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South Korean container line HMM is yet another major carrier to enjoy a bumper 2024, today reporting a 500% increase in operating profits, to $2.42bn.
Revenue for the year was $8.05bn, 39% up on 2023, delivering an operating margin of 30%, “demonstrating [HMM’s] competitiveness in the global shipping market”, it said, adding that its debt ratio was maintained over the year at 21%.
“The strong performance was driven by strategic fleet expansion and network optimisation – deploying 12 13,000 teu newbuilds, enhancing ...
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