Saint-Nazaire company to equip world's first sailing container ship

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A French company will equip the world's first sailing container ship with rigid sails. This order marks a significant step for the startup to industrialize its technology. CWS, based near Saint-Nazaire, was selected by Windcoop to install its automated Airfin 350 wing sails. These sails are designed to reduce fuel consumption by 20% to 60%. The company recently secured 12 million euros in funding to increase production capacity. The container ship is expected to begin service between France and Madagascar in May 2027.


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