Sailing the high seas with cargo is becoming an attractive alternative to traditional container ships nowadays, given the high cost of fuel.It's estimated that the carbon emissions are just one-seventh when compared to a typical container ship. Diesel fuel is still required for the tricky maneuvering in ports and generators are used for the navigational equipment on board.
The Kathleen and May (pictured above) is just one really cool example of this new trend...'the slow movement.' She recently transported her precious cargo of 21,000 bottles of wine from Languedoc to Dublin.
Whether it be in response to fuel prices or the real desire to cut back on carbon emissions, this slow movement is sure to pick up speed (no pun intended!).
Full story: Treehugger
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