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Why Sails are Back in Vogue
As the world looks for sustainable methods of transportation, sails are an obvious choice to reduce emissions in the industry.
Part two: Indigenous sailing and freight transport in the Pacific and Aotearoa New Zealand
Aotearoa New Zealand became an exporting nation, transporting (semi-processed) goods such as wool, whales and seals, timber and flax across the ocean mainly to England. Since 1882 there were also refrigerated cargo ships, like the Dunedin, which managed to transport frozen meat across the globe.
Part one: Indigenous sailing and freight transport in the Pacific and Aotearoa New Zealand
Thousands of Pacific islands have been populated by Pacific peoples using boats and canoes to connect with other islands for centuries. Especially outrigger canoes
North Sea Trade: Albatros
Read about the story of sail cargo vessel Albatros! The ship operated on the North Sea in the late 20th century.
North Sea Ports
The North Sea offers many suitable ports for sail cargo vessels and connect inland communities with the water, both in the UK and Europe.
North Sea Trade History
The North Sea has an interesting history of trade. Read more about it’s development over time and the potential of sail cargo on this route.
What is the EcoClipper Coöperatie U.A?
EcoClipper announced the launch of the EcoClipper Cooperative. Read more to find out about the signing and what this means for the company.
EcoClipper attends the ZESTA Conference at COP26
The whole world is watching the COP26 event this year – including the shipping industry, sail cargo industry and EcoClipper.
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Press Release: Wind transport ready for the next step!
Today the sailing freighter “De Tukker” returned from her maiden voyage.This journey started a few weeks ago in Amsterdam and took her through various European ports to Portugal and back to the Netherlands. Along the way, a mixed load was transported in a sustainable manner. The ship is propelled by sails and can therefore sail emission-free, even over long distances.
Radio silence, monster waves and cold coffee. .
So much has happened with our vessel De Tukker, that it feels like you’ve been kept totally in the dark about her adventures. This email breaks the radio silence.
Sailing Cargo Adventure: From Noirmoutier to Torquay with De Tukker
Sail aboard De Tukker from Noirmoutier to Torquay. Immerse in maritime history, transport goods sustainably. Unforgettable voyage on the high seas.