Eco-Friendly Giant: World's Largest Cargo Sailboat Docks in NYC with Sustainable Goods
April 13, 2024
Grain de Sail ll, a cargo sailboat, docks at Pier 17, South Street Seaport in New York with 350 tons of goods like chocolate and wine.
The vessel is part of an eco-friendly fleet aimed at reducing maritime transportation's carbon emissions by harnessing wind energy.
Goods from Grain de Sail ll are unloaded approximately five days faster than traditional shipping methods, focusing on efficiency.
New York retailers stock products from Grain de Sail, promoting local business and sustainable shipping practices.
Post-New York, Grain de Sail ll will head back to France, with plans for five annual voyages, combining trade with humanitarian missions in the Caribbean.
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Untapped New York • Apr 12, 2024
Tons of Chocolate and Wine Arrive on World's Largest Cargo Sailboat - Untapped New York