Maritime

HGK Shipping Fits Econowind System on Inland Vessel

HGK Shipping has installed an Econowind wind propulsion system on Amadeus Titanium, operated by Amadeus Schiffahrts- und Speditions GmbH. The VentoFoils installation was completed in the Port of Harlingen and is expected to reduce bunker fuel consumption by around 10% during transport operations for Covestro.

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9, April 2026
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German inland shipping company HGK Shipping has installed a wind propulsion system from Econowind on one of its vessels.

The system was fitted on Amadeus Titanium, which is operated by HGK Shipping subsidiary Amadeus Schiffahrts- und Speditions GmbH. The vessel is now equipped with VentoFoils suction wings.

The installation was completed in the Port of Harlingen within a few days, according to HGK Shipping.

Econowind said the installed wind propulsion system can reduce the vessel’s bunker fuel consumption by around 10%.

The ship is deployed on transport operations for German chemicals producer Covestro, with the upgrade aimed at improving the sustainability of its logistics chain.

The installation reflects growing adoption of wind-assisted propulsion as shipowners seek near-term emissions reductions without major fuel infrastructure changes.

Tags: Covestro, Econowind, HGK Shipping, inland shipping, wind propulsion

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