South Korea’s logistics and distribution company Hyundai Glovis will work with the subsidiary of HD Hyundai, Avikus, a company in autonomous ship technology, to retrofit seven pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) in its fleet with the AI-driven HiNAS Control solution.

Under the agreement signed on July 9, Avikus will provide its HiNAS (Hyundai Intelligent Navigation Assistant System) Control hardware and software, as well as full onboard commissioning and comprehensive crew training.

The retrofits for the seven selected PCTCs are expected to be completed by the first half of 2026.

As it is reported, HiNAS Control fuses sensor and voyage data in real-time, utilizing machine-learning algorithms to provide decision support for collision avoidance, route optimization, and track control.

The retrofit contract follows a collaborative trial that began in 2024, where HiNAS Control demonstrated up to 3.9% fuel-saving performance during pilot operations and AI-based collision-avoidance support, Avikus said.

These outcomes align with Hyundai Glovis’ goal of achieving 2045 Net Zero, as part of its broader ESG strategy and company-wide digital transformation strategy.

“Hyundai Glovis’ fleet-wide commitment validates the tangible value HiNAS Control already delivers in real-world operations,” said Dohyeong Lim, CEO of Avikus. “The contract underscores our sustained momentum and demonstrates that AI-powered autonomous navigation is becoming an essential pillar of modern shipping.”