Trading & Investment

With the world going from one global energy crisis to another, there have been heightened calls this year to accelerate the energy transition towards renewable sources. One of the most promising sources of energy in this transition could be hydrogen. As we previously addressed, green hydrogen in particular is seen as a real global solution […]

With the rapid electrification of the world around us, we might overlook the way our portable and wireless devices get their power and how they are able to recharge. From smaller gadgets like Bluetooth earbuds and smartphones to larger ones such as electric vehicles and satellites, many of the products and objects we rely on […]

Following one enormous hurdle after another since the outbreak of COVID-19, supply chains have continued to face major challenges. At the center of many supply chain battles is the shipping container — of which there are over 20 million crossing the globe at any time. Supply disruptions have led to containers blocking up ports around […]

The ongoing global semiconductor shortage has raised awareness of supply chains and why it is so important to ensure their strength and stability. There are various materials that are needed to process semiconductors. One of them is sulfuric acid, which is vital for a number of industries despite its accurate reputation as a highly corrosive […]

Continuing our theme from last month, when we established why solar power has emerged as such a compelling global energy solution, we can now zoom in on a Samsung C&T Trading & Investment Group that is responsible for carrying out vast solar energy projects in the United States. With solar energy generation rising 23 percent […]

Amid continued calls for countries around the world to speed up the transition to renewable energy, you might wonder why are we not already seeing a greater transition in the direction of clean sources of power. This is an especially pertinent question for solar energy, which has gone from being the most expensive to cheapest […]

As global supply chains continue to come under great pressure, it is important to diversify sources of key materials and maintain positive and fruitful relationships with suppliers and customers. This is exemplified by the case of the fertilizer market. Let’s take a closer look through the eyes of Abdelraouf Samir Mahmoud Omar, who works for Samsung […]

Plastic waste has risen during the pandemic due to increased demand for single-use plastics. In fact, more than eight million tons of pandemic-associated plastic waste have been generated globally, as of last August. Given that as little as nine percent of plastic waste is recycled, most of it gathers in landfills or ends up in natural environments […]

In both good times and bad, one of the keys to trading success is remaining agile enough to adapt to whatever is in front of you. Our latest Passion & Expertise feature takes a closer look at a steel trader who has proved to be so adaptable that colleagues have likened him to a chameleon! […]

If there is one attitude that runs through all of Samsung C&T’s offices across the world, it is gratitude. As the company marks its 84th anniversary, having built its reputation on the efforts of dedicated employees, we celebrate Samsung C&T’s Trading & Investment Group’s most important asset: Its people! All employees of Samsung C&T, which has […]