Trading & Investment
Indispensable Materials Series Part 11: Mining Chemicals
As the global demand for technology grows, so has our reliance on metals and minerals. From simple battery cells to sophisticated electronics and low-carbon innovations, our present and future technological foundation is inextricably tied to the mining of these substances. While we typically associate mining with tools such as axes and
80 Years of Growth: Samsung C&T’s Global Network
In 1953, Samsung C&T Trading Group opened its first overseas office in Tokyo, marking the first step in the company’s journey toward becoming a major player in world trade. Since then, the group’s global reach has expanded rapidly, thanks to the expertise and capabilities of our global employees. Over the
3 Ways Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing International Trade
From beating us at chess and video games to driving our cars down the highway, artificial intelligence is turning things that once seemed like science-fiction fantasy into a modern reality. Artificial intelligence-powered assistants found in speakers and smartphones are becoming entwined in our lives, and new technologies like Blockchain are seeing an explosion
Indispensable Materials: How Cobalt Became the Rockstar of Rare Metals
Every time we snap a photo for Instagram, write an assignment on our laptops, or fly a drone in the park, a little-known metal is making the magic happen: cobalt. The naturally occurring trace element has been used for hundreds of years to color glass and ceramics, but these days
Charting the Oceans: The Life of a Maritime Logistics Manager
People have traded goods by sea for millennia. Even after the invention of airplanes, ships continue to be the main means of transportation for carrying goods and raw materials across the world. Due to its cost-effectiveness, over 90% of world’s trade today is carried by sea. Despite advances in navigation
Samsung C&T’s Manila Office: Building a Foundation of Trust
Manila’s nickname as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ couldn’t be more fitting. As one of the most densely populated cities in the world it has a tough shell that only reveals its riches to those with enough ambition and perseverance to pry. Located on a fault line, the city has