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Hyundai Glovis ships over 40 Korean weapons systems to Poland
K2 Black Panther tanks board Hyundai Glovis’ break-bulk cargo ship at a Korean port in September. Courtesy of Hyundai Glovis.
By Ko Dong-hwan
Global shipping company Hyundai Glovis has successfully delivered more than 40 large Korean defense systems to Poland, showcasing its logistics capabilities for sensitive national security assets.
The Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary said Monday that 20 K2 Black Panther battle tanks made by Hyundai Rotem and 21 Thunder self-propelled howitzers by Hanwha Aerospace arrived safely at the Port of Gdansk.
The weapons were transported on a break-bulk ship, a vessel typically used for noncontainerized cargo such as cars, trains and construction equipment. Its roll-on and roll-off system allowed the tanks and howitzers to be loaded and unloaded without disassembly. After reaching the port, the weapons were delivered to their final destination by Hyundai Glovis’ logistics subsidiary Adampol.
Hyundai Glovis said it has shipped a total of 124 K2 tanks and 60 K9 howitzers to Europe this year, strengthening its presence in the global break-bulk shipping market. The company currently operates 35 break-bulk ships of its own and borrows 59 from partners worldwide.
In addition to defense exports, Hyundai Glovis has transported Korean military equipment to international exhibitions in the United Arab Emirates, Poland, Australia and the United States. The company plans to expand its break-bulk operations to include high-speed trains, petrochemical plant equipment and energy storage batteries, aiming to operate 128 ships by 2030.
Citing market analyst Dataintelo, Hyundai Glovis said the global break-bulk logistics market was valued at $21.6 billion last year and is expected to reach $33.2 billion by 2033. The company reported a 138 percent jump in sales this year compared with 2024.