HD Hyundai, Cerberus to jointly help revitalize US maritime capabilities

South Korean conglomerate HD Hyundai and American alternative investment firm Cerberus Capital Management have decided to enter into a strategic partnership to launch a new maritime investment strategy, Cerberus Maritime.

As explained, the private-sector initiative seeks to advance the U.S. Government’s commitment to rebuilding America’s maritime industrial base.

Specifically, the strategy aims to identify high-impact opportunities that strengthen strategic maritime infrastructure and supply chains, maritime logistics infrastructure, port modernization, and advanced maritime technologies. It will have a particular focus on U.S. shipbuilding.

HD Hyundai will serve as an anchor investor to the strategy and act as a technical and industrial partner, bringing its expertise in shipbuilding, marine engineering, and digital maritime solutions. In addition to providing investment diligence and strategic insights, HD Hyundai intends to explore opportunities for collaboration related to U.S. shipyards, ports, and maritime technology.

This strategic partnership is said to be aligned with HD Hyundai’s commitment to the U.S.-Korea alliance and supporting the future of U.S. and allied shipbuilding.

In addition, Korea Development Bank (KDB) has recognized the strategic alignment between this initiative and