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HD Hyundai Executive Vice Chairman Chung Kisun Discusses 'Multi-Fuel Future' with Global Leaders in Davos By Investing.com
- Attending the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 for the third consecutive year - Participating in the Oil & Gas Governors session and other discussions, focusing on energy transition and transportation cooperation The Davos Forum serves as a global platform where leaders from politics, business, and academia gather to address and find solutions to pressing global challenges. This year's event, themed "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age," takes place from . Chung's participation marks his third consecutive year at the forum, following his first attendance in 2023. During the forum, he took part in the Oil & Gas Governors, and Supply Chain & Transport Governors meetings consecutively, focusing on cooperation plans for realizing a Multi-Fuel Future, which includes energy transition and transportation, as well as optimizing the building and operating of Software-Defined Vessels through digital technology. These two governors' meetings bring together CEOs from leading global companies, including A.P. Moller-Maersk, PSA International, Shell (LON:SHEL), and TotalEnergies (EPA:TTEF). Chung also unveiled the blueprint for the Future of Shipyard (FOS) project through a promotional video by the global big data company, Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) ("Palantir"). The FOS is an advanced future shipyard that implements digital technologies such as data, virtual and augmented reality, robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence. This video, showcased at Palantir's booth on Davos Promenade, featured interviews with Chung and other HD Hyundai executives. It provided a glimpse of how cutting-edge digital technologies"including collaboration with Palantir"could transform the shipyard of the future. "For many decades now, HD Hyundai has been leading the world's shipbuilding industry with the most innovative technologies." said Executive Vice Chairman Chung. "(We are) drawing on the latest innovation in AI, digital twins, and so much more to transform our shipyards, unlocking a whole new level of productivity and safety." Since 2021, HD Hyundai has been driving the digital transformation of its shipbuilding business through the FOS project. This initiative focuses on enhancing on-site productivity using advanced technologies, with the goal of ultimately realizing an Intelligent Autonomous Operating Shipyard with minimal human intervention. HD Hyundai plans to complete the FOS project by 2030, with the goal of achieving a 30% improvement in productivity and a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
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HD Hyundai Executive Vice Chairman Chung Kisun Discusses 'Multi-Fuel Future' with Global Leaders in Davos
- Attending the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 for the third consecutive year - Participating in the Oil & Gas Governors session and other discussions, focusing on energy transition and transportation cooperation - Introducing an Intelligent Future Shipyard with AI integration in collaboration with Palantir SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HD Hyundai Executive Vice Chairman Chung Kisun attended the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 ("Davos Forum") in Davos, Switzerland, where he introduced the future of K-shipbuilding and discussed cooperation in the energy sector. The Davos Forum serves as a global platform where leaders from politics, business, and academia gather to address and find solutions to pressing global challenges. This year's event, themed "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age," takes place from January 20 to 24. Chung's participation marks his third consecutive year at the forum, following his first attendance in 2023. During the forum, he took part in the Oil & Gas Governors, and Supply Chain & Transport Governors meetings consecutively, focusing on cooperation plans for realizing a Multi-Fuel Future, which includes energy transition and transportation, as well as optimizing the building and operating of Software-Defined Vessels through digital technology. These two governors' meetings bring together CEOs from leading global companies, including A.P. Moller-Maersk, PSA International, Shell, and TotalEnergies. Chung also unveiled the blueprint for the Future of Shipyard (FOS) project through a promotional video by the global big data company, Palantir Technologies ("Palantir"). The FOS is an advanced future shipyard that implements digital technologies such as data, virtual and augmented reality, robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence. This video, showcased at Palantir's booth on Davos Promenade, featured interviews with Chung and other HD Hyundai executives. It provided a glimpse of how cutting-edge digital technologies -- including collaboration with Palantir -- could transform the shipyard of the future. "For many decades now, HD Hyundai has been leading the world's shipbuilding industry with the most innovative technologies." said Executive Vice Chairman Chung. "(We are) drawing on the latest innovation in AI, digital twins, and so much more to transform our shipyards, unlocking a whole new level of productivity and safety." Since 2021, HD Hyundai has been driving the digital transformation of its shipbuilding business through the FOS project. This initiative focuses on enhancing on-site productivity using advanced technologies, with the goal of ultimately realizing an Intelligent Autonomous Operating Shipyard with minimal human intervention. HD Hyundai plans to complete the FOS project by 2030, with the goal of achieving a 30% improvement in productivity and a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hd-hyundai-executive-vice-chairman-chung-kisun-discusses-multi-fuel-future-with-global-leaders-in-davos-302358024.html SOURCE HD Hyundai Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs
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HD Hyundai's Executive Vice Chairman Chung Kisun presents the Future of Shipyard project at the World Economic Forum, showcasing AI and digital technologies in shipbuilding.
HD Hyundai's Executive Vice Chairman Chung Kisun made a significant impact at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, by introducing the company's vision for the future of shipbuilding. The event, themed "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age," provided a platform for Chung to discuss HD Hyundai's innovative approach to shipyard operations and energy transition 12.
A highlight of Chung's participation was the unveiling of the Future of Shipyard (FOS) project. This initiative aims to create an advanced shipyard that integrates cutting-edge digital technologies, including data analytics, virtual and augmented reality, robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence. The project was showcased through a promotional video at the booth of Palantir Technologies, a global big data company collaborating with HD Hyundai 12.
Chung emphasized the transformative potential of AI and digital twin technology in shipbuilding. "We are drawing on the latest innovation in AI, digital twins, and so much more to transform our shipyards, unlocking a whole new level of productivity and safety," he stated 12. This approach aligns with HD Hyundai's goal of maintaining its leadership in the global shipbuilding industry through technological innovation.
The FOS project, initiated in 2021, is set to be completed by 2030. HD Hyundai has set ambitious targets for this digital transformation, aiming to achieve a 30% improvement in productivity and a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The ultimate goal is to create an Intelligent Autonomous Operating Shipyard that minimizes human intervention 12.
During the forum, Chung participated in key sessions, including the Oil & Gas Governors and Supply Chain & Transport Governors meetings. These discussions focused on realizing a Multi-Fuel Future, addressing energy transition challenges, and optimizing the construction and operation of Software-Defined Vessels through digital technology 12.
The Davos Forum provided HD Hyundai with opportunities to engage with CEOs from leading global companies such as A.P. Moller-Maersk, PSA International, Shell, and TotalEnergies. These interactions underscore the importance of collaboration in addressing global challenges and driving innovation in the maritime and energy sectors 12.
HD Hyundai's presence at the Davos Forum for the third consecutive year highlights the company's commitment to shaping the future of the shipbuilding industry through technological advancement and sustainable practices. The integration of AI and digital technologies in shipyard operations represents a significant step towards more efficient and environmentally friendly maritime solutions.
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