with global net-zero targets, CORNEX rolled out dedicated product lines spanning both lithium-ion and sodium-ion chemistries. Its 320Ah marine lithium battery cell, developed for heavy-duty operations, offers high energy density and extended cycle life – features directly addressing the power and range requirements of inland waterway traffic. Alongside it, the 165Ah and 350Ah sodium-ion cells were positioned as a cost-competitive and safer alternative, capitalising on abundant raw materials, robust low-temperature performance, and improved thermal stability. According to company representatives, the dual-chemistry strategy enables ship operators to select optimal power sources based on vessel tonnage, route conditions, and operating environments.

On the system integration front, CORNEX highlighted two advanced liquid-cooled battery platforms engineered for the rigours of marine use. The 10-foot lithium-ion system, built around the 320Ah cells, incorporates sophisticated thermal controls to maintain safe and stable operation even under high-energy-density loads. Meanwhile, the 20-foot sodium-ion variant leverages CORNEX’s proprietary sodium cells, taking advantage of their wide operating temperature range to offer a more economical solution for larger vessels. Both systems feature modular architectures, intelligent battery management controls, and rugged enclosures designed to withstand humid and vibration-prone marine conditions.

Beyond propulsion, CORNEX also showcased its 588Ah and 648Ah ultra-high-capacity energy storage cells, aimed at port-side energy storage and shore power facilities. The move is intended to create an integrated “vessel–port–shore” green energy ecosystem, linking on-board power with on-shore infrastructure. Looking ahead, the company said it would continue to scale up R&D investment and forge partnerships across the maritime supply chain, with the goal of accelerating cleaner and smarter operations across global shipping lanes.