- Hyundai Glovis bets 6.5 billion dollars on autonomous technology for the world’s shipping tracks
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- The autonomy of AI on the outdoor ocean goes beyond research and practical application
Hyundai Glovis in South Korea takes a major step in unexplored waters with the launch of the first autonomous navigation systems based on artificial intelligence in the world for car transport ships.
Working in partnership with Avikus, the technology branch of HD Hyundai autonomous ships, Glovis should modernize seven of its large car carriers of pure cars and trucks (PCTC) with maritime platforms of level 2 autonomous surface surface by level 2 by mid-2026.
In case of success, this could mark a change in maritime logistics, where the entirely integrated navigation of the AI remains largely theoretical.
Technological jump or calculated risk?
The IA -based system in question, developed by Avikus and marked like Hinas, allows a partial remote control and an OPS optimization of AI in real time.
Although this does not yet consist of complete autonomy, supporters think it could lead to fuel savings and better operational efficiency.
“An autonomous ship is particularly effective for PCTCs, which operate on long-haul routes and point-to-point point connecting to Europe or in North America,” noted a Glovis official.
However, the decision to rely on Avikus rather than developing owner technology raises questions about flexibility and long -term control of future software updates.
Glovis plans to install the system on ships, including the 229.9 meters long Sunrisewhich can transport up to 7,000 vehicles.
This alone ship could become the largest ship, never equipped with AI AI.
“Although competitors have added what is equivalent to intelligent navigation, Glovis actually gives ships the possibility of making decisions and optimizing performance by themselves,” said a navigation analyst familiar with the project.
Avikus, who drew attention after finishing the first transatlantic trip to the world with a LNG carrier using its level 2 autonomous system in 2022, is part of this project.
The company has concluded agreements with companies like Sinokor and H-Line, and now targets level 3 and level 4 capacities, which would allow an operation without complete pilot by 2027.
Hyundai Glovis, on the other hand, considers this initiative as the central transformation of a company of intelligent logistics solutions, having committed 9 billions of Won (around 6.5 billion dollars) in investment until 2030.
Although Glovis and Avikus belong to different branches of the Hyundai family – Hyundai Motor Group and HD Hyundai, respectively – the partnership reflects a deeper convergence between industrial giants inherited from South Korea.
Japanese and European competitors have already tested the IA improved routing, but the Glovis approach is the first to involve the large deployment of integrated decision -making systems on several car carriers.
It remains to be seen if this results in a significant disturbance in industry, but for the moment, ships almost 100,000 tonnes of 750 feet long could become symbols of what will happen or an edifying story.
Via the Korean economic daily
