Overview
- The shipment offloaded at the Port of Gdańsk on Nov. 13 included 20 K2 tanks and 21 K9 self-propelled howitzers.
- The K2s were produced by Hyundai Rotem and the K9s by Hanwha Aerospace, reflecting Korea’s expanding defense exports to Europe.
- Hyundai Glovis moved the cargo on a roll-on, roll-off carrier as breakbulk, handling large, heavy equipment outside standard containers.
- Year to date, the company reports transporting 124 K2 tanks and 60 K9 howitzers across Europe, with inland distribution handled by its Polish subsidiary Adampol.
- Company figures indicate breakbulk revenue grew an estimated 29% in 2024 and is projected to rise 138% in 2025 as Glovis targets the specialized cargo market.