CargoKite

CargoKite, a Munich-based, venture capital-backed deep-tech startup, is pioneering the future of sustainable maritime transport. At the core of its groundbreaking vessel is an advanced, automated kite system that provides up to 100% of the ship's propulsion by harnessing powerful high-altitude winds, significantly reducing fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. Designed for the shortsea and feeder markets, the 80-meter catamaran can carry 280 TEU, combining stability, efficiency, and a cruising speed of 10-12 knots. Equipped with a diesel-electric propulsion for flexibility, the vessel is future-ready, offering seamless upgrades to fully-electric and autonomous operation. CargoKite's cutting-edge approach merges traditional wind power with modern technology, setting new standards in sustainability, operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility.