DHL taps Vela for wind-powered transatlantic cargo service

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DHL Global Forwarding has partnered with French startup Vela to launch wind-powered cargo vessels for transatlantic shipping. The service is set to begin next year, with the first commercial sailings expected in 2027 using innovative aluminium trimarans.

DHL Global Forwarding has signed up to use wind-powered cargo vessels being developed by French startup Vela. The service is scheduled to start next year, with Vela’s first commercial transatlantic sailings expected in 2027. The French company is developing aluminium trimarans measuring around 67 m in length. Each vessel will be able to carry up …