Hyundai Glovis continues its efforts to support the removal of marine plastic waste.
On May 21, Hyundai Glovis announced the extension of its partnership with the global nonprofit Ocean Cleanup until 2030.
The partnership, which began in 2023, has recently been expanded to include a broader scope of collaboration. As of March this year, over 50,000 tons of plastic waste have already been collected.
Hyundai Glovis is utilizing the Automated Debris Imaging System (ADIS) developed by Ocean Cleanup to assist in collecting data on marine plastic. ADIS automatically detects and photographs floating plastic waste using cameras installed on ships, recording their location.
Currently, Hyundai Glovis has installed and operates a total of 20 ADIS cameras on 10 of its Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs), providing the collected data to Ocean Cleanup. This initiative contributes to identifying the locations and sizes of plastic accumulation areas in major shipping routes, including the Pacific Ocean.
Additionally, Hyundai Glovis plans to expand the number of vessels equipped with ADIS and is exploring various collaborative options leveraging its global logistics and transportation network.
A Hyundai Glovis representative stated, "Over the past three years, we have achieved significant results in addressing the marine plastic issue through our collaboration with Ocean Cleanup. We will continue to leverage our global maritime network and logistics capabilities to make a tangible contribution to environmental protection."
Meanwhile, Hyundai Glovis is gradually expanding its eco-friendly collaborations utilizing its global fleet and logistics network.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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