Trading & Investment

Samsung C&T’s New Culture Awards Part 1: Going Beyond the Horizon
March 7, 2018
Note: What makes Samsung C&T so successful? A diverse team of talented people. In the first of a three part series, we look at the dedicated individuals behind some of our most promising projects. Every great company knows it can only be as great as the people it employs. That’s why every year Samsung C&T’s […]

Indispensable Materials Series Part 10: How Silver is Powering Our Lives
February 19, 2018
When you think of silver, the first thing that comes to mind is probably jewelry, fancy cutlery, or second place in the Olympics. But it’s no second-rate metal. Today, those uses account for less than half of all silver consumption as the metal has become a material of innovation. Silver is one of the most […]

Indispensable Materials Series Part 9: Liquefied Natural Gas, A Rising Energy Source
January 19, 2018
Whether you’re turning on a light, cooking dinner, or cranking up the heat on a cold winter night, chances are liquefied natural gas (LNG) is helping you get the job done. As global markets pivot away from coal to cleaner energy solutions, LNG is playing an increasingly larger role in the energy mix. With no […]

Samsung C&T’s Riyadh Office: Unearthing New Opportunities
December 22, 2017
It may seem ironic that a city sitting in the middle of a country that’s 95 percent desert would be called “the gardens.” But if you look at present-day Riyadh, you’ll realize the name befits its role as the political and financial capital of Saudi Arabia, teeming with energy and new opportunities. Samsung C&T’s Trading […]

Indispensable Materials Series Part 8: Palm Kernel Shells, a High-potential Renewable Energy Resource
December 11, 2017
A few years ago, people would not have believed if you had told them that palm kernel shells (PKS) would one day become a promising green energy resource and trade commodity. Indeed, merchants have been trading in palm oil since at least 3000 BCE, with most regarding PKS as a completely unimportant by-product. But as time […]

Indispensable Materials Series Part 7: Coal, Still a Formidable Player
November 28, 2017
Anyone who has studied the Industrial Revolution will remember learning about the rapid rise of coal and its pivotal role in powering newly developed steam engines, machines, and factories back in the late 18th century. Burning coal has since been an incredibly easy and convenient way for people to generate warmth and electricity, benefiting countless […]

How the Shipping Container Reshaped Global Trade
November 7, 2017
We now have at our fingertips a legion of goods we can order from countries outside of our own. Books, snacks, clothes, you name it. They can all be delivered straight to our doorsteps within a matter of days with just a few clicks online. As consumers, we may occasionally marvel at the spanking pace […]

Samsung C&T’s Accra Office: Unlocking the Potential of West Africa
October 27, 2017
This is the fifth installment in a series of articles profiling the people and the businesses at Samsung C&T’s branch offices around the world. The following story focuses on Samsung C&T’s office in Accra, Ghana. Please refer to the fourth installment for information about Samsung C&T’s office in Lima, Peru. Traveling the vast region of West […]

Indispensable Materials Series Part 6: Synthetic Resins Omnipresent
October 20, 2017
Humankind has come a long way. It has zipped through the Stone, Bronze, and Iron ages, and now appears to be living in the “Plastic Age.” Look around your home, the streets outside, your workplace, and you’ll find it hard to identify a single space free of plastic. Affordability and versatility have made plastic an […]

Samsung C&T’s Lima Office Reborn: Taking on a Land of Opportunity
September 25, 2017
This is the fourth installment in a series of articles profiling the people and the businesses at Samsung C&T’s branch offices around the world. The following story focuses on Samsung C&T’s office in Lima, Peru. Please refer to the third installment for information about Samsung C&T’s office in Hong Kong. Back in 2013, the global economy […]