Sustainable transport. What does it look like? Well, we know that electric cars are getting a lot of attention. We know about bicycles, buses and trains. But what about shipping? There was a time when all goods were moved across the ocean using nothing but the wind and the hardwork of a able crew.

This episode I was joined by Jorne Langelaan, the founder and captain of EcoClipper.

EcoClipper are a professional shipping company which will offer emission free transport and travel, by making use of engine-less sailing ships. Their state of the art sailing vessel will be an example of ultimate sustainability and seaworthiness.

Our conversation takes us on a whistle stop tour of the history of shipping, the current state of play and on to Jorne’s vision for a sustainable future for shipping.

Let’s go.

Links mentioned

• Visit ecoclipper.org for lots more info about Jorne and his team
• Jorne spoke at TEDx Amsterdam in 2010 www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyJ_a3fx6IY
• Example of the more hi-tech wind power solutions for shipping www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/12/sw…ered-cargo-ships/
• History of the Port of Liverpool en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Liverpool
• A fascinating webinar Jorne presented at which gives lots more detail on their mission www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oOYfrj-_ow

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