Published
Dec 11, 2023 2:41 PM by
The Maritime Executive
Hapag-Lloyd is working to leverage the experience of a world-class racing yacht team as it works to explore the potential of sails for wind-assisted propulsion on its containerships. The project, which has been underway since the beginning of 2023, is researching the pros and cons of the system in an effort to demystify wind propulsion and determine the financial viability for container shipping.
Some segments of shipping, such as bulkers and tankers, have been at the forefront of wind-assisted...
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