Trading & Investment

At a glance Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, carbon and chromium – but there are over 100 types In addition to its many advantages that benefit various applications, stainless steel is 100% recyclable Samsung C&T operates stainless steel production plants Look around the average home and you’re bound to find stainless steel. It’s […]

At a glance Together with wind energy, solar power could generate nearly 70% of the world’s electricity by 2050 Solar project development requires years of patience, negotiations, and the careful assessment of risk factors Samsung C&T continues to grow its solar project development business in the U.S. and plans to expand elsewhere too As much […]

At a glance LNG has become “the most geopolitically important fuel” recently The size and scope of LNG shipping has soared since the 20th century Samsung C&T is involved in the LNG business through joint venture investments and agency Few commodity markets have attracted attention quite like liquefied natural gas (LNG) in recent times. Developments […]

If there’s one word that summarizes fears for the global economy 2023, it’s “recession.” While some analysts see a global recession as inevitable due to various international shocks, others are finding reasons for optimism once we reach the second half of the year – including ebbing inflation, slowing rate hikes, and China’s reopening following a […]

You may have heard data being referred to as the new gold or perhaps even the new oil, as it’s clear that companies around the world are considering data as a vital commodity. Data can be very useful for trading companies because using data the right way can help them source and move key physical […]

When people around the world imagine what a trader does, they might think of different jobs. For instance, some would think of financial asset trading, perhaps inspired by the tense drama of movies or TV shows. But when we refer to traders at a trading company like Samsung C&T’s Trading & Investment Group, we are […]

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 […]