BEML Limited on Friday said that it has partnered with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd (KSOE) and HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) to jointly design, develop, manufacture, integrate, install, commission, and support conventional and autonomous maritime and port cranes to be produced in India. A BEML statement said that hese will be supported by comprehensive after-sales service, spares, and training capabilities. “The partnership aims to accelerate the modernisation of India’s port operations and maritime infrastructure, reducing import dependence and enabling India to build advanced, high-capacity, smart and energy-efficient crane systems tailored for the next era of port expansion, shipyard automation, and cargo-handling excellence,” the company added.