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    Sinokor Merchant Marine

    Sinokor Merchant Marine is a South Korean shipping line founded in 1989, operating services across Asia.

    Ports:36
    The Sinokor Merchant Marine logo displays a stylized ship emblem with a red anchor and the company name in white
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    $2.5B
    Revenue
    36
    Ports

    Company Overview

    Sinokor Merchant Marine is a South Korean shipping line founded in 1989, operating services across Asia.

    Key Leadership

    • Chung Tae Soon – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    Sinokor Merchant Marine operates direct shipping services to about 60 ports in 16 countries.

    Equipment & Infrastructure

    Container Types

    • GENERAL PURPOSE

      Standard dry container for general cargo, available in multiple sizes.

    • REEFER CONTAINER

      Temperature-controlled container for perishable goods transport.

    Technology Platforms

    • Condition-based maintenance (CBM) platform powered by artificial intelligence
    • HiNAS 2.0 Level 2 autonomous navigation solution by Avikus

    Warehouses & Logistics Hubs

    Logistics facilities and distribution centers worldwide:

    • Seoul

      Haenam Building, 64 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, main office and logistics hub

    • Shanghai

      Room 603, Yaojiang International Plaza, 258 Wusong Road, branch office

    Certifications & Capabilities

    ISO 9001:2015 AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) Excellent Logistics Enterprise Certificate

    Global Locations & Network

    Sinokor Merchant Marine operates container liner services to 106 ports in 18 countries. Its main routes link Korea, China, Japan, Russia, Southeast Asia, India, and the Middle East.

    Carrier Partners & Alliances

    Sinokor Merchant Marine is part of the K-Alliance with SM Line, HMM, Pan Ocean, and Heung-A Shipping. Sinokor also partnered with HMM and Heung-A in the HMM+K2 consortium for intra-Asia trade.

    Service Portfolio

    Ocean Freight

    • Intra-Asia container shipping
    • Regular liner services
    • Timely delivery focus

    Contract Logistics

    • Forwarding and trucking
    • Container yard operations
    • Warehousing solutions

    Special Cargo

    • Bulk shipping solutions
    • Specialized cargo handling

    Digital Offerings

    Sinokor Merchant Marine offers real-time vessel tracking and AI-powered ship maintenance platforms.

    Industry Reputation & News

    Awards & Recognition

    No recent awards found for Sinokor Merchant Marine.

    Recent Developments

    Sinokor Merchant Marine ordered four 13,000 TEU container ships from HD Hyundai for delivery by 2028.

    Analysis & Future Outlook

    Strengths

    • Pioneer in Korea-China container liner services
    • Only Korean shipping firm with Excellent Logistics Certificate
    • Global network with 34 subsidiaries and offices in 16 countries

    Challenges

    • Regulatory penalties for price-fixing on shipping routes
    • Operational disruptions due to vessel safety inspection failures

    Opportunities

    • Expansion into Southeast Asian logistics markets
    • Strategic mergers with regional shipping companies
    • Investment in advanced container tracking technology