Fleetzero

Fleetzero is a marine technology company founded in 2021, focused on developing battery-electric cargo ships and hybrid/electric propulsion systems.

The company aims to decarbonize ocean freight by providing zero-emission alternatives that are more affordable than traditional fossil-fuel vessels. Its mission is to make shipping cleaner, safer, and more economical. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, with a manufacturing and research facility in Houston, Texas, Fleetzero has raised approximately $43 million in Series A financing. The company employs around 17 people and is led by co-founders Steven Henderson and Mike Carter. Fleetzero's product offerings include the Leviathan Propulsion Platform, marine battery systems, a battery-swapping system, and services for converting diesel ships to battery-electric configurations. The company primarily serves commercial shipping companies and ocean freight operators, focusing on long-range trans-pacific cargo delivery routes.