Finnish EVSE maker Kempower has signed a framework agreement with global logistics operator DP World to provide charging infrastructure and services at all DP World terminals in Canada. The first phase covers 46 Kempower satellites delivering 4.4 megawatts across the Vancouver, Fraser Surrey and Prince Rupert sites, supporting electrification of service vehicles and container handling equipment. DP World operates five Canadian terminals today, with a sixth under construction at Montreal's Contrecoeur site due for commissioning by 2030.
Why it matters: The multi site framework standardises charging hardware for one of the world's largest port operators in Canada, signalling fleet electrification at scale in heavy duty logistics. Kempower's existing 2024 deployment at DP World's London Gateway hub likely informed the Canadian rollout, offering a repeatable template for port electrification procurement.
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.
