Hanwha Power won approval from U.S. classification society ABS for the concept design of a 1,700-TEU battery-powered container ship, the company said on Thursday. The design applies a large-capacity 151 MWh battery energy storage system and uses container-type batteries to secure propulsion power. It is designed to operate without direct carbon emissions while sailing by linking with port charging infrastructure. Hanwha Power also plans to broaden its eco-friendly ship propulsion solution portfolio.

Pinda has appointed Ahn Joong-hyun (안중현), a former vice president at Nexthurs, as its first chief product officer, the company said on Wednesday. Ahn has about 20 years of experience in the finance and IT industries, spanning commerce, internet-only banks, financial platforms and blockchain. Pinda plans to use financial data accumulated through its loan comparison service and AI to enhance services from product search to execution and management.