You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence EMEA News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features EMEA Hagland Shipping Adds Wind-Assisted Combi Freighter on Time Charter Hagland Shipping Adds Wind-Assisted Combi Freighter on Time Charter by Ship & Bunker News Team Friday August 7, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The vessel will be deployed in the European short-sea dry bulk market. Image Credit: Hagland Norway -based Hagland Shipping has added a wind-assisted combi freighter to its fleet under a time charter agreement. The vessel is being chartered from Germany -based Reederei Gerdes and its commercial arm over-C , Hagland said in its latest press release. The 3,850 DWT vessel is equipped with Econowind 's   VentoFoils for wind-assisted propulsion, as well as a battery-hybrid propulsion system capable of periods of fully electric sailing. It is fitted with shore power connectivity and an optimised hull design to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The vessel will be deployed in the European short-sea dry bulk market. “The deployment of this vessel is another step forward in building a more competitive and environmentally friendly fleet,” the company said. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Lerwick Harbour to Expand Shore Power for NorthLink Ferries Shore power allows ships to draw electricity from the local grid while alongside for auxiliary power. Read in Full US Hits Tanker Bound for Iran as Naval Blockade Resumes The tanker was struck just a day after US reimposed a naval blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports. Read in Full INSIGHT: When Bunkering Puts You on the Sanctions List The EU's 21st sanctions pack