Container shipping takes to the air

With a projected running speed of 80 knots, Viking Shiptech hopes its new concept vessel will be able to take on air freight delivery times

An innovative hull form as well as air lift and air lubrication technologies are being combined in a high-speed container ship project that stakeholders hope will allow them to compete with air transport on delivery times. By Dag Pike.

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