Trading & Investment

At a glance Modern footballs are largely made of synthetic materials since 1986 Synthetic materials offer numerous advantages over the leather used in old footballs These materials are made from synthetic resins, a key business area for Samsung C&T With a certain football, or soccer, tournament taking place in Qatar, the competition’s official match ball […]

Amid growing interest in the hydrogen economy as a clean alternative to fossil fuels, Samsung C&T has taken another step towards building its related portfolio. The company’s Trading & Investment Group signed an agreement with shipping company KSS Line on Nov. 10 that will see them cooperate on a key part of the clean hydrogen […]

At a glance More countries around the world are embracing E10 fuel E10 is unleaded gasoline that contains up to 10% ethanol Driven by E10, the ethanol market is set for significant growth Amid an energy crisis and soaring fuel prices across the world this year, there has been increasing pressure to source alternatives to […]

The global polyurethane market was recently described as a USD 100 billion opportunity, driven by demand for various applications, including furniture and building insulation. Moreover, this material itself is continuing to evolve. For instance, there are ongoing exciting developments with the creation of biodegradable polyurethane. But what is polyurethane and what distinguishes it from other […]

With the world going from one global energy crisis to another, there have been heightened calls this year to accelerate the energy transition towards renewable sources. One of the most promising sources of energy in this transition could be hydrogen. As we previously addressed, green hydrogen in particular is seen as a real global solution […]

With the rapid electrification of the world around us, we might overlook the way our portable and wireless devices get their power and how they are able to recharge. From smaller gadgets like Bluetooth earbuds and smartphones to larger ones such as electric vehicles and satellites, many of the products and objects we rely on […]

Following one enormous hurdle after another since the outbreak of COVID-19, supply chains have continued to face major challenges. At the center of many supply chain battles is the shipping container — of which there are over 20 million crossing the globe at any time. Supply disruptions have led to containers blocking up ports around […]

The ongoing global semiconductor shortage has raised awareness of supply chains and why it is so important to ensure their strength and stability. There are various materials that are needed to process semiconductors. One of them is sulfuric acid, which is vital for a number of industries despite its accurate reputation as a highly corrosive […]

Continuing our theme from last month, when we established why solar power has emerged as such a compelling global energy solution, we can now zoom in on a Samsung C&T Trading & Investment Group that is responsible for carrying out vast solar energy projects in the United States. With solar energy generation rising 23 percent […]

Amid continued calls for countries around the world to speed up the transition to renewable energy, you might wonder why are we not already seeing a greater transition in the direction of clean sources of power. This is an especially pertinent question for solar energy, which has gone from being the most expensive to cheapest […]