At FICCA 2025 in Neiva, Colombia, KaapKargo, partner of Fair Winds Collective, showcased zero-emission, wind-powered maritime logistics. Sailing aboard Ide Min, the crew supports organic coffee and cacao producers, ensuring ethical, traceable, and sustainable trade from farm to Europe, inspiring cleaner, fairer, and climate-conscious global commerce.
Deep in Colombia, the KaapKargo crew explored organic coffee and cacao farms, connecting with farmers and learning about sustainable, fair trade practices. Sailing aboard Ide Min under the Mission Zero initiative, in partnership with Fair Winds Collective, they combine wind-powered transport with ethical sourcing, creating direct, transparent, and meaningful trade experiences.
The sailing vessel Avontuur returned safely from voyage #13, carrying fair-trade coffee and cocoa across the Atlantic. Welcomed by the Fair Winds Collective, the crew celebrated sustainable trade and emission-free transport, proving that eco-friendly shipping and global cooperation can unite continents through respect for people, planet, and tradition.
The Ide Min arrived in Amsterdam carrying cacao, rum, and coffee under Kaap Kargo’s banner. Welcomed by the Fair Winds Collective, the voyage celebrated sustainable and ethical trade. More than commerce, it symbolized respect for nature, fair treatment of producers, and the shared pursuit of an equitable, environmentally responsible future.
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