{
  "id": 16591168,
  "title": "HD Hyundai, Kiewit join forces to build advanced U.S. shipyard by 2029",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/hd-hyundai-kiewit-join-forces-to-build-advanced-u-s-shipyard-by-2029",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-26T11:00:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/hd-hyundai-kiewit-join-forces-to-build-advanced-u-s-shipyard-by-2029/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "HD Hyundai, a Korean shipbuilding company, has entered into a strategic partnership with U.S. construction firm Kiewit to construct a modern shipyard within the United States by 2029. This collaboration seeks to leverage the shipbuilding expertise of HD Hyundai alongside the industrial construction capabilities of Kiewit, as both nations aim to enhance their shipbuilding relationship. After forming the partnership in July, the two companies have been exploring potential joint shipbuilding projects in the United States. Multiple locations in the southern and western parts of the country are being evaluated, with construction expected to commence in 2027 and operations to begin in 2029. The shipyard is projected to provide employment to approximately 3,000 individuals upon completion. While the investment details and ownership structure are still being determined, HD Hyundai is contemplating acquiring a majority share in the venture. This new facility will be the first in the U.S. to implement HD Hyundai's Future of Shipyard model, which utilizes digital twin technology to create a real-time virtual representation of the shipyard. This system enables monitoring of materials, production progress, and work done on individual vessels across different sections of the facility. Additionally, the joint venture will incorporate automated production systems and robotic welding to tackle the workforce shortage in the U.S. The new shipbuilder will aim for contracts to construct logistics support vessels for the U.S. Navy and commercial ships. The partnership may also involve supplying shipbuilding blocks and modules to other U.S. shipyards and venturing into infrastructure projects, such as port cranes used for handling shipping containers. Shipbuilding blocks refer to large prefabricated segments of a vessel's hull, while modules are preassembled units consisting of piping, machinery, and electrical equipment. By procuring these components, U.S. shipyards can minimize on-site fabrication and assembly work. Choi Han-nae, head of corporate planning at HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, stated that the establishment of the joint venture represents a significant milestone, showcasing HD Hyundai's commitment and vision as a strategic partner in the U.S. shipbuilding industry. She expressed HD Hyundai's dedication to rebuilding the U.S. shipbuilding industry, strengthening shipbuilding cooperation between Korea and the United States, and continuing to identify new opportunities.",
  "summary": "HD Hyundai is joining forces with U.S. construction giant Kiewit to build a state-of-the-art shipyard in the United States by 2029. The joint venture aims to combine Korean shipbuilding expertise with American industrial construction capabilities as the two countries seek to strengthen shipbuilding cooperation. The two companies formed a strategic partnership in July and have ...",
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}