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Sail,
the alternative for the future.

Maritime freight is entering a new era. In the face of climate and energy challenges, the resurgence of sail-powered cargo ships stands out as the most low-carbon and reliable solution.

Bewind Shipping combines the heritage of sail with cutting-edge technology to deliver ocean-friendly, competitive, and profitable transport.

The first wind-powered shipping company on the Celtic Corridor.
Reliable and competitive transit times, stable freight rates, Scope 3 compliance through 2050.

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For the same voyage,
BEWIND targets a reduction
in CO2 emissions of 90%.

A carbon saving directly usable in your own clients' Scope 3 reporting, across the entire Celtic Corridor.

Conventional~ 15 g CO₂ / t.km
Bewind~ 2 g CO₂ / t.km
~ 435 Kg
CO2 savINGS / container
vs. equivalent conventional shipping
3,909 t
CO2 avoided / year
per year of Celtic Corridor operation
Porte-conteneurs à propulsion vélique BEWIND
The VESSEL

A new-generation
container ship.

114.60 m, 204 TEU: a container ship designed for wind to provide the majority of its propulsion.

3 masts
SELF-SUPPORTING ROTATING
3,500 m²
of SAIL SURFACE
100 m²
of kite
7.5 knots
of Average speed
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Our APPROACH

Four pillars, a different model.

Energy sovereignty

Wind as a sovereign energy source. No BAF, No LSS: stable, transparent rates, decoupled from oil prices.

Regulatory immunity

Because we don't burn fossil fuel for main propulsion, EU-ETS surcharges become marginal, and we're targeting a CII-A rating — without relying on future offsetting.

Certified CSR evidence

This approach is built on standardized methodologies and measurable tracking. A dedicated voyage carbon report is designed to accompany each BL, aligned with ISO 14083 and GLEC Framework standards — in line with our Green Marine Europe certification pathway.

Operational excellence

That same rigor shows up on the ground: Just-in-Time delivery, Track & Trace, dynamic ETA, across 8 industry verticals.

Carte du Corridor Celtique : Saint-Nazaire, Cork, Bristol Cork Bristol Saint-Nazaire
The Liner Service

The Celtic Corridor.

Saint-Nazaire ⇄ Cork ⇄ Bristol · an 8-day loop, 

Frequency: a departure every 8 days from Saint-Nazaire
Leg 1

Saint-Nazaire Cork

3Dtransit + port call
Leg 2

Cork Bristol

2Dtransit + port call
Leg 3

Bristol Saint-Nazaire

3Dtransit + reloading
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Expertise verticals

Decarbonised transport,
for every sector.

Pharma & Healthcare

GDP-compliant transport, active monitoring, and full cold chain integrity.

Wine, Spirits & Beverage

Thermal stability, Scope 3 decarbonization, and premium brand value.

Luxury, Fashion & Cosmetics

High-security transit, verified sealing, and low-carbon shipping aligned with CSRD.

Automotive & Aerospace

Just-in-Time supply, scheduled reliability, and critical industrial parts.

Chemicals & DGR

ISO Tank solutions, strict IMDG Code compliance, and total safety.

Renewable Energy

Heavy-lift, Out-of-Gauge (OOG) cargo, and wind energy components.

High-Tech & Electronics

Enhanced cargo security, live tracking, and high-value protection.

Events & Arts

Strict delivery time-windows, stage structures, and fine arts.

The Bewind ecosystem

An alliance of pioneers
and experts.

Dykstra Naval Architects Naval Architecture & Engineering
Southern Spars Rigging & Carbon Masts
Beyond-the-Sea Kite Traction System
Alwena Shipping Technical Consultancy & AMO
“Seafarers have always turned the sea’s constraints into new routes. Today, our mission is low-carbon shipping: harnessing technology and engineering rigor to harness the wind and reinvent container transport across European ports.”
Laurent Cazalis de Fondouce, Chairman
Latest news

The project moves forward.

News · June 2026

Lorient Océans: Bewind Shipping highlights wind-powered freight alongside Petra Maritima
Project · August 2025

Interview with Eric Pelaprat, project manager for combined "kite plus conventional rig" applications on sailing vessels.
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