Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s plans to build a wind-powered ro-ro car carrier capable of carrying 7,000 vehicles have been boosted by €9m ($9.7m) in research funding from Horizon Europe.
The EU funding will be used in all aspects of planning, building and operating the sail-powered Orcelle Wind car and truck carrier with an aim for it now to commence sailing in late 2026 or early 2027.
