HD Hyundai and Maersk collaborate on vessel decarbonisation and logistics services
Both programmes will undergo initial phases.
HD Hyundai and A.P. Moller - Maersk have partnered up, with a focus on cutting fleet emissions and expanding Maersk's end-to-end logistics offerings.
In a statement, HD Hyundai said a six-month trial will initiallt be conducted for vessel decarbonisation. This will involve the application of Avikus’ HiNAS, an advanced navigation solution for energy-efficient vessel operations, and HD Hyundai Marine Solution's OCEANWISE route optimisation on a Maersk container vessel built and delivered by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.
This step will help validate the fuel-saving and greenhouse gas emission-reduction impacts of optimised navigation systems.
The parties will also explore cooperation in the field of ship retrofitting for decarbonisation, including optimising engine efficiency, increasing container ship cargo capacity, and retrofitting dual-fuel propulsion systems and will also collaborate on joint research to examine the feasibility of the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) system.
On logistics, HD Hyundai will leverage Maersk’s integrated logistics services to boost its supply chain. This includes expanding ocean freight volumes supported by the shipping company’s East-West network and utilising its capabilities across airfreight services and land transportation, as well as warehousing infrastructure.
There will also be an initial phase for this, which will focus on providing tailored logistics solutions for HD Hyundai’s affiliates including HD Hyundai XiteSolution, and HD Hyundai Marine Solution .
