Sustainable Transport Services

« 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

SUSTAINABILITYSECURITYTRACEABILITY
RENEWABLE ENERGIES FOR MARITIME TRANSPORTATIONA RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION THAT FOLLOWS MERCHANT MARINE REGULATIONSA 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: (SOLASSTCWMARPOLISPS, 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 1GDS 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 transportation90-97% 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