Sustainable transport. What does it look like? Well, we know that electric cars are getting a lot of attention. We know about bicycles, buses and trains. But what about shipping? There was a time when all goods were moved across the ocean using nothing but the wind and the hardwork of a able crew.This episode I was joined by Jorne Langelaan, the founder and captain of EcoClipper.EcoClipper are a professional shipping company which will offer emission free transport and travel, by making use of engine-less sailing ships. Their state of the art sailing vessel will be an example of ultimate sustainability and seaworthiness.Our conversation takes us on a whistle stop tour of the history of shipping, the current state of play and on to Jorne’s vision for a sustainable future for shipping.Let’s go. Links mentioned:https://ecoclipper.orgJorne spoke at TEDx Amsterdam in 2010 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyJ_a3fx6IYExample of the more hi-tech wind power solutions for shipping https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/12/swedish-firm-wind-powered-cargo-ships/History of the Port of Liverpool https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_LiverpoolA fascinating webinar Jorne presented at which gives lots more detail on their mission https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oOYfrj-_owFollow Rethink Now online:Website https://rethinknow.ukTwitter https://twitter.com/rethinknowcicFacebook https://www.facebook.com/rethinknowcicInstagram http://instagram.com/rethinknowcic/You'll find our podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts and Spotify.