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HMM Co., Ltd. scores 8/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Strong). Market-leading Korean container carrier with exceptional 2024 profitability, modern fleet expansion, and decarbonization strategy positioning it for sustained competitive advantage in global container shipping. HMM demonstrates exceptional financial recovery (500% YoY operating profit growth in 2024), market dominance as Korea's leading container carrier, and strategic fleet modernization with green.

What is HMM Co., Ltd.'s industry? HMM Co., Ltd. (hmm21.com) operates in Container Shipping. AskCyborg classifies HMM Co., Ltd. under Container Shipping in its company registry.

HMM Co., Ltd. (formerly Hyundai Merchant Marine) is a South Korean container transportation and shipping company. HMM moves the largest portion of South Korea's exports, becoming the number one Korean national contain...

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Market-leading Korean container carrier with exceptional 2024 profitability, modern fleet expansion, and decarbonization strategy...

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HMM Co., Ltd. (formerly Hyundai Merchant Marine) is a South Korean container transportation and shipping company. HMM moves the largest portion of South Korea's exports, becoming the number one Korean national container carrier, especially since Hanjin Shipping was declared bankrupt and ordered to be liquidated. The company operates a diversified fleet serving container, bulk, tanker, and specialized cargo segments with digital platform capabilities.

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In 2024, HMM reported revenue of KRW 11,700 billion with a net profit of KRW 3,781 billion and operating profit of KRW 3,513 billion (up 500% year-on-year), with an operating margin of 30% demonstrating competitiveness in the global shipping market. Strong performance was driven by strategic fleet expansion—deploying twelve 13,000 TEU newbuilds and launching the new FLX route—while expanding its low-carbon fleet with methanol-powered and LNG-powered vessels.

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HMM controlled three percent of the global container fleet in 2023, ranking eighth in terms of container ship capacity and being overtaken by shipping giants such as MSC and Maersk, as well as by mid-tier companies such as Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Hapag-Lloyd. HMM remains the clear market leader in South Korea's domestic container shipping market.

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HMM Co., Ltd. operates in Container Shipping.

Key facts

Founded: 1976 · Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea · Employees: N/A · Revenue: KRW 11.7T (2024) · Market cap: N/A

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  • (February 2026) Reported record 2024 performance: KRW 11.7 trillion revenue with 30% operating margin and 500% YoY operating profit growth
  • Deployed 12 new 13,000 TEU ultra-large container vessels and launched FLX transpacific service to optimize network
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  • February 2026Reported record 2024 financial results with KRW 11.7 trillion revenue and KRW 3.7 trillion net profit
  • May 2026Released Q1 2026 earnings and financial statements via investor relations
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MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company)World's largest container shipping operator→MaerskGlobal leader in integrated logistics and container shipping→Ocean Network Express (ONE)Japanese-led container shipping alliance operator→Hapag-LloydGerman-Swiss container shipping and logistics operator→

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Frequently asked questions

What does HMM Co., Ltd. do?+
HMM Co., Ltd. (formerly Hyundai Merchant Marine) is a South Korean container transportation and shipping company. HMM moves the largest portion of South Korea's exports, becoming the number one Korean national contain...
What is HMM Co., Ltd.'s Cyborg Score?+
HMM Co., Ltd. has a Cyborg Score of 8/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are HMM Co., Ltd.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company), Maersk, Ocean Network Express (ONE), Hapag-Lloyd. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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