VELA: The power of wind,

tailored to your needs.

Discover how we address your sector’s priorities. A solution for every requirement.

OUR EXPERTISE

We know every sector has its own logistics imperatives: reliability, critical deadlines, sensitive goods, specific requirements… At VELA, we’ve developed an offer tailored to the unique needs of six major industries. See how we meet your expectations with precision and passion.

Wines & Spirits

Preserving the authenticity of your vintages and creations is our top priority. With strict temperature control and respectful handling, your craftsmanship arrives intact and with added character – just as it should.

Fragrance & Beauty

Your excellence deserves transport as meticulous as your products. Fast, secure logistics tailored to the most demanding conditions, ensuring your cosmetics are protected from departure to delivery.

Fashion

Let your creativity cross the Atlantic. Whether for capsule collections or signature pieces, VELA guarantees on-time delivery with minimal environmental and social impact.

Pharma & Medical

Critical transport for essential products. Temperature-controlled holds and exemplary traceability deliver the reliability your industry demands – fully GDP Pharma certified.

Lifestyle

Cargo as unique as your passions: designer furniture, high-end equipment or exceptional sporting goods – VELA combines speed, care and sustainability.

Industry

Optimize your flow with a robust, efficient solution. Spare parts, technical products – your priorities are our priorities.

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a sustainable future with us.

Pharma & Medical

“Echosens is a medical technology company that designs and manufactures diagnostic devices for liver disease screening. Our devices are shipped all over the world. The opportunity to transport them by sea — and especially by sailboat — immediately struck me as both compelling and perfectly aligned with our ambitious CSR goals.

Today, we rely on air freight. By working with VELA, we’ll be able to significantly reduce our carbon footprint while supporting the growth of a company with a truly promising future. Today, it’s the U.S. — tomorrow, I hope, the entire world”

Dominique Legros, Group CEO Echosens

Fashion

“SMCP is proud to support the launch of VELA’s wind-powered shipping line. This initiative, driven by our teams on both sides of the Atlantic, will help us meet our carbon footprint reduction targets. Our climate strategy focuses primarily on lowering greenhouse gas emissions from product manufacturing and reducing our reliance on air transport.”

Damien Pellé, Group Sustainability Director, SMCP (Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, Fursac)

Wines & spirits

“At Champagne Thiénot, we are deeply rooted in tradition — but just as committed to innovation. That’s why our House is proud to support VELA – Sail For Goods. Starting in 2026, our cuvées will cross the Atlantic aboard a trimaran. This partnership reflects the bold spirit of our House: embracing the unexpected, stepping off the beaten path, and celebrating what makes us unique. We are proud to revive the adventure of wind-powered shipping while making a positive impact on the environment.”

Stanislas Thiénot, CEO, ARVITIS

Wines & spirits

“Planet Aura, as an international freight forwarder, is fully committed to an eco-responsible approach. The innovative solutions developed by VELA allow us to offer winemakers environmentally friendly shipping options.
Temperature-controlled and humidity-regulated conditions ensure optimal transport for wines and champagnes. This partnership marks an important step forward in our journey — combining excellence with responsibility.
We’re excited to entrust VELA with our first shipments, ushering in a new era of elegant, respectful transport.”

Floriane Février, CEO of Planet Aura

Fashion

Excellence and responsibility are at the heart of everything we do. VELA’s exceptional sail-powered shipping service is a natural fit with our vision for a sustainable future — all while preserving the uncompromising quality we demand. This solution has become a strategic priority for us, fully aligned with our values. With VELA, we are embarking on a human and entrepreneurial journey that, true to our discreet nature, aims to help shape a more responsible future.”

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