DP World signs Kempower framework for Canadian port terminal charging
By Eve
Finnish charging firm Kempower has secured a framework agreement with DP World to deploy EV infrastructure across the operator's five Canadian port terminals in Vancouver, Fraser Surrey, Nanaimo, Prince Rupert and Saint John. The first phase installs 4.4 MW of capacity via 46 Kempower satellites at three sites, with Vancouver already live, to charge service vehicles and container handling equipment. The deal includes service level commitments on availability and reliability for round the clock cargo operations and provides a common platform for expansion as more equipment electrifies.
Why it matters: The framework establishes Kempower as the charging supplier for a multi site port network with a sixth terminal under construction at Contrecoeur, signalling a long term procurement pipeline for heavy duty depot charging. Service level guarantees on uptime reflect the operational criticality of charging in 24/7 logistics environments, a key differentiator for CPOs targeting industrial fleets.