Lotte Global Logistics signs MOU with Army headquarters for defense logistics cooperation

Lotte Global Logistics announced Wednesday that it signed an MOU with Army headquarters on building a wartime mobilization system and cooperating on defense logistics projects. The signing ceremony was held at the company's headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul, and was attended by Lotte Global Logistics CEO Kang Byung-gu and Army Headquarters Logistics Staff Director Ha Heon-cheol, a major general, along with other senior officials from both organizations.

The agreement aims to establish an organic civil-military cooperation framework between the two organizations — setting up a transportation and logistics support system for military supplies and equipment in the event of a wartime mobilization order, while also contributing to national security and the development of the logistics industry through defense logistics cooperation and smart logistics technology exchange during peacetime.

Under the MOU, the two sides agreed to actively cooperate on three areas: rapid and accurate domestic and international transportation and logistics support for Army supplies, emergency relief goods and daily necessities when a mobilization order is issued during wartime or a national emergency; technology exchange on smart logistics systems and operational coordination to create social value during peacetime; and the development of a civil-military cooperation model to improve defense logistics efficiency, along with pilot projects utilizing private-sector logistics infrastructure and expansion of business cooperation opportunities.

Lotte Global Logistics plans to play a central role in improving military logistics efficiency during peacetime and building a seamless logistics security network during national emergencies by integrating its global logistics network and advanced logistics technology with the Army's military supply chain.

"It is meaningful to be able to contribute to the critical mission of strengthening national security through close cooperation with the Army," a Lotte Global Logistics official said. "We will build an exemplary civil-military cooperation model that leads innovation in defense and defense industry logistics systems, drawing on our advanced logistics infrastructure and smart technology."

Meanwhile, Lotte Global Logistics has been expanding its customer touchpoints through various marketing activities, including a recently launched personalized pickup service offered in partnership with self-storage platform "Mini Changgo Darak," which allows customers to conveniently access logistics services directly through the Darak platform.