MSC: Acquires 50% and Joint Control of Sinokor
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is set to acquire 50% of South Korea's Sinokor Merchant Marine, confirming prior speculation about closer collaboration between the two companies.
Who is Ga Hyun-Chung, the enigmatic businessman who bought oil tankers and became a millionaire?
Amid chaos in global energy markets due to the war in Iran, South Korean magnate Ga Hyun-Chung has dramatically increased his wealth by acquiring oil tankers.
Monopolist demands astronomical rates for tanker leases
Sinokor Merchant Marine, a monopolist in the VLCC market, has significantly raised freight rates for transportation from the Middle East to China, causing concern among global shipping brokers.
Sinokor Maritime: Freight Rates at Five-Year Highs
Sinokor Maritime significantly strengthens its position in the VLCC market as freight rates reach historically high levels.