Wind-powered maritime freight:

when onboard connectivity drives the sustainable future of shipping

Faced with environmental challenges and the urgent need to decarbonize the shipping industry, an age-old solution is re-emerging with newfound relevance: wind propulsion.

Sailing with the wind is becoming a reality again in maritime freight, led by visionary players and a shared ambition to build more responsible logistics.

Wind propulsion significantly reduces CO₂ emissions, limits dependency on fossil fuels, lowers noise at sea, and minimizes the overall ecological footprint of shipping.

It’s more than a return to our roots — it’s a quiet yet powerful transformation.

At THALOS, we proudly support the pioneers of this revival: Grain de Sail, TOWT, Alizés (Canopée), and NEOLINE. These companies are pushing the boundaries of innovation to bring forth a new generation of cleaner, smarter, and more connected vessels.

🔗 This is where our expertise comes into play.
We provide reliable, high-speed, and optimized maritime connectivity, specifically designed to meet the needs of modern navigation. Thanks to our onboard communication solutions, these new-generation sail cargo vessels can fully operate their navigation, logistics, and supervision applications — at sea and on land.

Without connectivity, there is no smart shipping. Without smart shipping, there is no sustainable performance.

📌 The latest updates from our partners illustrate this shift:

• Canopée made a symbolic stopover in Port-La Nouvelle, 20 years after Jifmar began its operations there — a strong signal of the ongoing energy transition.

• NEOLINE launched sea trials for its vessel Neoliner Origin off the coast of Turkey, near the RMK Marine shipyard.

• TOWT is preparing to launch six new vessels, scaling up its low-emission transport model.

• Grain de Sail has initiated a new shipbuilding project, reinforcing its commitment to decarbonized transatlantic freight.

🌊 The wind is rising on a new maritime era.
At THALOS, we are proud to help power this transformation with connectivity solutions that allow this innovative fleet to sail toward a sustainable future.

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📸 Photo credit: RMK Marine