Eco-friendly French cargo ship revives sail power

NEW YORK – A French ship navigating past New York City to harbour laden with Champagne, Cognac and jam under sail might recall a long-forgotten age of wind navigation.But with the Anemos, the world’s largest cargo sail ship, a French company is seeking to revive the eco-friendly and cost-effective technology to become a regular fixture on the high seas once again.There has been increased interest in recent years in the use of sail technology to move cargo as fuel costs and environmental concerns have mounted for both shipping companies and consumers.Anemos completed its inaugural 18-day…