Trading & Investment

Global trade depends on the continuous movement of goods across complex shipping networks. As cargo flows through multiple trade lanes, vessel types, and transport stages, freight rates fluctuate in response to changes in demand, capacity, and operating conditions. To navigate this complexity, market participants rely on freight indices as standardized reference points that track shipping […]

Samsung C&T Renewable Energy Australia (SREA), Samsung C&T’s renewable energy subsidiary in Australia, accomplished the first tangible milestone in its solar PV development business in Australia. The company completed the sale of a solar power and battery energy storage system (BESS) project. The project developed in Dunmore – located west of Brisbane in Queensland – […]

Global logistics networks continue to expand, supported by larger vessels, higher cargo density, and increasingly interconnected transport routes. These developments have introduced new layers of operational complexity. Recent operational data shows that operational disruptions remain widespread across global transport systems, with machinery failures representing one of the most common incident categories and fire-related events continuing […]

Samsung C&T Trading & Investment Group’s Japan Office (hereinafter “Japan Office”) has partnered with eREX, a Japanese power utility company, to jointly develop battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Japan. On October 31, 2025, Japan Office and eREX signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on joint development of BESS business across Japan. Based on […]

Finding Opportunity in a Changing Market In a year of unpredictable supply conditions, Samsung C&T’s Mining Materials Group continued to deliver essential inputs such as sodium cyanide, grinding media, and mining tires to gold and copper mines around the world. When faced with unexpected supply disruptions, the team focused on preparation and clear communication. By […]

Fertilizer remains one of the most essential inputs for global agriculture, but the way it is used is gradually evolving. According to international outlooks, total fertilizer use is projected to increase steadily, yet at a slower pace than in previous decades. Global demand grew by over 17 million tonnes (Mt) of nutrients between 2022 and […]

Samsung C&T Trading & Investment Group’s Indonesian subsidiary, PT Inecda, has received the Riau Province’s Best Partner Award for Outstanding Collaboration with Local Small Businesses. The award was presented on August 19 at the 2025 Riau Investment Forum held at Dang Merdu Tower in Pekanbaru, with Riau Governor H. Abdul Wahid in attendance alongside government […]

Following the first article in the Global Commodities Outlook series, which focused on copper, this second installment explores battery minerals used in grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). These systems are playing an increasingly strategic role in supporting clean energy transitions, electricity security, and the stability of power grids worldwide. Battery storage is projected to […]

A Global Race for Critical Minerals Governments and industries around the world are accelerating efforts to secure stable supplies of critical minerals. These materials underpin electric vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure, digital networks, and advanced manufacturing. While much attention focuses on battery materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel, copper’s role is equally vital. It powers electrical […]

Meet Soh-young Cecilia Lim, recognized for her outstanding achievements in the wind energy sector and developing new business opportunities at Samsung C&T’s Trading and Investment Group.