China proposes nuclear-powered floating island to reshape global shipping
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- China is proposing a nuclear-powered floating island to transform global shipping.
- The facility will be powered by advanced molten salt reactors, using liquefied salt for fuel and cooling.
- It will function as a container terminal and a zero-carbon platform for green marine transport.
- The concept integrates shipping, port operations, energy production, and transshipment.
- Announced at the Posidonia International Shipping Exhibition in Greece.
- The floating island will include solar panels, wind turbines, hydrogen production, and green-fuel synthesis.