A workplace visit highlighting innovation, cooperation, and progress in green shipping
On 25 August, our Wind4Shipping project partners
visited the Econowind Production Site in Zeewolde. This visit was part
of our ongoing collaboration to advance green shipping and upscale the
production of wingsails.
From research to production: partners join forces to accelerate sustainable shipping technologies.
Representatives from Bijlsma, NHL Stenden, our lead partner Province of Fryslân and Hochschule Emden/Leer joined the visit. Together, we explored the production backbone of our partner Econowind and discussed how logistics and work instructions can support scaling up wingsail production in the coming years.
A workplace visit highlighting innovation, cooperation, and progress in green shipping.
Based on observations and input from our partners, new possibilities were evaluated, and further commitments were made to develop improved methods and enhance efficiency in production.
Exploring wingsail innovation and production efficiency through Wind4Shipping cooperation.
During the visit, Willem Koerts (Production Manager at Econowind) explained the ongoing work at the site, shared insights into current developments, and highlighted future opportunities made possible through the Wind4Shipping cooperation.
This workplace visit strengthened our shared commitment to innovation and sustainability in the maritime sector, as we continue progressing toward our project goals.
