News / DB Schenker to operate zero-emission electric feeder for furniture shipper

DB Schenker has laid out plans to operate a zero-emission autonomous feeder vessel, which will deliver containers of furniture by Norwegian designer Ekornes, from the port of Ikornnes to the port of Ålesund for export.

Built by Naval Dynamics to its AutoBarge 250 Coast Feeder design, the vessel will carry up to 300dwt, some 43km between the ports, sailing at a speed of 7.7 knots. Tech company Kongsberg will produce the automated systems.

As The Loadstar has previously reported, battery-electric operation and ...