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With our large portfolio of ocean freight forwarding and logistics services, and commitment to environmental issues, we note that Anemos, the world’s largest sailing cargo ship, has set sail on its inaugural voyage from Concarneau, South Brittany.

The vessel, created by TransOceanic Wind Transport (TOWT) and constructed by the PIRIOU shipyard, reached Le Havre earlier this week and following loading, is now headed to New York City, with an estimated arrival around August 20, 2024.

The arrival of Anemos marks a significant milestone in the maritime sector. This state-of-the-art vessel, which is 81 m in length, 15 m in width, and 63 m in height, is the first of eight anticipated sailing cargo ships.

Equipped with advanced sail technology derived from ocean racing and automated rigging, Anemos seeks to revolutionise shipping by minimising its environmental footprint.

The vessel’s primary mode of propulsion will be wind power, which is predicted to lower CO2 emissions by up to 100% and drastically reduce other pollutants such as sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides. This shift to sailing promises to have a lower impact on biodiversity and ocean acidification than traditional engine-powered vessels.

For more information about our ocean freight forwarding and logistics services, and our commitment to environmental issues please visit the relevant pages of this website, or contact your local office, which can be seen here: https://www.ufreight.com/en/location