On February 10th, Mercedes-Benz and Wallenius Wilhelmsen signed a letter of intent (LOI) initiating the “” project. “To succeed in zero emissions, we need partnerships. I am glad that Mercedes-Benz will join us on this journey,” says CCO Pia Synnerman. Synnerman is clear that there is one thing Mercedes-Benz and Wallenius Wilhelmsen have in common. “We know there are challenges ahead and we know we have to take risky decisions to succeed. That is why we need partners whom we can trust, want to give and take, [MF(1] so that we are able to learn,”says Synnerman.The “Orcelle Wind” is a concept vessel, and dedicated car-carrier, that uses wind as its main propulsion form, thereby significantly reducing emissions. The plan is to set sail within 2027. (....)