Louis Dreyfus Armateurs has concluded a partnership with FLYING WHALES to commercialize an air cargo transport solution. It is based on the use of the LCA60T airship – an innovative airship concept lifted by 180 000 m3 of helium with a payload of 60 tons.
The LCA60T is an innovative transport solution that can operate in remote areas where roads are not available, thanks to its hovering capabilities. It is also a very interesting solution for oversized cargoes, that are particularly difficult to transport via common roads or railways. With a length of 200 meters and a diameter of 50 meters, it has a substantial payload capacity thanks to a cargo bay of 96 meters in length, 8 meters in height, and 7 meters in width. If needed, it can even carry larger cargo by using the “under slings” mode.
Crédit photo : © Flying Whales – LCA60T off-loading a vessel
