PARADIP : Paradip Port Authority (PPA) is exploring new avenues for cooperation with leading South Korean maritime and shipbuilding companies to strengthen bilateral maritime ties and promote technological advancement in the port and shipping sectors.
Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson, Paradip Port Authority, held an interaction with a high-level delegation from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, led by Mr. Sangkyun Lee, Vice Chairman and CEO of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. The delegation comprised senior executives representing production, corporate planning and global business divisions of the two organisations.
The engagement focused on identifying potential areas of collaboration in shipbuilding, maritime technology and port sector development, with an emphasis on leveraging the expertise and industrial capabilities of both countries to support the growth of the maritime ecosystem.
Focus on Shipbuilding and Maritime Technology
Discussions explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation in shipbuilding and advanced maritime technologies. South Korea’s established expertise in shipbuilding and marine engineering, combined with India’s growing maritime ambitions, offers significant potential for knowledge exchange, technology partnerships and industrial collaboration.
The interaction also highlighted the importance of modern technologies in improving operational efficiency, strengthening port infrastructure and supporting the evolving requirements of global shipping and logistics. Collaboration in these areas could open up opportunities for innovation and contribute to the development of a more efficient, competitive and sustainable maritime sector.
Strengthening India–South Korea Maritime Relations
The engagement reflects the growing scope for India–South Korea cooperation in the maritime domain, particularly as India continues to expand its port capacity, modernise maritime infrastructure and promote domestic shipbuilding capabilities.
For Paradip Port Authority, such international engagements provide an opportunity to explore global best practices, encourage industry-level collaboration and identify potential pathways for future development. The exchange also reinforces the importance of partnerships with leading international maritime organisations in supporting India’s long-term port-led development objectives.
The interaction underscores the shared commitment to exploring new opportunities in shipbuilding, maritime technology and port development, while advancing a stronger, more resilient and sustainable maritime partnership between India and South Korea.
