

LONGCHAMP JOINS FORCES WITH NEOLINE TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE MARITIME TRANSPORT
In line with its commitment to environmental responsibility, Longchamp has announced its partnership with Neoline, a pioneer in wind-powered maritime transport solutions. By becoming one of its first shipping customers, Longchamp is taking another step towards cleaner logistics in line with its sustainable development strategy.

A new era of transatlantic shipments
From September 2025, Longchamp will consign a significant portion of its transatlantic shipments to the Neoliner Origin, the first wind-powered, roll-on roll-off cargo ship developed by Neoline. Measuring 136 metres in length, this innovative vessel, launched last January in Turkey, is equipped with nearly 3,000 m² of SolidSails sails and foldable carbon masts. Thanks to this cutting-edge technology, the Neoliner Origin will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80% compared to conventional shipping solutions, while ensuring transport capacity in line with international standards. Adrien Cassegrain, Head of Transformation and CSR at Longchamp, points out:
“This partnership with Neoline constitutes a major milestone for Longchamp. It will enable us to adopt a more environmentally-friendly mode of transport in line with our sustainability commitments."
Charting a course toward decarbonised maritime transport
Since 2021, Longchamp has been working with Neoline to develop its maritime logistics. Once the Neoliner is in service, 25% of container traffic between France and the United States will be handled by this wind-powered sailing ship, gradually increasing to 50% when a second cargo ship joins the fleet. Cargo will be shipped from the port of Saint-Nazaire thus contributing to a greater regionalisation of our logistics flows, which will also reduce land transport requirements.
Powered mainly by wind and backed up by an auxiliary diesel-electric engine, the Neoliner Origin uses up to five times less energy than a conventional cargo ship. It is able to transport a wide variety of goods (containers, roll-on/roll-off freight, oversized and refrigerated cargo) thanks to its secure horizontal loading system. Its maiden voyage will connect Saint-Nazaire in France to Baltimore in the United States — a strategic area with high commercial demand — with scheduled ports of call in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon and Halifax in Canada. Jean Zanuttini, CEO of Neoline, explains: “The wind is an infinitely renewable source of energy. Thanks to energy efficiency and clean propulsion, we can offer a reliable and high-performance alternative to traditional transport models.

Through this partnership, Longchamp is taking part in a maritime revolution, as well as aligning its actions with a philosophy of sustainability, performance and innovation. By partnering with Neoline, Longchamp has opted for a wind-powered maritime transport solution, which is more sustainable than traditional logistics channels. A conscious decision that challenges industry standards and strengthens our CSR trajectory. Jérémie Nountchongoue, Head of Transport and Import-Export, sums up:
"This initiative is a real opportunity to reduce our carbon footprint and support regionalisation. It is a logistical choice, but above all it is a firm commitment to sustainable innovation.”
REDUCING PHYSICAL FOOTPRINT
Longchamp is committed to optimizing its energy use, transportation, and logistics to reduce its environmental impact. To limit its carbon footprint, the Maison is localizing production, reducing air freight, and prioritizing sea transport.