theDOCK, a global ports, shipping and maritime logistics innovation hub based in Israel, provides Cargotec, a leading cargo handling solutions and services provider (owner of Navis, Kalmar, Hiab and MacGregor), a link to Israeli maritime-related startups. theDOCK offers Cargotec funding solutions to support portfolio and other startups meet the needs of its global business partners.
 

Dr. Tero Hottinen, a thought leader in maritime technology innovation, and Director, Emerging Digital Business at Cargotec Corporation, commented: "Israel is one of the key technology and startup hubs of the world and recently there has been increased activity also towards the maritime and logistics startup scene. theDOCK has shown tremendous value in being able to act as a local spider in the web connecting relevant startups with strategic interest to global corporates like us. With this partnership, we at Cargotec are really looking forward to take the collaboration to a next stage with theDOCK."
 

"We are truly excited with this recent announced partnership,” said Hannan Carmeli, Founder and CEO of theDOCK. “Cargotec represents a unique opportunity for theDOCK. As a multidisciplinary leader in the sector it opens up a whole range of challenges to be addressed by creative startups. Developing and marketing solutions ranging from sophisticated cargo handling equipment all the way to enterprise software overseeing port operations, Cargotec brings with it a broad range of opportunities for corporate-startups collaboration, hence our excitement."