Right now, the shipping logistics are pretty old-fashioned. Each sailboat, which can be hundreds of years old, has its own crew and shipping routes.But after seeing the demand for carbon-free maritime shipping, TOWT made plans for a modern"cargo sailboat," pictured below. The first model is scheduled for a June 2023 launch.TOWT's current sailboats can only carry 35 tons, while the new cargo sailboat will hold 1,100 tonnes.
Companies choose to ship via sailboats because they want to decrease their carbon footprint. However, it's also a marketing strategy geared toward environmentally-minded customers, TOWT told Insider.Sail transport adds value to a product, which is one reason brands are willing to pay extra for the service, the TOWT spokesperson added.