Candela carrier

Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela is bringing its hydrofoiling P-12 ferry to Asia Pacific.

The firm hopes the pioneering P-12 shuttle will provide a more sustainable alternative to using roads to transport goods and people by road.

Rapid economic growth in the region has seen a tremendous rise in road transport in most of Asia. The downsides are congested roads, pollution, and frustrated commuters in many cities, who are regularly stuck for hours in traffic jams.

The Candela P-12 will be demonstrated for the first time at the Singapore Yachting Festival, which will take place from 25 to 28 April 2024 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove. The festival coincides with the opening of Candela’s new APAC office.

“Across Asia and the Pacific, from archipelagos to cities, we see a huge market and demand for new sustainable transport solutions that can reduce congestion and emissions,” says Björn Antonsson, Candela’s newly appointed regional CEO for Asia-Pacific.