Néoline

Project

Launch of a low-carbon transport offer through the construction of the NEOLINER, a 136-metre vessel powered mainly by wind enabling savings of more than 80% in terms of greenhouse gas emissions compared with a conventional ro-ro vessel. The project will be developed by a new shipping company, NEOLINE Armateur, in which ADEME Investissement is a shareholder.

Location

The ship will operate on a transatlantic route between Saint-Nazaire (France), Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon (France), Baltimore (USA) and Halifax (Canada).

Sector

Maritime transport

Partners

Néoline Développement, CMA-CGM, Corsisa Ferry, Robert Hardy SAS

Calendar

Construction to start in December 2023, with commissioning in June 2025.

Expected impact

The NEOLINER cargo ship project aims to massively reduce the carbon footprint of the maritime sector, with greenhouse gas savings of more than 80% when compared with a conventional ship.