Korea

Mai 22, 2017


HMM Reports First Quarter Improvement

Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has reported first quarter results that show a reduction in operating losses and an upturn in volumes handled. Chief executive Yoo Chang-kuen expects a further improvement in company performance over the third and fourth quarters of the year.…

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Mai 18, 2017


Shipping Containers Find New Life

Innovative architects and designers around the world are finding new ways to repurpose old shipping containers, according to Popular Mechanics and the Wall Street Journal.

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Mai 18, 2017


Hong Kong’s OOCL Celebrates Largest Container Ship

On May 12, Hong Kong-based container carrier Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) held a naming ceremony for the 21,413 TEU OOCL Hong Kong at Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) shipyard in Geoje, South Korea. OOCL Hong Kong, with a length of 399.9…

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Mai 8, 2017


Come See Us at Transport Logistic in Munich

Transport Logistic is the world's leading trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management, and has been taking place in Munich since 1978. Also part of Transport Logistic is Air Cargo Europe, the industry gathering for the international…

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April 24, 2017


Chile Pursuing Produce Exports to Korea

On April 6, country officials discussed access to the Korean market for Chilean avocados and pomegranates, modalities of exporting Chilean products, updating the protocols governing exports of Chilean fruit to Korea, and Seoul’s interest in exporting some products to Chile.
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März 31, 2017


EMO Trans Announces Expansion in Asia

EMO Trans, Inc., a leading provider of international logistics and supply chain solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of new offices in Asia.  EMO Trans China Ltd. opened branch offices in Chengdu on January 1 and Beijing on March…

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März 10, 2017


Korea Expected to Resume Free Trade Talks

South Korea is expected to resume negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Talks were halted in 2009 during the global economic crisis. The GCC includes Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar,…

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März 3, 2017


Chile Calls for Trade Summit on March 14

Chile has invited the 12 countries that signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) a year ago, as well as China and South Korea from Asia to attend a trade summit March 14-15. Colombia, which is a member of the Pacific Alliance,…

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