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Israeli Accelerator theDock Partners with U.S. Tank Barge Operator Kirby Corp
Founded in 2016 and based in Israeli port city Haifa, the Dock focuses on maritime and port-related startups
11:1727.02.19
Israeli maritime startup accelerator theDock Innovation Hub and Houston-headquartered tank barge operator Kirby Corporation have signed a partnership agreement, the two announced Tuesday. The Dock will help Kirby scout for new technological innovations.
Haifa port. Photo: Reuters
Founded in 2016 and based in Israeli port city Haifa, theDock focuses on maritime and port-related startups. The accelerator has previously inked partnerships with Danish shipping conglomerate A.P. Moller–Maersk Group, Finnish marine technology, and shipping company Wärtsilä Corporation, Lloyd's Register Group Ltd., and DSV-Global Transport and Logistics.
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