The first of a three-part blog series that defines the Old Economy, gives solutions to transition to the New Economy and how sailing is involved.
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Raybel Charters
Operating as Raybel Charters Community Interest Company, we have three interwoven objectives: to complete the restoration of the Thames Sailing Barge Raybel; to return her to cargo delivery under sail; and to manage this magnificent barge as a newly revitalised...
MVO Nederland
MVO Nederland is the movement for entrepreneurs in the New Economy. They have created a network of partners who innovate and implement with each other in order to attain the New Economy. The New Economy is one that is future-proof, because only in this economy can...
International Windship Association
“The International Windship Association (IWSA) facilitates and promotes wind propulsion for commercial shipping worldwide and brings together all parties in the development of a wind-ship sector to shape industry and government attitudes and policies.” More at:...
Sail Cargo Alliance
“An alliance of organisations who share a passion for sail-shipped cargo, working together with shared ethics to create a healthy transport culture that promotes the preservation of the environment for future generations.” More at: http://sailcargoalliance.org/
Xisto Wines / Port o’ Bristol
Importing artisan wine from Portugal using traditional cargo ships. The voyage by sail leaves minimal impact on our planet, meaning this system of transport makes our wines positively “as good as local“. The wine is made by award-winning small producers, who are...
Hennes Finest
Hennes finest is a German pepper company founded 10 years ago by three friends. They were traveling around Eastern Asia, and saw opportunities in the trade of pepper, grown in Cambodia by small farmers. During their successful rise and existence, they spread the love...
BBZ – Vereniging voor beroepschartervaart
The BBZ is the trade association for Dutch charter vessels. Active for shipowners and crew at various levels. More at: https://www.debbz.nl/
5 things you should know about sail cargo
Can sail power move all our cargo? Here are the five main points important for the sailing cargo industry and EcoClipper.
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Press Release: Dutch start-up in wind-ship logistics raises €200,000
With an offer to investors that allows them to become part owners of a proposed fleet of sail cargo and passenger ships, the start-up sail cargo company EcoClipper has surpassed €200,000 in individual investment. This investment is in both the Ketch De Tukker, which is currently undergoing a refit, and in the further development of EcoClipper’s planned new build Clipper series, the EcoClipper500.
New Dawn Traders: An Introduction
No-compromise Brokering New Dawn Traders, headquartered in Argal Farm, Cornwall (UK) is a “Voyage COOP” broker bringing together a network of farmers and makers, sailors and Port Enterprises to deliver delicious goods to UK shores, as close to emission-free as...
Persbericht: Samenwerking voor zeilende vracht en passagiers lijndienst
De internationale bevrachter New Dawn Traders en rederij EcoClipper gaan een samenwerking aan om passagiers en vracht, op duurzame wijze te vervoeren met zeilend vrachtschip ‘De Tukker’ op de Europese wateren. Om werkelijk emissievrij vracht te varen dient er...