Photo Credit: Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] DHL's Vela cargo ship at sea.
A Giant Shipping Firm Dips A Tiny Toe Into Wind Power
24 Jun 2026 | Abstracted from Cleantechnica
DHL Global Forwarding France has partnered with French startup VELA Transportation to reserve space on a forthcoming fleet of wind-powered cargo trimarans. Launching early next year, the sailing ships will carry 600 EU pallets per transatlantic trip directly between secondary ports to bypass hub congestion. The 15-day route offers a lower-emission option for high-value goods like pharmaceuticals.
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