“embark on a unique, sustainable adventure”
Since 2022, Grain de Sail launched its maritime freight services for companies willing to ship their goods sustainably. The loading capacity of our cargo sailboat is optimized on transatalantic and european commercial routes, allowing for the shipping of goods thanks to the power of the wind only.
The solution to decarbonized ocean freight
| SUSTAINABILITY | SECURITY | TRACEABILITY |
|---|---|---|
| RENEWABLE ENERGIES FOR MARITIME TRANSPORTATION | A RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION THAT FOLLOWS MERCHANT MARINE REGULATIONS | A TRANSPARENT TRANSPORT SOLUTION |
| – Sea freight with the 1st modern cargo sailboat in the world – Reduction in Carbon Emissions by 90 to 97%, reduction/removal of NOx, VOx, SOx during the transportation* – Major reduction of noise pollution and collision with sea life | – Respect of international norms: (SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, ISPS, RIF … – A secured hull: cameras, temperature & hygrometry controlled, suitable for the transport of sensitive goods – Reliable transportation time, (speed of 7 to 8 knots) & routing by Circum Ocean | – Trip number and “shipped by cargo sailboat” label – Fixed hold plan – GPS tracking of the cargo sailboat along the commercial routes |
Our maritime fleet
| OUR CARGO SAILBOAT: GDS 1 | GDS II CARGO SAILBOAT |
| An innovative vessel, designed around a hull dedicated to freight transport – 26 pallets capacity (NIMP15*** norm 1200x1000mm) / 50 tons – French conception (professional norm D222) – Cruising speed : 8 knots – Temperature controlled hull and daily hygrometric reading – Sustainable transportation: 90-97% less carbon emissions in comparison with conventional freight* – Hull length (aluminum structure): 24 m / Width: 6 m  | A change of scale for an optimized offer – Quicker: : 12-13 knots – More frequent: 4 transatlantic loops/year – Bigger: 240 pallets Even more ecological: wind-powered propulsion  |
A sustainable service adapted to your supply chain
Our Offer
- Loading from departure harbor
- Maritime transport
- Unloading at arrival harbor
Options
- Pick-up and transport to warehouse or loading area
- Export and customs documentation support
- Ad-valorem freight insurance
- Extra harbor security (security guard, additional cameras, seals…)
Commercial routes opened
Fall 2022
- Dunkirk (France) – New York City (USA)
- New York City – Boca Chica (Dominican Republic)
- Boca Chica – St. Malo (France)
Winter 2023
- St. Malo – Sines (Portugal)
- Sines – St. Malo
Spring 2023
- St. Malo – New York City (USA)
- New York City – Boca Chica
- Boca Chica – St. Malo
Summer 2023
- St. Malo – Bremerhaven (Germany)
- Bremerhaven – St. Malo