News / SeaLead to launch new services, eyeing South Korea as a growth area

(from left): Ashok Pillay, SeaLead Regional MD (North and Southeast Asia), SeaLead global CEO Suleyman Avci and SeaLead’s South Korea CEO Yoo Jo-hyuk – credit SeaLead Shipping

Singapore-based liner operator SeaLead Shipping is eyeing South Korea as a growth area and aims to launch more long-haul services.

Having previously handled South Korean sales through an agency, SeaLead recently opened a branch office in Seoul and appointed former SM Line CEO Yoo Jo-hyuk to head its operations in the country.

SeaLead globalCEO Suleyman Avci said: “With the establishment of our South Korean office, we will develop the transpacific business and strengthen our capabilities, such as connecting South Korea to the ...