Core Viewpoint - The collaboration between South Korea and the United States in the shipbuilding industry aims to counter China's dominance, as China currently holds 70% of global new ship orders, while South Korea has only 17% and the U.S. is largely sidelined [3]. Group 1: Industry Dynamics - Shipbuilding is not just a business for shipyards; it reflects a country's industrial level, technological capability, and international standing [3]. - China has a significant cost advantage in shipbuilding, with prices for LNG carriers being 10%-20% lower than those from South Korea due to a complete industrial chain that allows for self-sufficiency in materials [3][7]. - The U.S. lacks sufficient steel production capacity, which hampers its competitiveness in shipbuilding, even in collaboration with South Korea [7]. Group 2: Strategic Partnerships - South Korea's largest shipbuilding company, Hyundai Heavy Industries, has partnered with U.S. company Edison Chouest to build LNG dual-fuel container ships in the U.S., with the first batch expected by 2028 [5]. - The partnership model allows both countries to leverage their strengths, with the U.S. providing facilities and South Korea supplying technology [5]. Group 3: Competitive Challenges - South Korea acknowledges its cost competitiveness is inferior to China's, which affects its market position [7]. - The collaboration between South Korea and the U.S. faces challenges in steel supply, technology transfer, and cost control, which could hinder their efforts to compete with China [12]. - The long-term competitiveness in the shipbuilding industry requires sustained innovation and investment, as China's leading position is a result of decades of technological accumulation and industrial chain development [10][12].
为抗衡中国领先地位,韩美“一拍即合”:将为美国重振造船业献力
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-16 00:59