# Electric Shipping Vessel Partnerships Cargill and Kotug Have Partnered for Sustainable Shipping By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-06-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargill-and-kotug References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/cargill-to-deploy-worlds-first-fully-electric-pusher-boat-and-barges/) & [kotug](https://www.kotug.com)  [Cargill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trans-fatty-acids) and Kotug have announced a new partnership that will help to reduce the emissions related to shipping as part of a wider shift towards more sustainable industry practices. The partnership will see Cargill utilizing Kotug International's E-Pusher and E-Barges to transport cocoa beans from the Port of Amsterdam to the brand's cocoa factory located in Zaandam, The Netherlands. The emissions-free vessels are equipped with cutting-edge propulsion systems to avoid the need for diesel and are expected to reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 190,000kg per year. Cargill MD of [Cocoa and Chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-cooperatives), Europe and West Africa Emiel van Dijk commented on the Cargill and Kotug partnership saying, "This ground-breaking achievement aligns with our mission to provide sustainable solutions to the [maritime industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maritime-transportation-system). By introducing the world’s first zero emission vessel of this set-up we aim to inspire other shipping companies, governments, and stakeholders to embrace clean energy solutions and make significant strides towards achieving the global climate goals for the next generation.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Shipping:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new technologies and partnerships to reduce emissions and promote sustainable practices in the shipping industry. - **Emissions-free Vessels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture vessels equipped with cutting-edge propulsion systems, avoiding the need for diesel and reducing CO2 emissions. - **Clean Energy Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative solutions using clean energy sources to power shipping vessels, inspiring others to embrace sustainable practices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Shipping:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with partners to develop and implement sustainable solutions, such as emissions-free vessels and clean energy technologies. - **Maritime:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement and adopt sustainable practices across the maritime industry by investing in clean energy solutions and reducing emissions. - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate clean and sustainable transportation methods, such as emissions-free vessels, into supply chains, reducing carbon footprints. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emissions-Free Cargo Barges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h2-barge-2-project.md) - [Zero-Emission Sailboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-emission-sailboat.md) - [Wind-Powered Cargo Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windpowered-cargo-ship.md) - [Ammonia-Powered Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-ship.md) - [Inaugural Coffee Bean Voyages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sailing-cargo-ship.md) - [Battery-Packed Wind Farm Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerx.md) - [Cost-Effective Carbon Calculators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ship-green.md) - [Revolutionary Electric Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-catamaran.md) - [Solar-Powered Refrigerated Shipping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birds-eye-shipping-trucks.md)