HMM Company Limited (Korean: 에이치엠엠 주식회사;RR: Eichi Em Em Jusik Hoesa), formerly known asHyundai Merchant Marine (Korean: 현대상선), is a South Koreancontainer transportation and shipping company.
HMM moves the largest portion of South Korea's exports,[2] becoming the number one Korean national container carrier, especially sinceHanjin Shipping was declared bankrupt and ordered to be liquidated.[3]
The company's office network is composed of four international headquarters, 27 subsidiaries, 76 branches, five overseas offices and 10 liaison offices.
On the domestic market, HMM transports strategic materials such as crude oil, iron ore/coal and diverse special products as well as import/export goods. As of 2024, the revenue is approximately 12 trillion Korean won.[4]
As of 2020, HMM has built and launched the world's two largest container ships in terms ofTEU capacity, theHMM Algeciras with a maximum TEU capacity of 23,964, and theHMM Copenhagen with a maximum capacity of 23,820 TEU.[5]
In December 2023, HMM sale fell through when negotiations with the preferred bidder, Harim Group, finally broke down.
Along withHapag-Lloyd,Ocean Network Express, andYang Ming Marine Transport Corporation, HMM was a member of THE Alliance. THE Alliance was intended to provide 34 services, directly calling at 81 different ports on a monthly basis.[6] From March 2025, THE Alliance was replaced by Premier Alliance, composed by the same members, excludingHapag-Lloyd.
Company established as Asia Merchant Marine on March 25, with a capital of 200 million.
Conventional liner service opened between the Far East and the Middle East.
Tramper liner service established between Asia and the Middle East.
Container service introduced between the Far East and the Middle East.
1980s
PCC(Pure Car Carrier) service inaugurated on the Far East/Europe, Korea/Australia and Korea/India routes.
PurchasedHyundai No.1, first car carrier in Korea.
Integrated Halla Marine Transportation, Shinhan Marine Transportation, and Donghae Merchant Marine as shipping agents, and Sunil Merchant Marine as subsidiary shipper.
Launched on Korea/Australia, Canada route.
Full container service opened between the Far East and the Western Us.
Constructed and purchased the world's largest ore & coal carrierHyundai Giant.
Merged with Donghae Merchant Marine and Shinhan Merchant Marine.
1990s
Seven of the world's largest and fastest container ships (5,551 TEU) purchased.
Designated as the first LNG operation shipping company in Korea.
Founded joint company Korea-Soviet Shipping with Chunkyung Shipping.
Joint operation with SEA-LAND initiated on Asia Europe Express route.
Acquired exclusive use of container terminals in Busan and Kwangyang.
HMM became the first shipping company worldwide to acquire ISM Code and ISO 9002 certification at the same time.
President Park Se-yong awarded the trophy for excellence in business on Marine Transport Day.
Leased private terminal in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Founded inland depot in Hong Kong.
Introduced the first international video-conferencing system in shipping industry (Seoul-LA).
Signed lease agreement with the Port of Tacoma President Park Se-yong awarded a Gold Tower Medal for his contribution to the shipping industry in Korea.
The New World Alliance" service begins together with APL and MOL.
Started Woodchip Carrier Service.
Established "Hyundai Fleet Management System" which covers information such as weather conditions, vessel locations and current changes.
Employed 4 female crew members.
Acquired two cruise ships,Hyundai Kumgang andHyundai Pongnae.
Opened Hyundai Busan container terminal, the largest public container terminal in Korea.
2000s
Proclaimed the new management vision for the 21st century, 'HMM21'.
President and CEO, Choong-Shik Kim was awarded Gold Tower industrial medal in the 5th Ocean Day.
Built a 'Cyber Customer Service Center' in the HMM internet homepage.
Subsidiary G-Marine Service Co., Ltd.,[7] operator of the Roll-on/Roll-offcar carrierGolden Ray was instructed to revise itssafety management system to verify and audit stability calculations before leaving port, and crew adherence to the watertight door closure entry on departure, after the Golden Ray capsized in thePort of Brunswick,Georgia (U.S. state) in calm weather because incorrect calculations led to an unstable ship leaving port on September 8, 2019.[8]
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