Analysis: Korean carriers caught in container trap

Korea's two largest container players, Hanjin Shipping and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), is the midst of divesting their so-called non-liner assets, namely activities outside the core container business. The two carriers are thus increasing their exposure to a historically low container market that is characterized by rock-bottom rates, sliding demand and significant overcapacity.
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