"MARITIME TRANSPORT UNDER SAIL : THE CHALLENGE OF LARGE-SCALE DEPLOYMENT"

Velic propulsion has passed the symbolic milestone of 100 ships equipped, in service or on order, with one of the many velic propulsion systems on the market. Initial feedback on the effectiveness of these systems is available and positive. The confidence is there. The outlook is brightening.

Faced with the challenges of decarbonisation, fleets need to evolve. The shipping industry is testing different solutions. What role does the velicle play in these tests? Is the sector seen as a solution at the heart of the strategy? Can it count on the support of both shipowners and shippers as it scales up?

Right now, and even more so in the future, the wine industry needs appropriate port infrastructures. Ports, for their part, are thinking about how they will evolve in a post-fossil fuel world, with inevitable rising sea levels and changing fleets. So, the wine industry and the port sector will have to work together to better adapt, so we might as well start now, right?

The future of the industry depends on favourable and supportive regulations, and solid political support, from the local level to Brussels. This is all the more true as the world is shaken by unprecedented geopolitical, commercial and economic tensions. Against this backdrop, what's new for the sector in terms of taxation, investment, industry and regulation?

Scientific exploration, fishing, transporting passengers or goods in short circuits... wind power is everywhere. These initiatives, which are rooted in the local area, favour robustness, proximity and a more sober approach to trade and travel. However, they still have to overcome a number of obstacles, from certification standards to access to suitable infrastructure, and gain political and financial recognition. What levers should we pull?