Trading & Investment
2024 key commodity market outlook: Part 1
At the start of a new year, we often take stock of commodity markets after the publication of various annual forecasts. It can be challenging to get this right – for example, 2023 did not prove to be as profitable as expected for commodities, partly because supply chains were more
Getting to know methanol
At a glance Methanol was originally distilled in the 1600s by Irish chemist Robert Boyle Also referred to as wood alcohol, methanol has thousands of applications With a positive global market outlook, methanol is an important commodity to Samsung C&T’s trading operations When we think of alcohol, perhaps many of
Getting to know pipe materials
At a glance The development of various materials has allowed pipes to become stronger and more resistant to pressure, extreme temperatures, and corrosion Samsung C&T trades several materials that are used to make pipes Steel and stainless steel are good examples of materials that have transformed the world of pipes
SC&T Office Spotlight: Riyadh
As we continue our sweep across Samsung C&T Trading & Investment Group’s dozens of global offices, we move northwards from our most recent Office Spotlight installments in Accra and Nairobi to the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region. More specifically, we now land in the capital of Saudi Arabia,
Samsung C&T announces new leadership
On Nov. 28, 2023, Samsung C&T announced new leadership. It has nominated Trading & Investment (T&I) Group’s Executive Vice President Lee Jae-eon for the role of president & CEO of the Samsung C&T T&I Group. Previously Executive Vice President and concurrently head of both Samsung C&T T&I Group’s Corporate Planning
Getting to know copper
At a glance Copper has been used by people since around 8000 B.C., and its applications continue to expand A bullish estimate suggests that the price of copper could nearly double by 2025 Samsung C&T performs various roles in the copper business, in which it has operated since 1981 There