CargoKite

Munich, DEImpact-drivenStartupClimate & Environmental ProtectionRenewable Energies & Environmental Technology

Impact3Sustainability Goals

Employees11 - 50

Founded2022

LocationMunich

About CargoKite

CargoKite is a maritime hard tech startup founded in Munich, Germany, in 2022, dedicated to sustainable and economically viable commercial shipping. The organization is developing a novel class of small, autonomous, wind-powered cargo ships that can derive up to 100% of their propulsion from clean wind energy and achieve up to 70% fuel savings. With patented technology, CargoKite aims to make ocean freight transport more flexible, lower in emissions, and more cost-effective, thereby driving the decarbonization of the $400 billion ocean shipping industry.

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Sustainability Goals

Climate Action

Advance Emission-Free Maritime Shipping
CargoKite develops wind-powered cargo ships that reduce CO2 emissions from ocean transport by up to 100% of propulsion power, contributing to the decarbonization of the shipping industry.

Affordable & Clean Energy

Harness Clean Wind Energy for Ocean Transport
The organization utilizes wind as the primary propulsion source for its autonomous cargo ships, ensuring up to 100% clean energy for maritime transport and achieving up to 70% fuel savings.

Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

Innovate Maritime Transport Solutions
CargoKite drives innovation in shipping by developing autonomous, wind-powered cargo ships that enable decentralized trade and flexible point-to-point transport without requiring special infrastructure.

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What is CargoKite's mission?

CargoKite's mission is to achieve sustainable and economically viable commercial shipping. The organization is developing a novel ship class to make ocean freight transport more flexible, lower in emissions, and more cost-effective, thereby contributing to the decarbonization of the industry.

What core technology is CargoKite developing?

CargoKite is developing an entirely new class of small, autonomous, wind-powered cargo ships. These vessels harness wind energy as their primary source of propulsion, enabling up to 100% propulsion power from clean wind energy and up to 70% fuel savings.

Where is CargoKite headquartered?

CargoKite was founded in Munich, Germany, in 2022 and maintains its headquarters there.

How large is CargoKite?

CargoKite is a startup with an organization size of 11 to 50 employees. According to LinkedIn data, the organization currently employs 16 staff members.